Getting To Know O-Ring Materials: Fluorosilicone

Extreme Temperature Performance

Fluorosilicone has a primary use of inside fuel systems in aerospace applications. This requires an outstanding temperature range as well as resistance to many other elements. FVMQ is resistant to sunlight, ozone, and weathering making it the perfect aviation compound.

Resilience

FVMQ is highly resistant to various factors and can be used in a wide range of industries because of that. This rubber material is resistant to various solvents, oils, temperatures, and compression sets. These characteristics make Fluorosilicone rubber a must for the aviation industry.

Fluorosilicone is available in a variety of sizes to fit your needs. Shop now or contact an expert for help!

Abrasion

FVMQ rubber and o-rings are not meant for dynamic applications. This material does not do well in environments that need abrasive properties in their materials. Fluorosilicone is generally used for static sealing applications due to its inability to resist. 

If you are looking for tear-resistant O-Rings, Nitrile based O-Rings might be the material for you!  

What is Durometer?

The durometer is a measurement of the hardness of a piece of rubber. However, there are a few different scales the industry uses to measure the durometer of an object. The most popular way is the Shore A durometer scale. Shore A is the way APG measures....

The O-Ring Vulcanization Process

Here at APG, we have a dedicated team with decades of O-ring knowledge and experience readily available to vulcanize any custom O-Ring when you need it most. The vulcanization process consists of using cord material, adhesive, heat, and pressure to combine the two ends together...