AFLAS O-Rings

One of the Largest Inventories of AFLAS® O-Rings in the United States

Global O-Ring and Seal stocks AFLAS® o-rings in 70, 80, and 90 Durometer in standard and metric sizes. Global O-Ring and Seal maintains a FULL line (all 394 AS568 Sizes) of AFLAS® 80 Durometer Black o-rings.

AFLAS® O-Ring Material Description

AFLAS® is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE, FEPM) and propylene, also known as TFE/P. This elastomer was developed by Asahi Glass (Japan) and sold under the AFLAS® trade name.

AFLAS® O-Ring Chemical Resistance

AFLAS® o-rings are highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals, such as acid, base, and steam.

AFLAS® O-Ring Temperature Range

AFLAS® 80 Durometer

Standard Low Temp: -10°C (-14°F)
Standard High Temp: 220°C (428°F)

SPEC SHEET: AFLAS® 80 Durometer

AFLAS® 90 Durometer

Standard Low Temp: 0°C (32°F)
Standard High Temp: 250°C (482°F)

SPEC SHEET: AFLAS® 90 Durometer

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AFLAS® vs FKM and FFKM

AFLAS® vs. FKM (Viton®)

AFLAS® vs. FFKM (Kalrez®, Chemraz®, Simriz®, etc.)
AFLAS® o-rings have much better base resistance and steam resistance than FKM. AFLAS® o-rings have similar chemical resistance to FFKM and is a much more cost effective material.
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AFLAS® O-Ring Applications

Thanks to its unique chemical resistance properties, as well as the cost advantage over FFKM, AFLAS® finds ever-increasing applications in various industries.

Application Benefits Description
Downhole Chemical Resistance, Heat Resistance, Steam Resistance In certain geographic regions, O-rings used downhole are exposed to corrosive gas like H2S, high temperature steam, or basic mud. Rubber parts made of AFLAS® survive longer under these harsh conditions.
General Steam Steam Resistance, Anti-Corrosive FKM will harden if it comes into contact with steam which contains even a very small amount of anti-corrosive. AFLAS® has excellent steam resistance and has been found extremely reliable in this application.
Mechanical Seals Amine, Alkali Chemical Resistance O-rings in mechanical seals are required to be resistant to various chemicals in one environment. AFLAS® has superior chemical resistance compared to FKM.
Marine Engines Anti-Corrosive Coolant inside large diesel engines contains anti-corrosive additives, and some of these can damage FKM. Because of this, a higher cost FFKM is sometimes used. However, leakage problems can often occur due to the poor elasticity of FFKM. AFLAS® has similar chemical resistance to FFKM and better elasticity. AFLAS® not only has a cost advantage but also a longer service life in this kind of application.
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Preferred Environments for AFLAS® O-Rings

Performs Well In:

  • Petroleum fluids
  • Brake fluids
  • Bases
  • Phosphate esters
  • Amines
  • Engine oils
  • Steam and hot water
  • Pulp and paper liquids

Doesn't Perform Well In:

  • Aromatic fuels
  • Ketones
  • Chlorinated hydrocarbons