FFKM seals outperform metal O-rings

Costly breakdowns can be reduced or even eliminated by utilising the DuPont Kalrez perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) O-ring seals.

The deformation of metal O-ring seals can occur where process operating conditions reach temperatures of up to 300 degrees, with liquid pressures also as high as 100 bar. This form of seal failure can result in leaks, causing safety concerns while also necessitating cleanup operations and the interruption or total suspension of production line activities.

In examples where the FFKM O-ring seals have replaced the OEM fitted metal seals, uninterrupted production periods in excess of 10 years have been experienced without any lost production processes due to deal failures. Scheduled maintenance periods can also be safely extended leading to manpower savings coupled with increased production outputs.

The Kalrez O-ring seals are available in the UK from authorised distributor Dicktomatik.