High Temperature Sealing Application

Silicone vs. FKM

Silicone vs. FKM - what are the differences? Silicone and FKM compete in many applications. This article examines the properties of silicone rubber and how it compares to fluororubber, a fluororubber (FKM)-based elastomer. Although silicone and fluorine rubber are quite similar in their properties, the fluorine groups (trifluoropropyl) ensure significant...