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What is a Fluoroelastomer?

Fluoroelastomers are fluorinated synthetic polymers designed for harsh environments including aggressive chemical and temperature applications. Fluoroelastomer compounds are based on polymers that take
advantage of the high strength of the fluorine to carbon bond and the high ratio of fluorine to hydrogen.
This unique chemistry and proper compounding means that some Fluoroelastomer materials can perform continuously in temperatures of 204°C and 300°C intermittently.

The ASTM D2000 designation of Fluoroelastomers is HK, meaning the highest heat resistance and the
lowest swell available of rubber types.

Fluoroelastomers are made and marketed by some of the world’s largest chemical corporations including :-

DuPont – Viton® ; Dyneon Chemicals Dyneon®;Solvay - Technoflon® & and Daikin – Dai-El®.

J-Flex is an official licensee of the DuPont Genuine Viton® Scheme – HOWEVER, we do respect our
Customers’ need for choice, so we also offer other grades in what is probably the widest stock range of Fluoroelastomer Sheet Products in Europe. Just take a look at our offering:

We respect your specific requirements and we will quote you the best deal for your business.

CALL US TODAY FOR A QUOTE / SAMPLE / SPECIFICATION

January 2011

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QUESTION: What Links Dr Who, Damien Hirst & GAGA?

ANSWER: J-Flex “Super Safe” Silicone Sheet Products

Yes Sci-Fi legend Dr Who; Conceptual Artist Damien Hirst & Mega Pop Icon GAGA all use J-Flex Silicone Sheet as stage props or in the case of GAGA hip clothing featured in promotional DVD’s as well as night out clothing as photograph. If you have unusual applications or designs that could use
Silicone Sheet Products just give us a call.

For further information and free samples just call us on 01777 712400

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What is the difference between an elastomer and a rubber?

Interesting question!

Originally “rubber” referred to a naturally derived (organic) material. The term was first used by an English chemist (Joseph Priestley). Joseph was working with natural rubber and observed that it could “rub out” a pencil mark.

In the past “rubber” was used to describe materials that occurred naturally in nature; and “elastomer” was used for materials that were produced synthetically …. silicone elastomers for example.

An elastomeric is a polymer that shows elastic properties. Since the terms rubber-like and elastomeric mean almost the same thing, the terms “rubber”
and “Elastomer” are often used interchangeablility today to describe silicone elastomers etc.

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FREE ACCESS TO ONLINE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE GUIDE

As an official DuPont Genuine Viton® Licensee, we are pleased to offer you FREE access to one of the most comprehensive chemical resistance guides available. Click to view our Certificate


Simply log on to – http://www.dupontelastomers.com/tech_info/chemical.asp

Register online and enjoy the many benefits of this marvelous technical guide.

This fantastic aid now in Version 9, was recently updated in September 2009 and this will really help you choose the most suitable elastomer for your particular application.

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Whether you are looking for silicone rubber sheetings, rubber mouldings, gaskets, extrusions, bellows, fabrications, rubber sealants or adhesives including Viton sheets and sealants: J-Flex can help.

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