Viton was first introduced in the 1950's for the aerospace industry to fulfillthe need for a high performance sealing elastomer. Since then, viton hasmaintained a reputation for its outstanding performance in extreme heat andextremely corrosive environments. Viton offers an exceptionally high resistance to compression set, even at hightemperatures. It is known to have an exceptionally good resistance tooxidation, sun and weather, along with an excellent resistance to fungus andmold. Viton is capable of withstanding high temperatures while retaining its goodmechanical properties, and is better at it than most other elastomers. The oiland chemical resistance are virtually unaffected by elevated temperatures, andthe compounds remain relatively elastic indefinitely up to temperatures of400? F (204? C) The high temperature limits are as follows: * 3,000 hours @ 450 degrees F (232 degrees C)* 1,000 hours @ 500 degrees F (260 degrees C)* 240 hours @550 degrees F (288 degrees C)* 48 hours @ 600 degrees F (316 degrees C) Viton is usually serviceable in applications down to between 0 degrees F and -10 degrees F(-18 degrees C to -23 degrees C). It has also been proven to be satisfactory for staticseals under conditions approaching absolute zero temperatures.
