AFLAS 150L is a peroxide-curable fluoropolymer grade specifically designed as a viscosity modifier. It exhibits low viscosity, excellent elongation, and flexibility, allowing it to be molded into complex shapes. This grade offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, steam, acids, bases, solvents, ozone, and amines. AFLAS® 150L also provides extremely high electrical resistivity compared to other elastomers, making it suitable for applications requiring electrical insulation. It requires optimal formulation and curing processes to fully leverage its physical properties.
Key Features:
- Low Viscosity: AFLAS® 150L possesses low viscosity, enabling easy processing and molding into intricate shapes.
- High Heat Resistance: This grade exhibits outstanding resistance to high temperatures, ensuring performance in demanding thermal environments.
- Chemical Resistance: AFLAS® 150L offers excellent resistance to steam, acids, bases, solvents, ozone, and amines, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
- Electrical Resistivity: It provides extremely high electrical resistivity compared to other elastomers, making it suitable for electrical insulation applications.
- Flexible Processing: AFLAS® 150L can be processed by compression and transfer molding methods, offering flexibility in manufacturing processes.
Applications:
- Butterfly Valve Linings: Used in the lining of butterfly valves to provide chemical resistance and sealing properties.
- Sheets: Utilized in the production of sheets for various industrial applications requiring chemical resistance and flexibility.
- Electrical Connectors: AFLAS 150L is employed in electrical connectors where high electrical resistivity and temperature resistance are essential.
- Oil & Gas Industry: Commonly used in the oil & gas industry for applications such as seals, gaskets, and linings due to its chemical resistance and high temperature performance.
- Chemical Process: Suitable for use in chemical processing equipment, where resistance to acids, bases, and solvents is critical.
- Wire & Cable: Employed in wire and cable insulation to provide electrical insulation and protection against harsh environments.
- Food Handling and Pharmaceutical: Used in equipment and components for food handling and pharmaceutical applications due to its compliance with regulatory requirements and chemical resistance.
- Heavy-Duty Diesel and Automotive Industries: Applied in various components and seals in heavy-duty diesel engines and automotive systems requiring resistance to high temperatures and chemicals.
AFLAS 150L is a versatile fluoropolymer grade with excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance, and electrical properties. Its ability to withstand harsh environments makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, including oil & gas, chemical processing, automotive, and electrical industries. Proper formulation and curing are essential to achieve optimal performance in specific applications.