Viton Gaskets & Sheet Material

Renowned worldwide for its superior resistance to oils and fuels, chemicals, and high temperatures, Viton® has set the standard for sealing excellence. Fluoropolymer elastomers like Viton® and FKM maintain their shape, mechanical properties and integrity under extreme conditions. For decades, Blaylock Gasket & Packing has been “Your Sealing Source” for Viton® and FKM products.  

What is Viton? 

viton rubber gaskets and sheet materialViton® is a high-grade fluoroelastomer originally developed by DuPont in the 1950s as a transportation product. This trademarked brand name is now held by Chemours. Viton® was quickly renowned for its resistance to fuels, high temperatures, and many chemicals. The grade of Viton® is often differentiated by its fluorine content level. 

What are the advantages of Viton®?

  • Extensive Inventory: We stock thousands of square feet of different Viton precuts in our insulated warehouse.
  • Affordability: Our vast inventory allows us to offer our customers extremely affordable prices on Viton products.
  • Genuine Product: We offer genuine Chemours Viton® compound. When you buy Blaylock Viton, you are purchasing authentic material, not a knockoff.
  • Low Minimums: Unlike many companies – we’re proud to partner with small businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators. We won’t make you buy more than you need to meet artificial minimums. If you need one square foot of Viton, we can make it happen.

Types of Viton® & FKM:

Blaylock offers an extensive menu of Viton® and FKM products. If you need a specification sheet or further information, please reach out to a team member.  We offer sheet material, tapes, gaskets, O-rings, extrusions, molded parts, and more from the materials below. 

  • Commercial Grade: A general-purpose, high-end genuine Viton material. Tackling high temperatures, harsh chemicals, and tough oil field environments.
  • Blue Viton: Viton but in a bright, beautiful blue color. Helps distinguish Viton from other black-in-color elastomers.
  • FKM: A generic fluoroelastomer sheet. Blaylock FKM comes with a fabric finish, ideal for a wide variety of sealing applications.
  • Viton Sponge: A closed-cell genuine Viton sponge with skin on both sides. It offers the chemical and temperature resistance you expect from Viton rubber but in sponge form.
  • Viton B (6070-B): Resists aggressive acids like hydrochloric, sulfuric, and nitric acid. It’s also a quality option in sulfuric dioxide applications.
  • Viton GF (TH 7070): Resistance against some of the most corrosive chemicals on the market as well as oxygenated fuels and engine lubricants.
  • Viton A (Mil-R; AMS 3216): Military specifications. Offers a wide range of resistance against oils, fuels, acids, and atmospheric oxidation.
  • White FDA Viton: This high-grade Viton meets FDA Title 21 of CFR177.2600.
  • Reinforced Viton: Commercial grade Viton™ “A” fluoroelastomer coated fiberglass made for long service life in critical applications when temperature and chemical resistance are required. We also offer Viton Nomex.
  • Uncured & Post-Cured Viton: Blaylock offers both uncured and post-cured Viton to fit your specific needs.

What are Viton® and FKM used for?

Viton® and FKM are truly diverse products, found in:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy Generation
  • Food Processing
  • Conveyors
  • General Manufacturing
  • Military Applications

They can be used when one or more of the following environments exist: high temperature, oil or hydrocarbon applications, and products with many but not all aggressive chemicals and additives. Consult a Blaylock representative to confirm the best type of Viton® or FKM for your project. We always recommend our partners test material for any application.

Viton®  Rubber Gaskets & Seal Types: viton sheet

  • Viton Gaskets
  • Viton O-Rings (Round and Square Profile)
  • Viton Seals
  • Viton Sheet Material
  • Viton Extrusions
  • Molded Viton Parts 

What are Viton® Capabilities & Highlights?

  • High-Temperature Usage: Up to 400°F/200°C
  • Low-Temperature Usage: As low as -17°F/-27°Cs
  • Excellent heat stability - Resistant to aggressive fuels and chemicals
  • Renowned in the Oil & Gas Sector

What is the difference between Viton and FKM?

Viton™ is the trademarked brand name fluorocarbon fluoroelastomer owned by Chemours™. FKM is the generic callout for fluorocarbon fluoroelastomer materials.  Many grades of Viton™ and FKM are available. Blaylock Gasket & Packing is a proud manufacturer of both Viton™ and FKM products.

What are the industrial applications for high-temperature Viton material?

In tough oil and gas down-hole applications, the implementation of Viton® rubber can be crucial for extending maintenance intervals and helping protect against seal failure. Blaylock's team is highly knowledgeable in our Viton® inventory and its many uses.

Viton® Technical Data:viton rubber gaskets & sheet material

Contact us today to request more information on specific Viton® gasket & sheet material needs, or if you need further technical data.

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