AS568-160 FFKM O-Ring — 133.02 × 2.62 mm
A balanced industrial section for static face, radial and slow rotary seals across a wide diameter range. With an inside diameter of 133.02 mm and a 2.62 mm cross section, this is a large-bore seal for large-bore machinery and process equipment. Moulded from Aperflu 2275 perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) for continuous service up to 200 °C, this seal resists hot acids, caustics, solvents, fuels and steam.
Dimensions
| Dash number | AS568-160 |
|---|---|
| Inside diameter (ID) | 133.02 mm (5.237 in) |
| Cross section (CS) | 2.62 mm (0.103 in) |
| Outside diameter (OD) | 138.26 mm (5.443 in) |
| Material | Aperflu 2275 perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) |
| Service temperature | up to 200 °C continuous |
Offshore drilling platforms
Topside and sub-sea equipment exposed to sour gas, amines, hydrocarbons and seawater. Aperflu 2275 delivers dependable, long-life sealing in wellhead, manifold and processing equipment in harsh offshore conditions.
Why Aperflu 2275 FFKM
Aperflu 2275 delivers Kalrez-class performance in aggressive media at a factory-direct price, with every AS568 size moulded to order and published unit pricing.
Typical applications
General machinery, pumps, compressors, gearboxes and process connections, where Aperflu 2275 outperforms FKM and EPDM in aggressive media and elevated temperature.
Compound properties
| Property | Typical value | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 70 – 71 Shore A | GB/T 39693.4 |
| Tensile strength | 21.2 – 21.8 MPa | GB/T 528 (dumbbell type 2) |
| Elongation at break | 155 – 170 % | GB/T 528 (dumbbell type 2) |
| Compression set, 200 °C × 70 h (25 %, method B) | 15 – 16 % | GB/T 7759.1 |
All values are typical. Every batch is shipped with an individual certificate of analysis and may differ from the typical values listed here.
Chemical resistance
The fully fluorinated backbone of Aperflu 2275 resists the aggressive media that attack FKM, EPDM and silicone — including concentrated hydrochloric, nitric, sulfuric and glacial acetic acids, strong caustics, and a broad range of solvents and fuels. Refer to the rating table below for guidance, and confirm your exact media with our engineers.
| Media group | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid | Excellent |
| Nitric acid | Excellent |
| Sulfuric acid | Excellent |
| Acetic acid (glacial) | Excellent |
| Other hot organic & inorganic acids | Excellent |
| Caustics (ammonia, NaOH up to 50 %) | Excellent |
| Ketones, aldehydes, esters, ethers, alcohols | Excellent |
| Solvents, fuels, hydrocarbons, sour gases | Excellent |
| Steam and hot water | Excellent |
| Ethylene diamine & high-temp amines | Good – contact us for grade selection |
| Clean-in-place (CIP) / steam-in-place (SIP) agents | Excellent |
| Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) | Excellent |
Ratings are typical for peroxide-cured FFKM compounds at room and elevated temperature. Final suitability depends on concentration, temperature and pressure — contact us for a compound recommendation against your specific media.
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