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FEPM O-Rings for Steam, Amine & Caustic Service Where FKM Falls Short

FEPM (tetrafluoroethylene-propylene elastomer) is a specialist fluoroelastomer family offering resistance to amines, steam and caustic/alkaline media that attack standard FKM. FITCO markets FEPM generically and uses the AFLAS™ trademark only where the genuine branded polymer and supporting documentation confirm the claim.

When to Select

When FEPM Should Be Selected

Consult FITCO for FEPM sealing when standard FKM fails in steam, amine or caustic service — common in chemical processing, fertiliser production, refineries and selected oilfield applications.

Advantages

Main Advantages

  • Resistance to amines and steam that typically degrade standard FKM compounds
  • Good resistance to caustic and alkaline chemicals
  • Suited to selected high-temperature steam and hot-water service
Limitations

Important Limitations

  • Final suitability is compound- and application-specific — not a universal replacement for FKM
  • Narrower general market availability than standard FKM
  • Generally higher cost than standard FKM
Applications

Typical Industries

Chemical ProcessingOil & GasNatural Gas / CNG / Compressors
Media Compatibility

Suitable & Unsuitable Media

SUITABLE:
AminesSteam and hot water systemsCaustic and alkaline chemicalsSelected oilfield process chemicals
UNSUITABLE / REQUIRES VERIFICATION:
Strongly oxidizing acids (compound dependent)Some chlorinated solvents
Technical Data

Hardness, Temperature & Standards

Hardness70–90 Shore A
Temperature Range-10°C to 230°C continuous
Relevant Standards / CertificationsAS568, ISO 3601-1; AFLAS™ branding used only where genuine and documented
Comparison

FEPM vs. Alternative Materials

FEPM fills a specific gap between standard FKM and FFKM — it handles amine and steam service that defeats FKM, without the cost premium of FFKM. Where chemical exposure is broader than amines/steam/caustics, FFKM should be evaluated instead.

Available As

FEPM Product Types

FEPM O-Rings

Precision-molded circular seals available across FITCO's full specialty material range.

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FAQ

FEPM Frequently Asked Questions

FITCO uses the AFLAS™ name only when the actual supplied polymer is the genuine branded product and documentation supports that claim. Otherwise the material is described generically as FEPM.

No — FEPM is a specialist choice for specific steam, amine and caustic service. General hydrocarbon and fuel service typically remains better served by standard FKM.

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Share your fluid, temperature, pressure and certification requirement — FITCO will review and propose a suitable FEPM compound.

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Material information is provided for preliminary guidance. Final material selection must consider the complete application, including fluid composition and concentration, temperature, pressure, movement, operating cycle, groove design and applicable regulatory requirements. FITCO helps customers identify suitable sealing materials based on application details; this does not constitute a compatibility guarantee.