Fluoroloy A01
- Excellent for light dynamic and static service
- Limited wear and heat resistance
- Low gas permeability
- Good cryogenic properties
- Moderate to hard vacuum service
- FDA approved
Fluoroloy®
High Performance Materials
Fluoroloy brand grades are custom formulated compounds and alloys for extreme and specialty sealing applications including PTFE and PTFE blends, fluoropolymers, PEEK and UHMW-PE. Fluoroloy has been developed to perform in the most diverse and extreme applications.
- Low friction and wear
- Broad chemical compatibility
- Use temperature from -450°F to 600°F (-268°C to 316°C)
- Pressure from vacuum to 50,000 psi (3,448 bar)
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Fluoroloy Grades Comparison Chart
Use this materials chart1 to determine which formulation will work best for your application. Here's a downloadable PDF of this chart.
| Fluoroloy Grades | Grade | A01 | A08 | A09 | A12 | A15 | A16 | A22 | A30 | |
| Color | White | Tan | Gold | Lt. Brown | Dk. Gray | Dk. Gray | Tan | Yellow | ||
| Physical | Specific Gravity | - | 2.16 | 2.03 | 0.94 | 1.95 | 2.23 | 2.13 | 1.30 | 2.19 |
| Mechanical | Tensile Strength | psi | 4,000 | 3,000 | 4,500 | 2,000 | 3,400 | 3,000 | 13,780 | 2,700 |
| Tensile Modulus | psi | 56,000 | 55,000 | 77,000 | - | 64,000 | 56,000 | 580,150 | 62,000 | |
| Elongation | % | 300 | 230 | 230 | 180 | 230 | 200 | 30 | 220 | |
| Compressive Strength2 | psi | 1,200 | 1,000 | 900 | 1,000 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 20,000 | 1,900 | |
| Compressive Modulus | psi | 81,000 | 95,000 | 77,000 | - | 120,000 | 110,000 | 354,000 | 128,000 | |
| Deformation Under Load3 | % | 10 | 8.3 | 10 | 3 | 8.5 | 7 | 0.03 | 7.2 | |
| Hardness | Shore D | 50-65 | 60 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 60 | 90 | 60 | |
| Coefficient of Friction | - | 0.05-0.08 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.09 | - | 0.40 | 0.09 | |
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Thermal |
L.C.o.T.E4 Mold Dir. |
In/In/°F | 7.22x10-5 | 7.05x10-5 | 8.17x10-5 | - | 7.17x10-5 | 7.17x10-5 | 3.09x10-5 | 3.09x10-5 |
| L.C.o.T.E4 Cross Dir. |
In/In/°F | 8.44x10-5 | 7.36x10-5 | 11.8x10-5 | - | 5.19x10-5 | 7.00x10-5 | 4.36x10-5 | 3.09x10-5 | |
| Working Temp. Range | °F | -450° to +600° | -450° to +550° | -450 to +180° | -450° to +550° | -450° to +600° | -450° to +500° | Up to +260° | -450° to +600° | |
- All testing is performed at room temperature unless otherwise specified. Fluoroloy is a registered trademark of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation.
- Compression strength was measured at 1% strain.
- Deformation under loead was tested at 2,000 psi for 24 hours.
- Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion - 78°F to 392°F.
Common Fluoroloy Grades
There are over 80 grades of Fluoroloy available. Here are some key details about several of the most common materials. Contact us to find out which grade is right for your application.
Fluoroloy A08
- Superior heat and wear resistance
- Recommended for moderate to high speed dynamic service running against soft metals
- Non-abrasive
Fluoroloy A09
- Extremely tough, long-wearing material
- Excellent in water and water-based fluids, particularly suitable for abrasive media
- Recommended for long wear life under severe conditions
- Limited heat and chemical resistance
Fluoroloy A12
- Excellent wear and heat resistance
- Non-abrasive
- Recommended for moderate to high speed service running against soft or hard metals
- Performs well against lubricated and non-lubricated surfaces
Fluoroloy A15
- Similar to A27 material but somewhat softer for improved sealing at low pressure
- Can be abrasive running against soft metals
Fluoroloy A16
- Excellent general purpose material for heat and wear resistance
- Recommended for dry and poorly lubricated applications
- Particularly suitable for water and steam service
Fluoroloy A22
- A high modulus material with excellent high-temperature resistance
- Recommended for back-up rings and for special applications
Fluoroloy A30
- Excellent heat, wear, and chemical resistance
- Good cryogenic properties
- Caution: can be abrasive running against soft metals at high surface speed
- Excellent material for back-up rings