Tecnoflon® PL 855

Fluoroelastomer (FKM)

Tecnoflon® PL 855 (A353) is a new generation low temperature peroxide curable medium viscosity fluoroelastomer with 64%wt fluorine content. Tecnoflon® PL 855 (A353) exhibits excellent low temperature flexibility (TR10 = –30°C). Like all other Tecnoflon® peroxide curable grades, it exhibits excellent processability; moreover it needs very short post-curing cycles.

Some of the basic properties of Tecnoflon® PL 855 (A353) are:

- Excellent low temperature flexibility

- Low post cure

- Superior mold flow

- Lack of mold fouling

- Excellent mold release

Tecnoflon® PL 855 (A353) can be used for injection, injection-compression and transfer molding of O-rings, gaskets and seals. Tecnoflon® PL 855 (A353) can be combined with the cure system and other typical fluoroelastomer compounding ingredients. Mixing can be accomplished with two roll mills or internal mixers. Tecnoflon® PL 855 (A353) can be extruded into hoses or profiles and can be calendered to make sheet stocks or belting. Finished goods may be produced by a variety of rubber processing methods.