O-rings and seals are critical components of any fluid system. They play a significant role in preventing leaks, equipment failure, and safety hazards in industrial processes of all sizes and scopes. Choosing a suitable o-ring/seal material for your operation’s processes is a crucial choice, helping to extend equipment life, reduce unexpected downtime, and eliminate hazards for your equipment and workers.
Since 1977, Hy-Lok has been a leading Canadian manufacturer and distributor of industrial fluid system components, offering one of the most expansive inventories in North America. Today, we’re proud to add Viton seals as an option for our range of check valves. Read on to learn more about Viton’s properties and uses cases, as well as Hy-Lok’s complete selection of check and relief valves.
Viton: Properties and Applications
Viton (also known as FKM by ASTM International standards and FPM by ISO 1629) is a fluorocarbon-based elastomer initially developed by DuPont. Like many fluorocarbon elastomers, Viton has an exceptionally large operating temperature range (-46ºC to 230ºC, depending on material grade), combined with an ability to resist a wide variety of chemicals and fluids, including:
- Mineral oils and greases
- Aliphatics
- Aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons
- Gasoline and diesel fuels
- Silicone oils and greases
- High-vacuum operating environments
Thanks to its wide operating temperature range, chemical compatibility, high density, and excellent resilience and durability, Viton has become an industry-standard seal in many applications, including:
- Chemical processes and petroleum refining
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Food & pharmaceutical
- Aviation
- Automotive
- Analysis & Process Instruments
Check Valves at Hy-Lok
Hy-Lok Canada has over 40 years of experience engineering components for numerous Canadian industrial sectors, including oil and gas, mining, automotive, aerospace, instrumentation, and more. Today, we leverage that knowledge to design and manufacture high-performance check valves suitable for a wide variety of industries and use cases.
Hy-Lok’s expansive inventory includes a wide range of check valves in a complete range of sizes and specifications. Our mechanical check valves are rated for operating pressures up to 6,000 psi, temperatures up to 600°F, and are engineered to handle heavy industry’s most challenging performance requirements.
Hy-Lok Canada offers a diverse selection of welded check valves, compact check valves, poppet check valves, high-pressure check valves, and adjustable check valves. Valve end connection options include male / female NPT, Hy-Lok tube fittings, and metal gasket & O-ring face seals. Hy-Lok check valves are manufactured using stainless steel, brass, alloy 400, and other top-quality materials for superior performance.
The Parts You Need, When You Need Them
Hy-Lok’s national network of distributors maintains reliable access to our broad range of products. Our inventory includes a comprehensive selection of valves, fittings, package solutions, and custom fabrication services. Hy-Lok Canada offers high-quality, high-value components suitable for every application, no matter what your operation needs.
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