Kalrez® – (a Dupont trademark name) is perfluoroelastomer like Chemraz®, Simriz®, Markez® or FFKM. Kalrez® resists over 1,800 different chemicals while offering the high-temperature stability of PTFE (327°C).
Industries & Applications
Kalrez parts are used in highly aggressive chemical processing, semiconductor wafer fabrication, pharmaceutical, oil and gas recovery, and aerospace applications.
Kalrez Oring Benefits
The long-term, proven performance of Kalrez® parts can mean less frequent seal changes, repairs, and inspections, increasing process and equipment uptime for greater productivity and yield. Kalrez® parts and seals also help prevent semiconductor process contamination by reducing particulates, lowering extractable, and resisting degradation in harsh plasma. Kalrez parts provide low outgassing in vacuum-sealing applications.
You can find additional technical information related to this and other materials regarding chemical compatibility, resistance to abrasion, suitability for dynamic or static applications, temperature operating ranges, longevity, and other factors on our Technical Information pages.
Kalrez® Compounds & Physical Properties
Dupont Kalrez® Products |
Standard |
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6375 | 7075 | 4079 | |
Max temp °C | 275° | 327° | 316° |
Max temp °F | 527° | 620° | 316 |
Durometer Hardness Shore A, points +5 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Color | Black | Black | Black |
Features | Excellent broad chemical resistance Hot water-Steam | High Temp. & Temp. Cycling | Excellent chemical resistance Hot Water / Steam |
Dupont Kalrez® Products | Specialty | ||||
6380 | 7090 | 0090 | 0040 | 1050LF | |
Max Temp °C | 225 | 325 | 250 | 220 | 288 |
Max Temp °F | 437 | 617 | 482 | 428 | 550 |
Durometer Hardness, Shore A, points +5 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 70 | 82 |
Color | Cream | Black | Black | Black | Black |
Features / Users | Resistance to highly oxidizing chemicals Processes involving harsh chemicals | Higher hardness-Excellent seal force retention-Resistance to higher temperatures. | Broad chemical resistance and high hardness | Designed for low temps | Good hot water/steam & excellent Amine resistance |