Precision Viton Rubber Washers Manufactured in the UK
Bluemay Weston manufactures precision Viton rubber washers to standard and bespoke specifications for customers across a wide range of industries. Produced using our punching and water jet cutting capabilities, Viton washers can be supplied in small development quantities through to high-volume production runs.
Viton is a well-known fluoroelastomer material, commonly referred to as FKM, valued for its excellent resistance to high temperatures, oils, fuels and many aggressive chemicals. These properties make Viton rubber washers a practical choice for automotive, aerospace, chemical processing, industrial, mechanical and other demanding engineering applications.
High-Performance Resistance to Heat, Fuels and Chemicals
Viton rubber washers offer an excellent combination of thermal stability, chemical resistance and durability. The material is frequently selected for demanding environments where conventional rubber materials may deteriorate when exposed to elevated temperatures, fuels, oils or aggressive industrial fluids.
Viton also provides good resistance to weathering, ozone and ageing, helping components maintain performance in challenging operating conditions. Its high-performance properties make Viton washers particularly suitable where reliability and resistance to harsh environments are more important than the lower cost associated with general-purpose rubber materials.
Manufactured to Your Specification
Bluemay Weston manufactures Viton rubber washers in a wide range of sizes, thicknesses and configurations. Components can be produced from existing tooling where suitable, or manufactured to customer drawings and specifications.
Our extensive manufacturing experience enables us to supply Viton washers for applications requiring:
- High temperature resistance
- Oil and fuel resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Durable sealing performance
- Weather and ozone resistance
- Precision spacing and separation
Viton rubber washers are supplied to customers throughout the UK and worldwide from our manufacturing facility in Devon.
Key Benefits of Viton Rubber Washers
- Excellent high-temperature performance
- Excellent oil resistance
- Excellent fuel resistance
- Good resistance to many aggressive chemicals
- Good weather and ozone resistance
- Durable and resilient material
- Good sealing characteristics
- Suitable for demanding industrial environments
- Suitable for automotive and aerospace applications
- Available in standard and bespoke sizes
Common Applications for Viton Rubber Washers
Viton rubber washers are commonly used in:
- Automotive components
- Aerospace components
- Fuel systems
- Oil handling equipment
- Chemical processing equipment
- Pumps and valves
- Industrial machinery
- High-temperature assemblies
- Sealing applications
- Demanding engineering assemblies
Viton Rubber Washer Characteristics
- Material: Viton / FKM / Fluoroelastomer
- Temperature Range: Typically -20°C to +200°C, grade dependent
- Oil Resistance: Excellent
- Fuel Resistance: Excellent
- Chemical Resistance: Excellent for many media, grade dependent
- Weather and Ozone Resistance: Excellent
- Flexibility: Good
- Manufacture: Punched and Water Jet Cut
- Availability: Standard and Bespoke Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions About Viton Rubber Washers
Viton rubber washers are commonly used in applications where resistance to high temperatures, oils, fuels, chemicals and demanding industrial environments is required. Typical uses include automotive systems, aerospace components, pumps, valves, chemical processing equipment and industrial machinery.
Viton is a well-known brand of fluoroelastomer, commonly referred to as FKM. It is a high-performance synthetic rubber valued for its resistance to heat, oils, fuels, chemicals, weathering and ozone.
Yes. Viton offers excellent resistance to many petroleum-based oils and fuels and is widely used in automotive, aerospace and industrial fluid-handling applications. Compatibility should still be checked against the specific fluid and operating conditions.
Viton provides excellent resistance to many chemicals and industrial fluids, making it suitable for demanding sealing applications. However, no rubber material is resistant to every chemical, so applications involving particularly aggressive media should be checked against the specific Viton grade before manufacture.
Viton rubber washers can typically operate within a temperature range of approximately -20°C to +200°C, although specialist grades can offer different capabilities. Actual temperature performance will depend on the grade, fluid exposure, load and application conditions.
Yes. Viton offers excellent resistance to ozone, weathering and ageing and can perform well in outdoor environments. Where the application primarily requires weather and water resistance without demanding chemical or temperature conditions, EPDM may provide a more cost-effective option.
Yes. Bluemay Weston manufactures Viton rubber washers in both standard and bespoke sizes. Components can be produced to customer drawings, dimensions or samples using punching and water jet cutting techniques.
Yes. Viton washers are widely used for demanding sealing applications, particularly where heat, fuels, oils or chemicals are present. The correct washer dimensions, thickness, material grade and compression should be selected for the individual application.
Both Viton and Nitrile offer good resistance to oils and fuels. Viton rubber washers generally provide superior high-temperature performance, chemical resistance and resistance to ageing, whilst Nitrile rubber washers are a versatile and cost-effective choice for many standard oil, grease and fuel applications.
Viton is generally selected where resistance to high temperatures, fuels, oils and aggressive chemicals is required. EPDM rubber washers are particularly well suited to water, weathering, ozone and outdoor applications. The best material therefore depends on the substances and environmental conditions involved.
Bluemay Weston can manufacture Viton rubber washers in quantities ranging from prototypes and small development batches through to high-volume production runs of many thousands or millions of components, depending on customer requirements.
We are able to offer fast deliveries on components made from stock materials
Simply make a call to our Sales Team on 01769 574574, email us or complete the enquiry form for further information.
