DuPont has announced the launch of Kalrez® CP222, a perfluoroelastomer part for use in demanding high volume industrial markets for applications such as sensors, sprayers, injectors, diving seals and microvalves.
Kalrez® CP222 will enable manufacturers to reduce total operating sealing costs thanks to its longer seal life and excellent chemical and temperature resistance. The part is designed for high volume industrial markets. The standard offering is for more than 10,000 parts per order, with bulk packaging of 500 pieces per bag. It is best positioned for O-rings and custom parts with an outer diameter up to 2” (50.8 mm). Other sizes and shapes can be addressed through developmental projects in cooperation with the customer.
DuPont has developed Kalrez® LS222 to complement its Kalrez® CP222 offering for customers. Kalrez® LS222 is an FDA and USP VI compliant high volume offering and is manufactured according to the Good Manufacturing Practice to meet the high standards of safety, hygiene and quality control of the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Kalrez® parts (FFKM) resist over 1,800 different chemicals, while offering the high temperature stability of PTFE (327°C).