What is Viton you ask?

Well, Viton is a fluorocarbon-based fluoroelastomer. Cool! It is considered one of the best synthetic rubber materials available. It is known for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures and fluid resistance, making it the ideal material for harsh environments. It is often used in the aerospace and automotive industries where exposure to high temperatures, fuel, oil, and other chemicals is common. It is tough and durable, with great abrasion and tear resistance. It is famous for its fluid resistance, and ability to withstand exposure to aggressive fuels, oils, acids, gasses, hydrocarbons, and other chemicals. Viton also has a strong resistance to UV exposure, oxidation, ozone, weathering, and molds. So yeah, it is really good stuff!

At GoWesty, we know materials matter. Do you ever wonder why OEM polymer parts seem to last many years, but often the replacement part will break down in a matter of months? That is because manufacturers had to support every part of their vehicles for at least ten years or suffer the consequences of customer dissatisfaction and ultimately loss of sales. The devil is in the details when it comes to polymers—not all are created equal! You can have two identical-looking parts in your hand and one of them might be completely crap. If you have a Mean Green GoWesty part in your hand you can rest assured it is made of the very best, no-holds-barred material for the application.

Whether it is FKM (Viton) or HBNR, we make them green so you can tell it is a genuine, properly engineered, maximum durability part only available from GoWesty!