Parker Hannifin Steam Resistant Elastomers
Parker Hannifin steam resistant materials are designed for sealing applications involving hot water, saturated steam, superheated steam, cleaning systems, sterilization equipment, and high temperature process environments. These elastomer compounds are commonly used in O-rings, gaskets, sanitary seals, custom molded rubber parts, diaphragms, valve seals, and pump sealing systems where exposure to steam can rapidly degrade standard elastomers. Steam resistant materials are widely specified in food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial processing equipment, chemical systems, power generation, and water handling applications.
Canyon Components supplies high quality equivalents to many Parker steam resistant elastomer materials for industrial sealing applications. Our team supports replacement O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts manufactured from EPDM, AFLAS®, FFKM, HNBR, and specialty steam resistant compounds designed for long-term performance in aggressive thermal environments. We also assist with material selection, compression set evaluation, and compatibility analysis for high temperature steam systems.
Common names include: Steam resistant elastomers, steam resistant rubber compounds, steam sealing materials, hot water sealing compounds
Trade names include: Parker®, Viton™, EPDM, AFLAS®, Canrez®, Parofluor™
FKM O-rings from Canyon Components providing excellent chemical, heat, and compression resistance in critical sealing applications.
Parker Hannifin Materials Available
This table shows many of our standard materials and links out to our O-ring store. Get in touch with us if you need a custom gasket, custom molded part, or non-standard geometry!
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Features of Parker Hannifin Steam Resistant Materials
- Steam resistant elastomer compounds are engineered for long-term sealing performance in hot water and steam applications
- These materials provide resistance to thermal degradation, compression set, and hardening caused by elevated moisture and heat exposure
- Steam resistant compounds are commonly used in O-rings, gaskets, sanitary gaskets, valve seals, and custom molded sealing components
- Many steam resistant elastomers provide excellent resistance to water, cleaning chemicals, detergents, and sterilization systems
- Specialized compounds are available for saturated steam, superheated steam, chloramine exposure, and aggressive process environments
- EPDM compounds are widely used for hot water and steam due to their strong resistance to water based media and weathering
- AFLAS® and specialty FFKM compounds provide improved resistance in aggressive steam, amine, and chemical processing environments
- Canyon Components supplies equivalent steam resistant sealing materials with strong availability, rapid lead times, and engineering support
Limitations of Parker Hannifin Steam Resistant Materials
- Steam exposure can significantly shorten the life of many standard FKM and Nitrile compounds
- Continuous superheated steam exposure can accelerate compression set and hardening in many elastomer materials
- Silicone compounds may experience degradation in superheated steam environments above recommended limits
- Certain steam resistant compounds may require careful gland design to compensate for thermal expansion and swelling
- Over-specifying high performance FFKM materials may unnecessarily increase cost in moderate steam applications where EPDM performs effectively
Please consult a Canyon Components Engineer about your specific application and we will use our decades of experience to formulate a solution that fits your need.
Industrial Applications for Steam Resistant Materials
Steam resistant elastomers are used in industrial systems where elevated moisture, heat, and pressure create severe sealing conditions. These compounds are commonly installed in sterilization systems, clean-in-place systems, steam valves, pumps, sanitary processing equipment, power systems, and chemical processing systems. Selecting the proper steam resistant material depends on steam temperature, pressure, exposure time, cycling conditions, and media compatibility.
Canyon Components supports industrial, food processing, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and energy customers with Parker equivalent O-rings, gaskets, and custom molded steam resistant sealing components. Parker material data and steam resistance information can be found in the Parker material offering guide and Parker O-Ring Handbook.
Steam Valves and Pumps
Steam systems frequently use O-rings and gaskets exposed to continuous thermal cycling, moisture, and elevated pressure. Steam resistant EPDM, AFLAS®, and FFKM compounds are commonly specified.
Food and Beverage Processing
Sanitary steam systems used in food processing equipment often require FDA compliant and NSF compatible steam resistant elastomer materials.
Pharmaceutical and Sterilization Equipment
Autoclaves, sterilizers, and pharmaceutical processing systems commonly use high purity steam resistant elastomers capable of handling repeated sterilization cycles.
Boiler and Power Generation Systems
Power generation systems use steam resistant seals in valves, pumps, piping systems, and thermal processing equipment exposed to high temperature steam environments.
Water Treatment Systems
Hot water and chloramine resistant EPDM compounds are widely used in water handling and treatment systems requiring long-term moisture resistance.
Please consult a Canyon Components Engineer about your specific application and we will use our decades of experience to formulate a solution that fits your need.
All Other Parker Material Types Available
All Parker Materials
Canyon Components supplies Parker® O-rings and custom parts in premium materials like FFKM, Silicone, EPDM, NBR, and Polyurethane. Available in AS568, Metric, and custom sizes for industrial, aerospace, medical, and chemical processing applications—all with competitive pricing and fast lead times.
Parker Hannifin Parofluor FFKM
Explore Parker Hannifin Parofluor FFKM materials for extreme chemical resistance and high temperature sealing. Compare Parofluor with Canrez® FFKM for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts in demanding applications.
Parker Hannifin Viton™ Fluorocarbon Elastomers
Parker Hannifin Viton™ Fluorocarbon Elastomers available now! Contact our engineering team for assistance selecting Parker Hannifin Viton™ materials or qualified equivalents for your sealing application.
Parker Hannifin Polyurethane
Explore Parker Hannifin polyurethane materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts requiring excellent abrasion resistance and strength. Compare Parker polyurethane compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Aflas®
Explore Parker Hannifin Aflas® materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for steam, amine, and chemical resistance. Compare Parker Aflas® compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Silicone
Explore Parker Hannifin silicone materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for flexibility across extreme temperatures. Compare Parker silicone compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Fluorosilicone
Explore Parker Hannifin Fluorosilicone materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for fuel resistance and low temperature flexibility. Compare Parker fluorosilicone compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin EPDM
Explore Parker Hannifin EPDM materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for water, steam, and weather resistance. Compare Parker EPDM compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin NBR
Explore Parker Hannifin NBR materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts offering excellent oil and fuel resistance. Compare Parker nitrile compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents for industrial applications.
Parker Hannifin HNBR
Explore Parker Hannifin HNBR materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts requiring excellent heat, oil, and abrasion resistance. Compare Parker HNBR compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents for demanding applications.
Parker Hannifin ACM
Explore Parker Hannifin ACM materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for heat and oil resistance in automotive and industrial applications. Compare Parker ACM compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Neoprene
Explore Parker Hannifin Neoprene materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts offering balanced oil, weather, and ozone resistance. Compare Parker Neoprene compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Butyl
Explore Parker Hannifin Butyl materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts requiring low gas permeability and chemical resistance. Compare Parker Butyl compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
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