FKM & Fluorosilicone Compounds for Smart Wearables

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Rubber and elastomer materials for smart wearable devices

Smart wearable devices require durable, skin-friendly, and chemically resistant materials to ensure comfort and longevity in daily use and extreme environments. Fluoropolymer-based elastomers provide weather resistance, corrosion protection, and hypoallergenic properties, making them ideal for wearable technology.
To meet the demands of modern smart wearables, fluoroelastomer compounds are used in key components to enhance comfort, durability, and protection in various applications:

Wristbands made from fluoroelastomers offer a soft, flexible, and durable design that conforms comfortably to the skin. These materials are waterproof, resistant to stains and UV exposure, and maintain their shape without hardening or degrading. Their high resistance to heat, acids, and corrosive environments makes them ideal for diving, swimming, hiking, and even chemical and pharmaceutical industries, where workers need protective and durable wearables.
Other wearable components, such as sensor housings and battery seals, also benefit from fluoroelastomers’ resistance to oils, solvents, and high temperatures. These properties help protect internal components, maintain device integrity, and extend the lifespan of smart wearables, ensuring reliable performance in various conditions.

Recommended Rubber Compounds for Smart Wearables

FKM Raw Gum

Fluoroelastomer raw gum is a high-fluorine polymer known for its good chemical resistance and thermal stability. Formed through the free radical polymerization of vinyl monomers, it can be tailored by modifying end groups and side chains to achieve specific performance characteristics. Its rigid polymer backbone results in unique plasticity, slow creep recovery, and lower elasticity.

FKM Precompound

Fluoroelastomer precompound is an intermediate material used in the production of high-performance rubber products. It is primarily composed of FKM raw gum, which has a high fluorine content and strong carbon-fluorine bond stability, ensuring excellent chemical and heat resistance. The raw gum is typically produced through free radical polymerization of vinyl monomers, such as vinylidene fluoride (VDF).

FKM Compound

Fluoroelastomer compound is formulated to provide reliable chemical and heat resistance, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications. Built on an FKM raw gum base, it benefits from the high fluorine content and stable carbon-fluorine bonds that give fluoroelastomers their durability.

Applications in the smart wearables industry

Wristband Components

Smartwatch sealing rings
Smartwatch back cover seals
Skin-contact materials for smart bands
Sensor dust covers for smart bands

Eye-Wear Components

Smart glasses waterproof sealing rings
Head-mounted display headband materials
Head-mounted display eyepiece seals
Smart glasses display protection materials
Smart glasses frame materials

Ear-Wear Components

Smart earphone ear tip seals
Smart earphone casing materials
Smart earphone Bluetooth connection seals
Smart earphone battery compartment seals

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