FasTest Seals

Elastomeric seals play a critical role in the performance and reliability of connection tools used in testing, filling, processing, and other fluid-handling applications. As the sealing interface between the connector and the component under test or production process, the seal is essential for maintaining a leak-tight connection – preventing pressure loss, product contamination, and unwanted fluid leakage. Because seals are in direct contact with process media, selecting the appropriate seal material is vital to ensure chemical compatibility, resist degradation, and maintain long-term performance under demanding operating conditions.

Seal Material Options 

Selecting the right seal material is just as important as selecting the right connector. Process media, operating temperature, pressure requirements, and cycle life all influence seal performance. FasTest offers a wide range of seal materials engineered to meet diverse application requirements across industries and fluid types. Designed specifically for use with FasTest connectors, our seals provide precise fit, reliable sealing performance, and full compliance with the connector's intended pressure and cycle-life specifications. The result is consistent leak-tight operation, extended service life, reduced maintenance requirements, and lower total cost of ownership for your testing and fluid-handling processes. 

FasTest HDU  – The best choice for wear resistance and high cycle life. Made of a proprietary polyurethane chemistry, FasTest’s latest innovation – FasTest HDU seals – offer industry-leading durability and wear-resistance, lasting up to ten times longer than conventional urethane seals. When purchased with FE or FI connectors, FasTest offers a 1-year seal replacement program. Choose FasTest HDU seals when maximum cycle life, durability, and resistance to mechanical wear are of utmost importance. 

Urethane – An excellent choice for wear resistance and high cycle life. Choose urethane when cycle life, durability, and resistance to mechanical wear are more important than broad chemical compatibility.

Neoprene – Excellent balance of weather resistance and moderate chemical compatibility. Choose neoprene when you need a versatile sealing material with good environmental resistance and broad general-purpose performance. 

Viton – The best choice for aggressive chemicals and high temperatures. Choose Viton when maximum chemical compatibility and elevated temperature performance are critical to process reliability. 

EPDM – Ideal for water-based applications. Choose EPDM if your primary media are glycol, steam, or water-based chemicals, and long-term environmental resistance is important. 

Buna-N – the best choice for oils and petroleum-based fluids. Choose Buna-N when your application involves oils, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or general-purpose industrial media. 

Material Key Characteristics Common Applications Not Recommended For
FasTest HDU / Urethane
  • Exceptional abrasion resistance
  • Outstanding tear strength
  • High load-bearing capability
  • Excellent durability in repeated connect/disconnect applications
  • High-cycle production testing
  • Mechanical sealing applications
  • Abrasive service environments
  • Applications requiring extended seal life
  • Strong acids
  • Some solvents and oxidizing chemicals
  • Prolonged hot water or steam exposure
Neoprene
  • Good resistance to weathering, ozone, and aging
  • Good flexibility and durability
  • Moderate resistance to oils and chemicals
  • Air and pneumatic testing
  • Water-based applications
  • General industrial service
  • Outdoor equipment
  • Strong acids
  • Highly aggressive chemicals
  • Aromatic solvents
Viton
  • Exceptional chemical resistance
  • Excellent high-temperature performance
  • Outstanding resistance to oils, fuels, and many solvents
  • Refrigerants
  • Chemical processing
  • High-temperature production testing
  • Solvent handling
  • Aerospace and automotive applications
  • Hot water
  • Steam
  • Certain amines and ketones
EPDM
  • Excellent resistance to water, hot water, steam, and many aqueous chemicals
  • Outstanding ozone and weather resistance
  • Strong resistance to many acids and alkalis
  • Water pressure testing
  • HVAC systems
  • Chillers
  • Cooling systems
  • Potable water applications
  • Glycol-based fluids
  • Petroleum oils
  • Fuels
  • Hydrocarbon-based fluids
Buna-N
  • Excellent resistance to petroleum oils, fuels, hydraulic fluids, and many lubricants
  • Good abrasion resistance and mechanical strength
  • Cost-effective for general industrial applications
  • Good sealing performance over a wide range of pressures
  • Refrigeration oils
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic testing
  • Fuel systems
  • General industrial leak testing
  • Steam
  • Strong oxidizers
  • Ozone exposure
  • Many ketones or aggressive solvents

FasTest HDU Seal Replacement Program (name TBD)  

  • FasTest HDU Seals, made of a proprietary polyurethane chemistry, offer industry-leading durability and wear-resistance, lasting up to ten times longer than conventional urethane seals. 
  • FasTest HDU Seals are currently available for purchase with new or FE or FI connectors.  
  • FE/FI + HDU seal purchase – eligible for replacement for 1 year from date of original connector/seal purchase 
  • Send in PO number (either to distributor or to Fastsales) 

Frequently Asked Questions 

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