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| Material | . | General Properties | . | Common Applications |
| Buna-N (Nitrile / NBR) 70 Durometer Black  |
Good resistance
to petroleum, hydrocarbons, fuels. Widely used with most oils, hydraulic fluids, alcohol. Poor resistance to sunlight, weathering and ozone. Many compound variations for specific applications. The least expensive most readily available material. Basic temperature range: -40 F to +250 F* |
Petroleum Oil
Seals Hydraulic Fluid Seals Water / Greases Transmission Fluid Seals |
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| Viton® (Fluorocarbon) 75 Durometer Black
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Excellent
temperature and chemical resistance. Excellent mechanical and physical properties. Low compression set and low gas permeability. Not for use with Acetone, Skydrol, or ethyl Acetate. Basic temperature range: -20 F to +400 F* |
Vacuum Seals Many Acids and Fuels Heat Resistance Many Chemicals Many Solvents |
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| Silicone 70 Durometer Red/Orange |
Broad
temperature range. Odorless / non-toxic. Resistance to sun and ozone. Fungus resistance. Poor tear and abrasion strength. Poor resistance to oils. Basic temperature range: -80 F to +400 F* |
Dry heat Alcohol / Oxygen Electrical / Medical Low Temperature |
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| EPDM /
EPR (Ethylene Propylene) 70 Durometer Black
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Resistance to
sunlight, weathering and ozone. Poor resistance to petroleum oils and fuel. Good heat and compression set resistance. Basic temperature range: -65 F to +250 F* |
Steam / Hot
water Hydraulic / Skydrol Some Chemicals Auto Brake Systems Alcohol / Greases |
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| Viton®
ETP (Viton® Extreme)
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Superior
chemical resistance vs. standard Viton®. Other properties similar to standard Viton®. For use between standard Viton® and Kalrez® Basic temperature range: -5 F to +400 F* |
Chemical
Resistance |
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| Chemraz® Simriz® Kalrez® (Perfluoroelastomer) |
High
temperature and chemical resistance. Excellent resistance to chemicals. Excellent outgassing performance in vacuums. Low compression set. Various compounds for specific applications. Basic temperature range: -10 F to +600 F* Simriz® = performance and savings. |
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| Encapsulated FEP or PFA |
Common core
materials: Silicone, Viton, SS Spring Chemical resistance of FEP/PFA with compression set resistant core. Basic temperature range: Depends on core material. |
Chemical resistance of FEP/PFA with compression set resistant core. | ||
| PTFE® |
Excellent
temperature range. Various chemical and fuel resistance. Low coefficient of friction. Non-elastic. Basic temperature range: -250 F to +450 F* |
Temperature
Range Chemicals / Fuels Non-elastic |
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| Neoprene (Chloroprene)
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Good resistance
to petroleum oils. Low compression set and good abrasion strength.. Good resistance to weathering, sunlight and ozone. Basic temperature range: -40 F to +225 F* |
Refrigeration
Seals Freon / Air Conditioning Motor Mounts Engine Coolants |
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| Fluorosilicone
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Wide range of
fluid and chemical resistance. Large temperature range. A blend of Viton® and Silicone. Basic temperature range: -80 F to +350 F* |
Aircraft fuel
systems Jet Fuel / Gasoline Petroleum Oils Synthetic Jet Oil |
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| Urethane (polyurethane)
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Available in High and
Low Grades Excellent wear/abrasion and extrusion resistance. Poor compression set and chemical resistance. Basic temperature range: -65 F to +225 F* |
High Pressure
Hydraulics Drive Belts |
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O-Ring Kits, Splicing Kits,
Sizing Cones, Parker O-Lube, Installation/Extraction Tools, and the ORID(O-Ring Material Identifier). |
Accessories Click on the links for details |
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| Vespel® is a registered trademark of DuPont Vespel* is a registered trademark of DuPont Viton and Kalrez are a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers Altymid® and Chemraz® are a registered trademark of Green Tweed | Material Selection Guide (Order Here) | |
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