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Elastomers and Applications
Natural Rubber
- Hardness Range: 30-90
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 4500
- Unique Characteristics: Resilience
- Typical End Uses: Bushings, Boots, Shock Mounts, Bumpers
Styrene Butadiene (SBR)
- Hardness Range: 40-100
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 3500
- Unique Characteristics: Heat Resistance, 212°F
- Typical End Uses: Brake Cups, Boots, Grommets, Tires, Washers
Neoprene
- Hardness Range: 30-95
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 4000
- Unique Characteristics: Ozone & Oil Resistance
- Typical End Uses: Grommets, Seals, Bushings
Nitrile
- Hardness Range: 30-100
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 4000
- Unique Characteristics: Oil Resistant
- Typical End Uses: Seals, Boots, Diaphragms
Ethylene Propylene (EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Dimonome), (EPT - Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer), (EPR - Ethylene Propylene Rubber)
- Hardness Range: 30-90
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 3000
- Unique Characteristics: Weather & Ozone Resistance
- Typical End Uses: Outdoor Seals, Vehicle Foot Pads
Epichlorohydrin
- Hardness Range: 40-90
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 2500
- Unique Characteristics: High & Low Temperature Flexibility
- Typical End Uses: Oil Field Specialties, Auto Exhaust, Transmission Seals, Boots
Silicone
- Hardness Range: 30-90
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 1500
- Unique Characteristics: High & Low Temperature Resistance
- Typical End Uses: Food & Medical Equipment
Polyacrylate
- Hardness Range: 40-90
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 2500
- Unique Characteristics: Oil Resistance to 350°F
- Typical End Uses: Automobile Transmission Seals
Flourisilicone
- Hardness Range: 40-80
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 1500
- Unique Characteristics: Oil & Solvent Resistance
- Typical End Uses: Components most resistant to attack by oils
Butyl Rubber, Cholorbutyl Rubber
- Hardness Range: 40-90
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 3000
- Unique Characteristics: Weather Impermeability
- Typical End Uses: Wire & Cable Insulation, Dampeners, Air Bladders
Millable Gum Polyurethane
- Hardness Range: 35-100
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 5000
- Unique Characteristics: Abrasion Resistance
- Typical End Uses: Wear Pads, Seals, Boots, Rollers
Flouroelastomer (FKM)
- Hardness Range: 60-90
- Maximum Tensile Strength: 3000
- Unique Characteristics: High Temperature Oil Resistance
- Typical End Uses: High Temperature & Chemically Resistant Seals
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