Abrv. | Elastomer (Rubber) | Temp. Range °C | Density | Comp. Set(%) | Tensile strength | Elong. at break | Features |
HNBR AED |
Hydrogeneted Nitrile Rubber |
-40 to 150 °C |
1.20 g/cm3 |
20% |
210 kg/cm2 |
250% |
*Resistance to Heat, Ozone, Abrasion &Very good resistance to hydrocarbons fluids,oil,grease,fuels.diesel,brake fluids. |
NT4B AED |
Nitrile Rubber-AED |
-30 to 100 °C |
1.21 g/cm3 |
16.5% |
172 kg/cm2 |
380% |
*Used in high pressure applications, excellent resistant to petroleum based oils and fluids fluids, grease, hydraulic fluids & Gas industries. |
FFKM |
Perfluroelastomer |
-2 to 300 °C |
2 g/cm3 |
25% |
160 kg/cm2 |
150% |
*Fully fluorinated elastomers which has the best ability to against extreme environments. |
ESD NBR |
Electro Static Discharge NBR |
-30 to 100 °C |
1.2 g/cm3 |
19.6% |
164 kg/cm2 |
210% |
*Resistance to Oil, Grease and most common solvent and used to prevent electronic circuit boards and other electronic products. |
VT GLT R/C |
Low temp. Viton GLT/Fabric |
-45 to +220 °C |
2.03 g/cm3 |
12.1% |
162 kg/cm2 |
270% |
*Resistance to degradation by a greater variety of Fluids & Chemicals. Excellent resistance to Oil, Fuels, Lubricants and most Mineral acids. Exceptionally good resistance to Low & High Temperature and Excellent Physical Properties, Low compression set. |
Abrv. | Material Description | Temp. Range °C | Density (g/cm3) | Hardness | Tensile strength | Elong. at break | Features |
PTFE10(E) |
90%PTFE+10% EKONOL |
-20 to 260 °C |
2.11 g/cm3 |
57 Shore D |
27.5 Mpa |
340% |
*Resistant to almost all chemicals. It is used in food stuff application. |
Abrv. | Elastomer (Rubber) | Temp. Range °C | Density | Comp.set ( %) | Tensile strength Elong. at break | Features |
NR |
Natural Rubber |
-30 to 80 °C |
1.34 g/cm3 |
55 % |
160 kg/cm2 410 % |
* Good Mechanical strength & Elasticity even at low temperature. * Poor resistance to Oil & Temperatures above 70°c. |
IIR |
Butyl Rubber |
-40 to 120 °C |
1.34 g/cm3 |
21 % |
140 kg/cm2 330 % |
* Good Electrical insulation properties & Low permeability to Gases & Vapour. * Not suitable for Mineral based oils & Aromatic (Toulene, Benzene) solvents. |
SBR |
Styrene Butadiene Rubber |
-50 to 100 °C |
1.22 g/cm3 |
21 % |
165 kg/cm2 410 % |
* Superior to natural rubber in ageing at elevated temperatures. * Non-resistance to Mineral oils, Lubricating greases and Petroleum. |
EPDM |
Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer |
-40 to 120 °C |
1.17 g/cm3 |
25 % |
150 kg/cm2 370 % |
* Best suited for Extruded profile sections Automobile parts, Electric wires, Tubes, Belts, Hoses * Good resistance to Weathering, Steam, Oxidizing media, Acids, Polar organic media, Ketons, Fire retardant hydraulic fluids. |
Neoprene |
Chloroprene Rubber (CR) |
-20 to 100 °C |
1.45 g/cm3 |
25 % |
170 kg/cm2 460 % |
* Multipurpose Synthetic rubber with a balanced combination of Mechanical properties * Excellent adhesion to Metal * Very poor resistance to Oil, Benzene, Ketones, Esters, Ethers, Acetone. |
VMQ |
Silicone Rubber(Vinyl-methyl-silicone) |
-70 to 200 °C |
1.35 g/cm3 |
25 % |
80 kg/cm2 350 % |
* Excellent temperature resistance * Good cold flexibility * Resistant to Engine & Transmission oils * Poor Mechanical strength & Tear resistance. |
FSL |
Fluro Silicon - Tetrafluoroe thelene propylene-TFE/P |
-62 to 177 °C |
1.48 g/cm3 |
17 % |
95 kg/cm2 310 % |
* Excellent fluid resistance at a wide temperature range and are used only for static seals due to poor Mechanical properties * Non-resistance to Ketones and Phosphate esters. |
AFL |
AFLAS Rubber |
-40 to 200 °C |
1.6 g/cm3 |
20 % |
140 kg/cm2 260 % |
* Aflas® is Asahi Glass Co. trade name; it has significant advantages over FKM’s. It exhibits excellent Heat & Oil resistance. * Mainly used in Automobile Industries where other Elastomers do not perform. |
FKM-AED |
FKM (Anti Explosive Decompression) |
-18 to 200 °C |
1.22 g/cm3 |
21 % |
160 kg/cm2 450 % |
* Typically used for high pressure applications in Oil & Gas industries. * The compound has been tested according to NACE TM 192-2003. |
Viton |
Fluro Elastomer (FPM/FKM) |
-40 to 200 °C |
2.02 g/cm3 |
25 % |
148 Kg/Cm2 250 % |
* FKM/FPM is commonly known by DuPont's trade name "VITON". * Exceptional compression set at High temperatures. * Non-resistant to Methanol, Keytones, Esters & Ethers. |
ACM |
Polyacrylic Rubber |
-10 to 150 °C |
1.22 g/cm3 |
21 % |
90 kg/cm2 260 % |
* The properties are midway between Nitrile and Fluorocarbon rubber, hence highly cost effective in replacement for Viton. * Good resistant to Ageing & Flex cracking. |
HNBR |
Hydrogeneted Nitrile Butadiene Rubber |
-30 to 140 °C |
1.22 g/cm3 |
13 % |
215 kg/cm2 350 % |
* Resistant to number of aggressive Chemicals * Exhibits high Mechanical strength and Improved wear and extrusion resistance Good chemical compatibility & can be used with oils which have aggressive additives. |
NBR |
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (Nitrile) |
-30 to 100 °C |
1.22 g/cm3 |
17 % |
172 kg/cm2 405 % |
* Most frequently used material for Sealing applications * Excellent abrasion resistance & good compression Set * Not suitable for Aromatic hydrocarbons & temperatures above 125°C. |
XNBR |
Carboxylated Nitrile Rubber |
-30 to 100 °C |
1.22 g/cm3 |
16 % |
168 kg/cm2 340 % |
* Improved mechanical properties compared to regular NBR being marginally higher in price. |
R/C |
Fabric Reinforced Elastomers |
-40 to 200 °C |
1.17 g/cm3 |
NA |
183.6 kg/cm2 250 % |
* NBR, HNBR, FPM, EPDM & Silicon impregnated fabric used for Seals which are subjected to very High pressure and Load * Fabric structure forms micro lubricating pockets which results in lower friction values. |
PU1-PU4 |
Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
-30 to 100 °C |
1.2 g/cm3 |
25 % |
47 mpa 470 % |
* The entire range of Hardnesses Polyester Based Polyurethanes. * Having Excellent wear & tear properties, Highly Abrasion resistant and Extrusion resistance at the same time exhibiting good flexibility. |
CPU |
Cast Polyurethane |
-30 to 110 °C |
1.13 g/cm3 |
16 % |
47 mpa 400 % |
* Exhibit outstanding Abrasion, Impact and Chemical resistance, along with High Load bearing capacity. |
PUZ |
High Temp Polyurethane |
-50 to 130 °C |
1.14 g/cm3 |
25 % |
52.5 mpa 530 % |
* Improved temperature resistance * Most expensive grade of PU *Used in very specific mobile hydraulic applications. |
HYT |
Polyester Elastomer |
-20 to 110 °C |
1.22 g/cm3 |
22 % |
44 mpa 440 % |
* DuPont's trade name "Hytrel " * Having high mechanical properties. Excellent Compression set at low temperatures only * Excellent resistance to oils and fuels. |
Food Grade compounds compliant to US-FDA-177-2600. Cla. (E) & Cla. (F) | ||||||
VT FG |
Food grade FKM |
-40 to 220 °C |
2.01 g/cm3 |
24 % |
148 kg/cm2 360 % |
* Perfect for Food & Lab applications with high temperature. * Safe to use for repeated food exposure. |
NT FG |
Food Grade Nitrile |
-30 to 100 °C |
1.2 g/cm3 |
19 % |
150 kg/cm2 370 % |
* Highly resistant to Animal fat & Vegetable oils * Used in all phases of food processing, especially in suction and discharge for Food & Dairy products. * Used in manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics products as well. |
EP FG |
Food Grade EPDM |
-40 to 120 °C |
1.17 g/cm3 |
21 % |
145 kg/cm2 380 % |
* Used in Applications involving transfer of Oily substances. * Ideal for Beverage & Dairy applications within a short range of temperature. |
SL FG |
Food Grade Silicone |
-70 to 200 °C |
1.29 g/cm3 |
22 % |
85.40 kg/cm2 360 % |
* Most Highly used Elastomer for Food & Pharmaceutical applications. * Resistant to Animal and Vegetable oils and greases. * Can work in a various range of temperatures * Not suitable for Steam at all. |
PU5 |
Food Grade Polyurethane |
-30 to 100 °C |
1.13 g/cm3 |
23 % |
48 mpa 630 % |
* Polyether based specifically suitable for Hydrolysis resistance and Food & drug applications * Referring to US-FDA-177-2600.Cla.(F) * Referring to US-FDA-177-2600. Cla.(E). |
NSF approved Materials used in Drinking Water application for Distributors in USA Spareage® mat. Successfully Tested & Approved by NSF Michigan, USA Laboratory. |
Abrv. | Elastomer (Rubber) | Temp. Range °C | Density | Hardness | Tensile strength Elong. at break | Features |
PTFE |
Polytetra- Fluorethylene |
-200 to 260 °C |
2.14 g/cm3 |
50-65 Shore D |
23.52 Mpa 265 % |
* PTFE is commonly known by DuPont's tradename "TEFLON". * Pure PTFE has tendency to creep or cold flow under high temp. And load, hence is blended with other Mineral fillers. |
BFT |
Bronze Filled Teflon |
-200 to 260 °C |
3.1 g/cm3 |
67-69 Shore D |
17.64 Mpa 255 % |
* Bronze filler reinforcement of 40 % to 65 % * Excellent wear resistance with Improved Compressive Strength & Good thermal conductivity. |
GFT |
Glass Filled Teflon |
-200 to 260 °C |
2.2 g/cm3 |
58-62 Shore D |
17.15 Mpa 290 % |
* Glass filler reinforcement of 15 % to 25 % * High Compressive Strength with better Wear resistance and Excellent chemical resistance. |
CFT |
Carbon Filled Teflon |
-200 to 260 °C |
2.08 g/cm3 |
71-73 Shore D |
18.62 Mpa 125 % |
* Carbon reinforcement of 15 % to 25 % * Superior Compressive Strength * Better wear resistance and Good thermal conductivity. |
GRT |
Graphite Filled Teflon |
-200 to 260 °C |
2.13 g/cm3 |
62-65 Shore |
14.20 Mpa 120 % |
* Graphite reinforcement of up to 15 % to 25 % * High Compressive Strength with Good Chemical resistance * Highly Improved Self Lubricating (sliding) properties. |
ACT 1 |
Acetal (POM) |
-40 to140 °C |
1.42 g/cm3 |
M-94 |
73 Mpa 35 % |
* DuPont trade name "DELRIN" * High mechanical strength, stiffness and resistance to repeated impacts even at Elevated temperatures * Excellent resistance to Moisture, Gasoline * Non-resistance to Strong Acids and Steam. |
ACT 2 |
25 %. Glass filled Acetal (POM) |
-40 to 160 °C |
1.6 g/cm3 |
M-96 |
154 Mpa 4.10 % |
* Glass Filler reinforcement of up to 25 % * Improved Heat Resistance & Minimal size variation in the parts. Excellent abrasion resistance, high Mechanical strength, Stiffness & Toughness. |
PA 6 |
Polyamide (Nylon) |
-20 to 190 °C |
1.13 g/cm3 |
M-80 |
96 Mpa 22 % |
* Good Sliding properties & Wear characteristics * Resistant to Solvents, Greases, Fuels, Oils and Acids * Not Suitable for Strong acids, Alkalis and Hot water * Good damping properties for dry running. |
PA 66 |
30 %.Glass Filled Nylon (Polyamide) |
-20 to 220 °C |
1.39 g/cm3 |
M-95 |
189 Mpa 6 % |
* Glass Filler reinforcement of up to 30 % * Excellent abrasion resistance, high Mechanical strength * Resistant to Mineral oils, Greases, Easter & Ketones * Non-resistance to Acid, Phenols & some Solvents. |
UHMWPE |
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethelene |
-270 to 80 °C |
0.935 g/cm3 |
65 Shore D |
43 Mpa 60 % |
* Excellent Self lubricating properties, Good impact strength and wear resistance, Having molecular weight ranging from 3.6 to 5.6 million * It is used in load bearing properties * Not suitable for high temperatures. |
PF |
Phenolic Resin Bonded Fabric |
-40 to 120 °C |
1.35 g/cm3 |
M-89 |
51 Mpa 60 % |
* Excellent load bearing capacity with high compressive strength being highly resistant to wear * Suitable for fluids commonly use in Hydraulic equipment, Mineral oil, Fire resistant hydraulic fluids. |
PPS |
40 %. Glass Filled Polyphenylene Sulphide |
-20 to 270 °C |
1.66 g/cm3 |
M-100 |
190 Mpa 1.90 % |
* Glass Filler reinforcement of up to 40 % * Excellent to withstand very high loads and high temperatures * Excellent mechanical & chemical properties * Excellent fatigue resistance to repeated stress. |
PEEK |
Polyether ether Ketone |
up to 315 °C |
1.3 g/cm3 |
M-99 |
94 Mpa 58 % |
* Mechanical properties are moderate but PEEK has excellent heat stability being able to perform under continuous temperature of 260°C * PEEK is a costly material compared to other engineering plastics. |