MATERIAL COMPARISON

SILICONE AND RUBBER COMPARISON CHART

The chart below provides guidance on selecting the appropriate rubber material for your application.
Property Silicone FKM Rubber Nitrile Rubber EPDM Rubber Neoprene Rubber
Temperature Range -60°C to +230°C -20°C to +205°C -40°C to +120°C -50°C to +150°C -35°C to +120°C
Oil Resistance Poor Excellent Good Poor Fair
Weather & Ozone Resistance Excellent Excellent Moderate Excellent Good
Chemical Resistance Good Excellent Moderate Good Good
Flexibility Excellent Fair Good Good Good
Typical Applications Food, medical, high-temp sealing Automotive, chemical processing Fuel systems, oil seals Water systems, outdoor use General-purpose gaskets, hoses
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GASKET MATERIAL COMPARISON CHART

The chart below provides guidance on selecting the appropriate gasket material for your application.
Property Flexoid Paper Tesnit BA203 Armstrong N-8094 Nitrile Bonded Cork
Base Material Cellulose fibre with gelatine impregnation Aramid fibre with NBR rubber binder Aramid fibre with synthetic rubber binder Granulated cork bonded with nitrile rubber
Temperature Range -40°C to +120°C -40°C to +200°C -40°C to +175°C -20°C to +120°C
Oil & Fuel Resistance Moderate Excellent Excellent Good
Water Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Good
Compressibility Low Medium Medium High
Sealing Pressure Capability Low to Medium High High Medium
Applications Low-pressure oil & coolant gaskets Automotive, chemical, and oil-resistant gaskets Engines, compressors, oil & coolant systems Vibration damping, fuel & oil sealing, flange gaskets
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