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 |
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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 |
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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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