Elastomers Properties
Typical operating temperature-ranges and characteristics for various elastomers according to DIN ISO 1629 standards
| ID (DIN ISO 1629) | Name | Characterized by | Typical Applications | Operating Temp Range (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACM | Polyacrylic rubber | Good hot-air resistance, good ozone and weather resistance, good resistance to lubricating oils with additives, low elasticity, medium strength | Oil seals, higher temperature seals | -20 - 150 |
| AEM | Ethylene acrylate rubber | Good mechanical properties, temperature resistant, good compression ratio | Oil seals, higher temperature seals | -40 - 160 |
| CR | Chloroprene rubber | Good weather, ozone, aging and chemical resistance, high flame retardance, good mechanical properties, abrasion resistance, flexible in low temperatures | Refrigerant sealings, outdoor seals, adhesives or glues | -35 - 90 |
| ECO | Epichlorohydrin rubber | Resistant to engine oil and fuels, very low gas permeability, weather and ozone resistant, low compression ratio | Engine bearings, vibration dampers, fuel lines | -40 - 120 |
| EPDM | Ethylene propylene diene rubber | High elasticity, weather resistant, good heat, ozone and aging resistance, good low-temperature performance | Parts in contact with brake fluids, cooling water, refrigerants | -40 - 150 |
| FKM | Fluorine rubber | Good resistance to oils, fuels and aggressive media, very good aging, ozone and weather resistance, low gas permeability | Fuel applications | -20 - 200 |
| FVMQ | Fluorosilicone rubber | Very good chemical resistance to hydrocarbons, mineral oils and fuel | General applications | -55 - 175 |
| HNBR | Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber | Properties comparable to NBR with higher operating temperatures | Parts in contact with mineral oil, diesel and cooling water | -30 - 140 |
| IIR | Isobutene-isoprene rubber | Very low permeability to air, water vapor and gases, good weather, ozone, organic and inorganic chemicals and aging resistance | Tires | -40 - 110 |
| NBR | Nitrile butadiene rubber | Oil resistant (depends on acrylonitrile content), good mechanical properties, good abrasion resistance | Mineral oil and grease seals | -30 - 100 |
| PUR | Polyurethanes | Very good low temperature flexibility, good recovery performance, low gas permeability, good mineral oil resistance, high strength | Adhesives or glues, seat cushions, exterior elements in cars, soundproofing, suspension insulators | -50 - 110 |
| SBR | Styrene butadiene rubber | Very good mechanical properties, abrasion resistance | Tires, v-belts | -40 - 110 |
| VMQ | Silicone rubber | High thermal resistance, very flexible at low temperatures, resistant to oils and water vapor, good weather resistance, good dielectric properties, hydrophobic | Seals in electric applications, radiators | -50 - 200 |