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O-Ring Guide

This document provides information about common materials used for o-rings and seals including their general properties, temperature ranges, and common applications. It lists various rubber and plastic materials like buna-n, viton, silicone, EPDM, PTFE, neoprene, fluorosilicone, urethane and others along with brief descriptions of their characteristics and suitable uses. Accessories for o-rings are also mentioned along with links to request quotes and order items.

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O-Ring Guide

This document provides information about common materials used for o-rings and seals including their general properties, temperature ranges, and common applications. It lists various rubber and plastic materials like buna-n, viton, silicone, EPDM, PTFE, neoprene, fluorosilicone, urethane and others along with brief descriptions of their characteristics and suitable uses. Accessories for o-rings are also mentioned along with links to request quotes and order items.

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Materials General Properties Common Applications


Good resistance to petroleum, hydrocarbons, fuels. Petroleum Oil Seals
Widely used with most oils, hydraulic fluids, alcohol. Hydraulic Fluid Seals
Buna-N Poor resistance to sunlight, weathering and ozone. Water/Greases
(Nitrile / NBR) Many compound variations for specific applications. Transmission Fluid Seals
70 Durometer Black The least expensive most readily available material.
Basic temperature range: -40 F to +250 F*

Excellent temperature and chemical resistance. Vacuum Seals


Viton® Excellent mechanical and physical properties. Many Acids and Fuels Heat Resistance
(Fluorocarbon) Low compression set and low gas permeability. Many Chemicals
75 Durometer Black Not for use with Acetone, Skydrol, or ethyl Acetate. Many Solvents
Basic temperature range: -20 F to +400 F*

Broad temperature range. Odorless / non-toxic. Dry heat


Silicone Resistance to sun and ozone. Fungus resistance. Alcohol / Oxygen
70 Durometer Poor tear and abrasion strength. Electrical / Medical
Red/Orange Poor resistance to oils. Low Temperature
Basic temperature range: -80 F to +400 F*

Resistance to sunlight, weathering and ozone. Steam/Hot water


EPDM/EPR Poor resistance to petroleum oils and fuel. Hydraulic / Skydrol
(Ethylene Propylene) Good heat and compression set resistance. Some Chemicals
70 Durometer Black Basic temperature range: -65 F to +250 F* Auto Brake Systems
Alcohol / Greases

Superior chemical resistance vs. standard Viton®. Chemical Resistance


Viton® ETP Other properties similar to standard Viton®. For use between standard Viton® and Kalrez®
(Viton® Extreme) For use between standard Viton® and Kalrez®
Basic temperature range: -5 F to +400 F*

High temperature and chemical resistance. Click for Specific Compound Info:
Excellent resistance to chemicals. Chemraz®
Chemraz®
Excellent outgassing performance in vacuums. Simriz®
Simriz® Low compression set. Kalrez®
Kalrez® Various compounds for specific applications.
(Perfluoroelastomer) Basic temperature range: -10 F to +600 F*
Simriz® = performance and savings.

Common core materials: Chemical resistance of FEP/PFA with


Silicone, Viton, SS Spring compression set resistant core.
Encapsulated
FEP or PFA Chemical resistance of FEP/PFA with compression set resistant core.
Basic temperature range: Depends on core material.

Excellent temperature range. Temperature Range


Various chemical and fuel resistance. Chemicals / Fuels
PTFE® Low coefficient of friction. Non-elastic
Non-elastic.
Basic temperature range: -250 F to +450 F*

Good resistance to petroleum oils. Refrigeration Seals


Neoprene Low compression set and good abrasion strength.. Freon / Air Conditioning
(Chloroprene) Good resistance to weathering, sunlight and ozone. Motor Mounts
Basic temperature range: -40 F to +225 F* Engine Coolants

Wide range of fluid and chemical resistance. Aircraft fuel systems


Large temperature range. Jet Fuel / Gasoline
Fluorosilicone A blend of Viton® and Silicone. Petroleum Oils
Basic temperature range: -80 F to +350 F* Synthetic Jet Oil

Available in High and Low Grades High Pressure Hydraulics


Urethane Excellent wear/abrasion and extrusion resistance. Drive Belts
(polyurethane)
Poor compression set and chemical resistance.
Basic temperature range: -65 F to +225 F*

Accessories O-Ring Kits, Splicing Kits, Accessories


Click bellow to Order Sizing Cones, Parker O-Lube, Installation/Extraction Tools,
and the ORID(O-Ring Material Identifier Click on the links for details

Aegis® is a registered trademark of Freudenburg-NOK


Kalrez® and Viton® are registered trademarks of DuPont Dow Elastomers.
Chemraz® is a registered trademark of Green Tweed.

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