Email: office@grahamrubber.ca
Email: office@grahamrubber.ca
Rubber Types and Uses
Natural Rubber
- Great abrasion resistance, tear strength, and resiliency
- Low compression set and high tensile strength
- Poor ozone, heat, and sun resistance
- Common uses include shock absorption such as bushings, bumpers, and cushions
- Lacrosse balls are commonly made from natural rubber
EPDM
- Excellent resistance to ozone, heat, and weather
- Great for electrical insulation purposes
- Not recommended for use with oil and gas
- Commonly used for weatherproofing applications
SBR
- Developed to be a substitute for Natural Rubber
- Great abrasion resistance
- Great water resistance and can provide grip in wet applications.
- Common uses include tires and shoe soles
Neoprene
- Good durability for many common household applications
- Good weathering resistance
- Commonly used in household products and water resistant seals
- Can also be used for flame resistant applications
FKM (Viton)
- Viton brand developed and owned by DuPont
- Excellent resistance to oil, gas, and other chemicals
- High heat resistance vs most other materials
- Commonly used for gaskets, O-rings, and chemical intensive applications
Silicone
- Good resistance to extreme temperatures
- Can be designed to be flame retardant, electrically conductive, oil/gas resistant, and chemical/acid resistant
- Used in a wide range of industries including automotive, food handling, electronics, and many others
NBR (Nitrile)
- Good oil and chemical resistance
- Poor weathering resistance
- Good abrasion resistance and good compression set
- Commonly used for gaskets, hoses, and oil seals
HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile)
- Nitrile that has been improved for better heat resistance
- Improved chemical resistance over standard Nitrile
- Commonly used for automotive and oil field applications
Butyl
- Great weathering, sun, and ozone resistance
- Good abrasion resistance and resistance to chemicals/acids
- Uses include seals in pharmaceutical and chemical intensive industries
Having trouble deciding?
Graham Rubber is happy to help our customers identify which material will be most suitable for each application
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