Interactive Elastomer Specification Comparator
Compare physical properties, operating temperatures, and chemical resistance for critical polymer applications across European industrial sectors.
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
DIN ISO 1629The global benchmark for outdoor weathering, radiator coolant systems, rail window profiles, and HVAC solar gaskets. Exceptional resistance to atmospheric ozone, UV degradation, and glycol fluids with wide thermal flexibility.
Target European OEM Applications:
European Industrial Polymer Matrix (DIN ISO 1629 / ASTM D2000 Benchmark)
Comprehensive benchmark across critical commercial polymer families
| Polymer | ASTM Class | Temp Range (°C) | Shore A | Tensile (MPa) | Oil / Fuel | Ozone / UV | Acid / Chem | Primary EU Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPDM | BA / CA | -45 to +150°C | 40 – 90 | 7 – 20 | Poor | Exceptional | Excellent | Coolant lines, rail profiles, weather seals |
| FKM (Viton®) | HK | -20 to +230°C | 60 – 95 | 10 – 20 | Outstanding | Immune | Universal Extreme | Turbine seals, aerospace O-rings, chemical valves |
| NBR (Nitrile) | BF / BG | -35 to +120°C | 40 – 90 | 7 – 20 | Superior | Moderate | Moderate | Hydraulic lines, rotary gearbox oil seals |
| VMQ (Silicone) | FC / FE | -60 to +260°C | 30 – 80 | 5 – 10 | Sensitive | Outstanding | Bio/Food Safe | Medical tubing, turbo air intake, food gaskets |
| HNBR | DH | -40 to +165°C | 50 – 90 | 15 – 28 | Superior | Excellent | High | Automotive timing belts, downhole oil seals |
| CR (Neoprene) | BC / BE | -35 to +100°C | 40 – 90 | 10 – 20 | Moderate | Very Good | Good | Bridge bearing pads, marine fenders, cables |
| IIR (Butyl) | AA / BA | -40 to +120°C | 40 – 80 | 8 – 15 | Poor | Exceptional | Excellent | Tyre inner tubes, pharma stoppers, gas seals |
| NR (Natural) | AA | -50 to +80°C | 30 – 90 | 15 – 30 | Poor | Poor | Fair | AVS engine mounts, high-flex conveyor belts |
Shore A Hardness Durometer Spectrum (ISO 7619-1 / ASTM D2240)
Sheelat supplies customized elastomer formulations across the complete Shore A spectrum with calibrated tolerances (±5 Shore A) and batch rheometer cure traces.
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