Rubber Gasket – An Excellent Mechanical Seal Gasket

NBR gaskets

NBR Gasket – Suitable for Environments Affected by Oil and Fuel

NBR (Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber), also known as Buna-N, is a copolymer of butadiene and acrylonitrile. This synthetic rubber material is resistant to various solvents, hydraulic fluids, animal and vegetable oils and aromatic fuels. In addition, The acrylonitrile content of nitrile sealing compounds varies considerably (18% to 50%) and influences the physical properties of the finished material. The higher the acrylonitrile content, the better the resistance to oil and fuel. Together with good elongation properties, as well as adequate resilience, tensile and compression set, these advantages make NBR gasket ideal for applications where resistance to oils, solvents and fuels.

Common specifications

• Durometer Rating (hardness): 60
• Temperature Range: -30 °F to 200 °F
• Elongation: 350%
• Tensile Strength: 1000 psi
• Finish: Plate
• Widths: 36", 48"
• Gauge (thickness): 1/32", 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 3/16", 3/8", 1/4", 1/2"

Neoprene gasket

Neoprene Gasket – Moderately Resistant to Petroleum Products

Neoprene is a synthetic rubber made of polymerized chloroprene. It is generally black in color with smooth finish.

Neoprene is a flame-retardant material that can also resist the effects of oils, chemicals, oxygen and ozone. In addition, it offers moderate resistance to petroleum products. Because of its excellent properties, neoprene gasket is widely used in industrial and harsh environments.

Common specifications

• Durometer Rating (hardness): 40, 50, 60, 70, 80
• Temperature Range: -20 °F to 180 °F
• Elongation: 350% – 400%
• Tensile Strength: 900 psi – 1000 psi
• Finish: Plate
• Widths: 36", 48", 72"
• Gauge (thickness): 3/32", 1/16", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1 1/8", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2"

Viton gaskets

Viton Gasket With Heat Resistance and Oil Resistance

Viton, also known as fluororubber, is a fluorocarbon-based synthetic rubber that provide outstanding resistance to heat and oil as well as resistance to a wide range of concentrated acids bases. Additionally, it also has good tensile strength, resilience and low compression set.

This material can perform optimally in the most extreme conditions. Viton has a maximum operating temperature from 400 °F (continuous) to 500 °F (intermittent).

Common specifications

• Durometer Rating (hardness): 75 (Shore A)
• Temperature Range: -18 °F to 400 °F
• Elongation: 200%
• Tensile Strength: 1000 psi
• Finish: Plate, Fabric, Smooth Paper
• Width: 36"
• Gauge (thickness): 1/32", 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"

Silicone gaskets

Non-Toxic, Tasteless and Odorless Silicone Gasket/h2>

Silicone is composed of polymerized siloxanes and it is an extremely soft and adaptable material.

Silicone gasket boasts superior elastomeric properties at both high and low temperatures and is resistant to the effects of ozone, oxygen, aging, UV and extreme weather conditions. At the same time, Silicone gaskets provide extremely good electrical insulation properties. What's more, it is non-toxic, tasteless, odorless and chemically-inert which means they are a suitable choice for sanitary applications.

Common specifications

• Durometer Rating (hardness): 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80
• Temperature Range: -94 °F to 392 °F
• High Temperature: up to 500 °F
• Elongation: 300%
• Tensile Strength: 1100 psi
• Finish: Plate
• Widths: 36", 48"
• Gauge (thickness): 1/32", 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"