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2016 Seal Materials

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Temperature
Material Color Information
Limits
HPU ­22 to 230oF Use in: Hydraulic cylinders as rod seals and piston seals. This material is most commonly used as hydraulic u­cups, rod wipers and packings.
Red Description: This is a high performance material with improved resistance to hot water (up to 200°F) makes it ideally suited for mining applications where
Polyurethane (Also could be water based hydraulic fluids are used. Can be used for pressures to 6000 psi. It is excellent in oil based hydraulic fluids. Great abrasion resistance.
Natural Milky White Resistant to most oils, fuels, gases. Can be used successfully as a drive belt of various shapes.
Also referred to as: or Honey Colored)
Urethane, HPU, PUR ­30 to 110oC Characteristics: Plastic­like. Shiny surface finish. Difficult to stretch.

NBR ­22 to 210oF Use in: Pneumatic seals, O­Rings, oil seal lips, gaskets, washer and low pressure hydraulic seals. Can be used with a back­up ring in higher pressure
applications. This is the most popular o­ring material.
Nitrile Rubber
Black Description: General purpose elastomer for use as seal energizer or low pressure applications such as hydraulics and pneumatics. Resistant to oils,
hydraulic fluids, water fuels, gases. Not suited for use in brake fluids. Good abrasion resistance. Good resistance to compression set. High tensile strength.
Also referred to as:
NBR, Buna­N, Buna ­30 to 100oC Characteristics: Rubber­like elastomer. Dull, matte finish. Some NBR o­rings have a very shiny surface.

HNB
Highly Saturated ­13 to 302oF Use in: Seal and gasket application requiring additional resistance to chemicals and slightly higher temperatures than can be handled with NBR. O­Rings,
washers, rod and piston seals, back­up rings, gaskets.
Nitrile Rubber
Also referred to as:
Black Description: HNBR is achieved by hydrogenated NBR. Greatly improved wear and extrusion resistance over standard NBR. Good chemical compatibility
and can be used with oils which have aggressive additives. Has an extended high temperature range.
HNBR, Hydrogenated
Nitrile, Hydrogenated ­25 to 150oC Characteristics: Rubber­like elastomer. Dull finish.
NBR, Hydrogenated
Buna­N

VIT Use in: Tough sealing applications requiring extreme chemical resistance. O­Rings. Hydraulic seals. Pneumatic seals.
­4 to 392oF
Fluoroelastomer­ Brown Description: An excellent elastomer for use in high temperature applications. Also exhibits excellent chemical resistance for use in harsh environments
(Also could be such as phosphate esters. Widely used in applications dealing with extreme temperature and/or extreme chemicals. It is suitable to use with all chemicals
Viton® Black, Green ­ (exception ­ Skydrol, certain esters and ethers) makes it a popular elastomer in chemical processing, paper / pulp mills, various chemical, acid and solvent
molded o­rings) applications.
Also referred to as:
VIT, Viton®, FKM, ­20 to 200oC Characteristics: Rubber­like elastomer. Noticeably heavier than NBR. Dull, non­glossy finish. Smells like cinnamon.
Fluorocarbon

EPD ­49 to 300oF Use in: Sealing lips of special oil seals, u­cups, wiper rings, o­rings, gaskets, washers, rollers.
EPDM Rubber Description: For use in high temperature water, steam and brake fluids. This elastomer must not come in contact with mineral oils or grease. It is used in
Black applications that deal with acids, weak alkalis. EPD is sometimes and acceptable FDA material.
Also referred to as:

­45 to 150oC
EPD, EPR, EP, Ethylene Characteristics: Rubber­like elastomer. Strong rubber smell.
Propylene

SIL Blue ­75 to 392oF Use in: O­rings, special low pressure seals, gaskets.

Description: An excellent material generally used for static seals with excellent low and high temperature stability and good resistance to aging. Generally
Silicone Rubber not suited for dynamic applications due to poor tensile strength and abrasion resistance. Does exhibit excellent resistance to extreme temperature and is
sometimes white
an acceptable FDA material. Typical use for silicone in dry heat applications and food processing applications.
Also referred to as:
SIL, Silicone, Silastic Orange ­60 to 200oC Characteristics: Very springy like rubber­type material.

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TFV ­328 to Use in: Packings, gaskets, seals, washers, spacers, insulators, wheels, rollers, bearings, guide rings.

Virgin PTFE
White 500oF Description: An extremely low friction material which remains stable at both low and high temperatures. The chemical resistance of this material is
outstanding. Can be used in applications with extreme temperatures, extreme pressures and extreme chemicals. Since PTFE® TFV has a tendency to cold
Also referred to as: flow and has no memory. It can be filled or mixed with glass, bronze, and nickel to enhance its properties.
PTFE®, Virgin PTFE®,
PTFE, TFE, TFV, Characteristics: Semi­rigid plastic material. Most of the time it is finished by machining.
Polytetrafluoroethylene ­200 to
260oC
­328 to
TFG 500oF Use in: Wear parts requiring low friction and good wear resistance and high pressure resistance.
PTFE/Glass Off­White
(Appears to have Description: Similar to TFV or Virgin PTFE with significantly improved wear resistance and heat transfer due to glass filler. Excellent for dynamic
small fibers applications and for higher pressures.
Also referred to as:
contained.)
TFG, Glass­filled PTFE®,
Glass­filled PTFE
­200 to Characteristics: Semi­rigid plastic material. Most of the time it is finished by machining.

260oC
­328 to
TFB Metallic 500oF Use in: Wear parts in hydraulic cylinders requiring load bearing along with low friction guiding parts, sealing rings.
PTFE/Bronze Tan or Description: Similar to PTFE / Glass but with superior wear and extrusion resistance due to bronze filler. Excellent for dynamic applications and pressures
Also referred to as: Light to 6000 psi.
TFB, Bronze­filled PTFE®
or Bronze­filled PTFE
Brown ­200 to Characteristics: Semi­rigid plastic material. Most of the time it is finished by machining.

260oC
­328 to
TFN 500oF Use in: Wear parts in hydraulic cylinders requiring load bearing along with low friction guiding parts, sealing rings.
PTFE/Nickel Metallic
Description: Similar to PTFE / Glass or PTFE / Bronze but with superior chemical, wear and extrusion resistance due to Nickel filler. Excellent for dynamic
Grey or applications and pressures to 6000 psi.
Also referred to as:
Light Grey
TFN, Nickel­filled PTFE®,
Nickel­filled PTFE
­200 to Characteristics: Semi­rigid plastic material. Most of the time it is finished by machining.

260oC
POM White ­58 to 210oF Use in: Wear rings, guide rings, piston and rod bearing rings, bushings, spacers, washers.
Polyoxymethylene­
Description: A high strength engineering plastic suitable for bearings, bushings and guide bands. Physical properties achieved are almost like cold­rolled
Delrin® steel. Low moisture absorption. Excellent as a hydraulic component in water based fluids.
Black
Also referred to as:
POM ­50 to 110oC Characteristics: Rigid plastic. Most of the time it is finished by machining.

UHM ­450 to Use in: Suitable for abrasive media. Recommended for long wear life under severe conditions.
Translucent
PTFE­PRO G 180oF
White / Description: Extremely tough, long wearing, but limited heat and chemicl resistance. Particulary suitable for abrasive media.
Also referred to as:
UHM
Pearl Characteristics: Meets FDA requirements.

Coef. Friction: .11

­268 to 82oC

Use in: Rcommended for moderte to high speed dynamic service running against soft metals.

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TFR ­450 to Description: Proprietary plastic reinforced (filled) PTFE.

Rulon J Brown 400oF
Propretary Filled TFE Characteristics: Superior heat and wear resistance. Non­abrasive.

Also referred to as: Coef. Friction: .15

TFR
­268 to
205oC
­450 to
TFT 400oF
Description: Modified PTFE with similar properties to PTFE­PRO 01 (Virgin PTFE) material but with substantially improved wear resistance. Replaces
Teal­Lon popular blue/green materials used in industrial applications.
Teal
Also referred to as: Coef. Friction: .09
TFT ­268 to
205oC
­58 to Use in: Crush washers. High temperature spacers and rings. Used for the outer casing and the inner retainer ring on rubber lipped oil seals requiring a

ALU Silver 1000oF* metal component to hold the seal in a housing. For seals in gear boxes, power transmission equipment, shaft housings, chemical equipment, vehicle parts
and shaft components.
Aluminum Metallic Description: Alloy 6061 Aluminum is an extremely versatile alloy which combines good formability, high corrosion resistance, and medium strength. Yield
strength is 40 ksi. Hardness is 95 Brinell. Melting range is 1080° to 1205°F. Can be used as oil seal insert or casing up to 15 PSI. For higher pressure
Also referred to as: Very shiny when rotary shaft seals, ask your EPM Seal Specialist.
ALU, Aluminum alloy machined ­50 to
500oC*
Characteristics: Soft, multi­functional metal. Finished by machining.

*Aluminum Temperature note: when used as a component of an oil seal it is limited to the highest temperature of the rubber used along with the aluminum to make a complete oil seal)

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