Butyl Rubber | FR 134 | 1/16, 1/8 | 60 | -40 to 180°F | Black | Isobutylene-isoprene | - * Seals for vacuum applications
- * Tire inner liners and tubes
- * Hydraulic applications where synthetic fluids are used
- * many applications requiring an airtight rubber
- * Molded gaskets
- * Marine environments and electrical applications because of its above average tear resistance
| - * Good flexibility while having excellent resistance to gas and steam permeation
- * excellent dielectric properties
- * Very good weathering resistance
- * High abrasion resistance
- * Low permeability to air
- * Poor flame resistance and cold flow characteristics are limited
- * Poor resistance to petroleum based fluids
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EPDM Rubber | 564 | 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 3/16 | 50, 60 | 50 to 250 °F | Black(in stock)), White | Ethylene- Propylene- Diene Modified | - * excellent general purpose gasket materials
- * Outdoor applications where weather, water, ozone, and UV rays resistance is required
- * used in the HVAC industry
- * Used for gaskets, bumpers, auto parts, weather stripping, and conveyor belts
| - * Exceptional resistance to weather aging factors
- * Very good resistance to steam and oxygenated solvents
- * Not recommended for use with petroleum oils
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Neoprene Rubber | FR124, FR129, FR135, FR153, FR154 | 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 | 40, 50, 60, 70 | -20 to 190 °F | Black | Chloroprene | - * Multi purpose
- * Refrigeration seals
- * Meets standards of mass transit industries
- * Bumpers, pads, sealing, and general gasket applications
| - * Invented in 1930 as a substitute for natural rubber, and is the first synthetic rubber that is more resistent to water, oils, heat and solvents than natural rubber and its known for its versatility
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FR114 HIGHER GRADE | 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 | 50 | -30 to 225 °F | Isobutylene-isoprene | - * Multi purpose
- * Refrigeration seals
- * Meets standards of mass transit industries
- * Bumpers, pads, sealing, and general gasket applications
- * Electrical insulation
| - * *Excellent: tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and resistance to heat build up
- * Moderate resistance to ozone, oils, refrigerants, gasoline, and some chemicals
- * Adheres well to metals and fabric
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Nitrile (Buna-N) Rubber | FR113 | 1/16, 1/8 | 60 | 30 to 250 °F | Black | NBR Butadiene, acrylonitrile | - * General purpose oil-resistant used in fuel hoses, gaskets, rollers and other products in which oil resistance is required
- * Most widely used product for sealing due to its excellent resistance to petroleum products
- * Hydraulic applications where synthetic fluids are used
- * more than 50% of the o-rings sold are nitrile o-rings
- * hydraulic fluid applications
- * industrial and automotive applications such as transmission belts and hoses
- * disposable non-latex gloves
| - * Excellent resistance to oil, gasoline, solvents, and hydraulic fluid
- * Good abrasion resistance
- * Poor resistance to concentrated Acids
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Natural Gum Rubber | FR145 | 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 | 40 | -20 to 180 °F | Tan | Isoprene, natural | - * tires
- * Tubing
- * Gaskets
- * Belting
- * Vibration isolators
| - * Crude natural rubber is found in the juices of many plants, after the latex is processed it becomes an elastomer
- * excellent flexibility and tear resistance
- * excellent resistance to water and cold flow
- * low compression set and bonds easily to a wide range of materials
- * poor resistance to sunlight, oxygen, ozone, UV rays, and high temperatures
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SBR Rubber | FR162 (Red Sheet), FR142 (Chute Lining/ Skirtboard in pre-cut widths), FR146(Chute Lining/ Skirtboard in full width Rolls) | 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 1 | 45, 60, 70 | -20 to 180 °F | Red, Black | Styrene- Butadiene | - * Tire, tubes, gaskets, belts, hoses, seals, bumpers
- * many different industrial applications due to its long service life
- * Gaskets, seals, and o-rings
- * Jobs wanting a more physical aesthetic appeal
- * Excellent, low-cost, flange gasket material
- * Good electrical insulation
| - * similar to natural rubber but has superior water, heat, and abrasion resistance
- * wide temperature range and typically odorless
- * Excellent resistance to high temperatures
- * Excellent vibration damping
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Silicone Rubber | FR132 (sheet rubber), FR466(sponge) | sheet rubber: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 sponge: 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 | sheet rubber: 50 sponge: Medium Density in stock (can be special ordered in soft or firm density) | -80 to 500 °F | Black, Red, Grey | Polysiloxane | - * Excellent vibration damping
- * Generally odorless and non-toxic
- * Excellent Gasket Material
| - * Excellent high and low temperature properties
- * Poor tensile, tear, and abrasion resistance
- * FDA approved Ingredients
- * Low Compression Set
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Cork Rubber | DC100, NC710 | 1/16, 1/8 | Soft, Medium, and Firm Densities | -40 to 250 °F | Brown | Cork, blended with a Buna, Nitrile, or Neoprene Rubber | - * Sealing applications
- * Gaskets
- * noise reduction
| - * Good compressibility
- * Good oil resistance
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Hypalon® Rubber (trademark of E.I. Dupont Inc) | Not in stock but can be special ordered | Not in stock but can be special ordered | Not in stock but can be special ordered | -20 to 220 °F | Black | Chloro-sulfonyl-polyethylene | - * Used in whitewater rafts, containment suits, outdoor equipment
- * Used in single-ply roofing membrane
| - * Noted for its resistance to chemicals, temperature extremes, and ultraviolet light
- * An extremely durable and waterproof elastomer
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PORON® Urethane Foam (trademark of Rogers Corp) | 4701 | 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 | Shore”O” <3, 8, 16 Shore “A” <3, 5, 12 [Density: 15, 20, 25, 30 (lb/cubic foot)] | -60 to 250 °F | Black | Urethane Foam | - * Enclosure Doors
- * Consumer Appliances
- * Automotive Interiors
- * Sealing and Gasketing
- * Impact Resistance
- * Protective Gear and Footwear
| - * Elasticity
- * Good Chemical Resistance
- * Flame Retardant
- * Easy to work with
- * Will take adhesive coating
- * Poor moisture resistance
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