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Thermoset elastomers, commonly known as rubber, are the best materials for a wide variety of industrial applications, due to their ability to provide both flexibility and durability. However, elastomers are complex materials, which must be chosen carefully and compounded to fit the part’s function and the molding process required.
The most popular types of elastomers for industrial applications of molded rubber parts.
- Natural Rubber
- Polyisoprene
- Butyl Rubber (IIR, Isobutene-isoprene)
- Chloroprene (CR, Neoprene®)
- Ethylene Propylene Diene (EPDM)
- Fluorocarbon (FMK, Viton®)
- Fluorosilicone (FSI)
- Nitrile Butadiene (NBR)
- Saturated Nitrile (HNBR)
- Silicone Rubber (SI, Gum and Liquid)
- Styrene Butadiene (SBR)
- Urethane (PU, Polyurethane)
While the terms rubber and elastomer are used interchangeably, the materials are different in their chemical compositions and their uses. Elastomers for industrial use are classed according to their application, whether for a general purpose or a high function component, as well as their ability to resist oils and chemicals, maintain biocompatibility, or withstand high and low temperatures during operation.
Five General Purpose Elastomers – Industrial Applications
ETHYLENE PROPYLENE DIENE (EPDM/EPM)
Applications
- Hoses: coolant, heater, brake, A/C and air tubing
- Radiator seals
- Weather strips and sealing systems
- Molded gaskets and ducts
- Windshield wipers, mounts
- Tire and tube applications
- Connectors and tapes
- Conveyor belts
- Roll coverings
- Roofing sheets
- Window profiles
- Gaskets
NATURAL RUBBER
Applications
- Tires
- Automotive products
- Industrial and engineering goods
- Footwear
- Adhesives
- Windshield wiper blades
- Latex products
- Conveyor belts
- Hoses
- Rubber linings
- Rubberized fabrics and components
- Bridge bearing pads
- Dock fenders
- Anti-vibration mountings
- Vehicle suspension systems
POLYISOPRENE
Applications
- Hoses
- Tires
- Engine mounts
- Shock absorbers
- Bushings
- Gaskets
- Footwear
- Sporting goods
STYRENE BUTADIENE RUBBER (SBR)
Applications
- Tires
- Tubes
- Gaskets
- Belts
- Hoses
- Seals
- Shock mounts
SILICONE RUBBER
Applications
Automotive
- Pollution-control devices
- Ignition cables insulated and/or jack
- Coolant and heater hoses
Aerospace
- Connectors
- Dust boots
- Seals
- Gaskets
- Cushions
- Anti-icing hoses
- Oxygen masks
Appliances
- Wire insulation
- Oven door gaskets
- Defroster wires
- Electrical applications
Food and Health
- Baby bottle nipples
- Tubing for liquids
- Conveyor belts for food
Medical
- Prosthetic devices
- Implants
- Surgical tubing