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Comparison of Properties Chart

This chart matches the properties of rubber compounds required in most common O-Ring and custom molded rubber applications with the capabilities of commonly used rubber compounds. Because no single compound is rated "excellent" for all properties, compromises are sometimes necessary when selecting a compound. Summit Industries can assist in determining a suitable compound for your application.


E = Excellent
G = Good
F = Fair
P = Poor

PROPERTY
 
Nitrile SBR Neoprene Ethylene Propylene Viton - Fluorocarbon Fluorosilicone Polyacrylate Polyurethane Silicone
Ozone resistance
P
P
G
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
Weather resistance
F
F
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
Heat resistance
G
F
G
G
E
E
E
E
E
E
Chemical resistance
F
G
F
G
F
G
E
E
E
P
F
G
E
Oil resistance
E
P
F
G
P
E
G
E
G
P
G
 
Impermeability
G
F
G
G
G
P
E
G
P
Cold resistance
G
G
F
G
G
E
F
P
G
E
P
G
E
Tear resistance
F
G
F
G
F
G
G
E
F
P
F
G
G
E
P
Abrasion resistance
G
G
G
G
E
G
P
G
E
P
Set resistance
G
E
G
F
G
E
G
E
G
E
F
F
G
E
 
Dynamic properties
G
E
G
F
G
E
G
E
P
F
E
P
Acid resistance
F
F
F
G
G
E
F
G
P
P
F
G
Tensile strength
G
E
G
E
G
G
E
G
E
F
F
E
P
Electrical properties
F
G
F
G
F
E
F
F
G
E
Water/Steam resistance
F
G
F
G
F
E
F
G
F
P
P
F
 
Flame resistance
G
G
G
G
G
P
G
E
P


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