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Table of properties of various common rubber materials and application scenarios

2024-12-30
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       Selecting the appropriate rubber material requires consideration of multiple factors,including usage conditions,design requirements,testing requirements,material specification selection,and cost.Here are some key points to help you choose the right rubber material:
 
 
1.Usage Conditions Considerations
 
• Contact Media:Consider the liquids,gases,solids,and chemical agents the rubber will come into contact with.
 
• Temperature Range:Consider the minimum and maximum temperatures at which the rubber will operate.
 
• Pressure Range:Consider the minimum compression ratio when the sealing parts are under pressure.
 
• Static or Dynamic Use:Choose materials based on whether the rubber parts are used statically or dynamically.
 
 
2.Design Requirements Considerations
 
• Combination Considerations:Consider the compatibility of rubber with other materials.
 
• Chemical Reactions:Consider possible chemical reactions during use.
 
• Service Life:Consider the expected service life of rubber parts and potential failure causes.
 
• Lubrication and Assembly Methods:Consider the lubrication and assembly methods of components.
 
• Tolerances:Consider the tolerance requirements for rubber parts.
 
 
3.Testing Requirements Considerations
 
• Testing Standards:Define the testing standards for rubber parts.
 
• Sample Confirmation:Decide whether sample confirmation is needed.
 
• Acceptance Standards:Set the acceptance standards for rubber parts.
 
• Main Sealing Surface:Set requirements for the main sealing surface.
 
 
4.Material Specification Selection
 
• Standard Selection:Decide which material specification to use,such as American ASTM,German DIN,Japanese JIS,Chinese GB,etc.
 
• Supplier Discussion:Discuss with suppliers to define the selection of rubber materials.
 
• Quality-Stable Suppliers:Choose suppliers with stable product quality.
 
 
5.Cost Considerations
 
• Suitable Rubber Material:Choose the right rubber material to avoid using expensive and impractical rubber materials.
 
Here is an overview of common rubber materials, their specifications, and properties:
Rubber Material Overview Characteristics Applications
NBR (Nitrile Rubber) Obtained by emulsion polymerization of butadiene and acrylonitrile, known as butadiene-acrylonitrile rubber, or simply nitrile rubber. Best oil resistance, insoluble in nonpolar and weakly polar oils. Superior aging resistance compared to natural and styrene-butadiene rubbers. Good wear resistance, 30-45% higher than natural rubber. Used for oil-contact hoses, rollers, gaskets, seals, tank linings, and large oil bladders. Suitable for transporting hot materials.
EPDM (Ethylene-Propylene Diene Monomer) Copolymer synthesized from ethylene and propylene. Excellent aging resistance, known as "crack-free" rubber. Outstanding resistance to chemicals. Automotive parts: including tire sidewalls and side wall covers. Electrical products: including high, medium, and low voltage cable insulation materials. Industrial products: resistant to acids, bases, ammonia, and oxidizing agents; various hoses, gaskets; heat-resistant conveyor belts and transmission belts. Building materials: rubber products for bridge engineering, rubber flooring, etc. Other applications: rubber boats, swimming pool air pads, diving suits, etc.
Silicone Rubber (VQM) Refers to a class of elastic materials with Si-O units in the molecular chain and single-unit side chains as mono-valent organic groups, collectively called organopolysiloxanes. Both heat and cold resistant, maintaining elasticity in the range of -100°C to 300°C. Excellent ozone and weathering resistance. Good electrical insulation; its properties change little when wet, in contact with water, or when the temperature rises. Widely used in aviation, aerospace, automotive, metallurgy, and other industrial sectors. Also widely used as medical materials.
HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber) Made by hydrogenating nitrile rubber to remove some double bonds, resulting in improved resistance to heat, weather, and oil compared to general nitrile rubber. Better wear resistance than nitrile rubber. Excellent resistance to corrosion, tension, and compression deformation. Used in automotive engine systems and seals. Widely applied in environmental refrigerant R134a systems.
ACM (Acrylic Rubber) Made from Alkyl Ester Acrylate as the main component. Good resistance to oxidation and weathering. Has the function of resisting deformation. Used in automotive transmission systems and power system seals.
SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) A copolymer of styrene and butadiene, with uniform quality and fewer foreign particles compared to natural rubber. Low-cost, non-oil-resistant material. Good water resistance, with good elasticity below 70° hardness. Widely used in tires, hoses, belts, shoes, automotive parts, wires, cables, and other rubber products.
FPM (Fluorocarbon Rubber) A class of synthetic polymer elastomers with fluorine atoms in the main chain or side chains. Excellent high-temperature resistance (can be used long-term at 200°C and can withstand short-term temperatures above 300°C). Widely used in modern aviation, missiles, rockets, spacecraft, and other high-tech fields, as well as in the automotive, shipbuilding, chemical, petroleum, telecommunications, and mechanical industries.
FLS (Fluorinated Silicone Rubber) Silicone rubber treated with fluorine, combining the advantages of both fluorine rubber and silicone rubber. Good resistance to chemicals, fuels, and high and low temperatures. Used in space and aerospace components.
CR (Chloroprene Rubber) Made from the polymerization of 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene, a type of high molecular weight elastomer. High mechanical performance, comparable to natural rubber in tensile strength. Used for making hoses, belts, cable sheaths, printing rollers, boards, gaskets, and various seals and adhesives.
IIR (Butyl Rubber) Made from the copolymerization of isobutylene with a small amount of isoprene, retaining a small amount of unsaturated bases for vulcanization. Has impermeability to most general gases. Used for rubber parts resistant to chemicals, vacuum equipment.
NR (Natural Rubber) Made from the sap of plants, processed into a highly elastic solid. Excellent physical and mechanical properties, elasticity, and processing performance. Widely used in tires, belts, hoses, shoes, rubber cloth, and daily, medical, and sports products.
PU (Polyurethane Rubber) Contains a large number of isocyanate groups in the molecular chain, with excellent mechanical properties, high hardness, and high elasticity. High tensile strength. Large elongation. Wide hardness range. Widely used in the automotive industry, machinery industry, electrical and instrument industry, leather and footwear industry, construction, medical, and sports fields.