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Common materials

In the standard construction, our Oil Seals are made from oil and grease resistant rubber based on NBR (Perbunan).

This material has very good running properties and excellent wear resistance. For high shaft speeds, large radial tolerances and good chemical resistance a range of other rubber materials is available.

Choice of material for Oil Seal
Rubber Type Material Code ISO 1629 Heat resistance

Nitrile

  • High wear resistance
  • Good running properties
  • For general use


NBR -35°C / + 100°C

Polyacrylate

  • Better heat, oil and chemical resistance than NBR
  • It is recommended for use in oil which contains load bearing additives such as EP Gear Oils
ACM -20°C / + 180°C

Viton®

  • High level of chemical resistance
  • High temperature resistance
FPM -30°C / + 180°C
Silicone
  • Wide temperature range
  • Commonly used in low temperature applications
  • Very prone to mechanical damage during fitting
MVQ -50°C / + 150°C

Polytetrafluoroethylene

  • Chemical resistance
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Poor elastic properties
  • Not wear resistant if used by dynamic applications
PTFE -80°C / + 200°C

Leather

  • Recommended for abrasive applications
  • Good running properties, due to the impregnated seal lip
  • Can be used on shafts which have a surface roughness outside the range for rubber Seals
  • Not suitable for water
-20°C / + 90°C
Max. temperature (°C) of the sealing medium
Elastomer Min. temp. Motor Oil

Gearbox oil
SAE

A.T.F.-
oil
Hypoid oil Grease Fuel Water Logen Brake fluids
NBR -35 +100 +80 +100 +80 +90 +90 +70 +70 -
ACM -20 +130 +120 +130 +120 * * - - -
MVQ -50 +150 +130 * * * * - - -
PFM -30 +180 +150 +170 +150 * * +100 +100 *

 
- = For these media the elastomer is not resistant
* = Within these groups, there are media which can be sealed by the elastomer in question, although these media could have a disadvantageous influence on the elastomer.

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