Material Properties Chart
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| Nitrile | EPDM | Neoprene | Urethane | Silicone | FKM | |
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| Temperature |
-40 to 250°F -40 to 121°C |
-60 to 300°F -51 to 149°C |
-45 to 250°F -43 to 121°C |
60 to 225°F 16 to 107°C |
-75 to 450°F -59 to 232°C |
-20 to 400°F -29 to 204°C |
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| Shelf Life | 15 years | Unlimited | 15 years | 5 years | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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| Mold Shrinkage | 1.5 to 3.5% | 1.9 to 3.5% | 1.0 to 3.0% | 1.6 to 3.3% | 2.0 to 5.0% | 2.0 to 4.5% |
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| Cost | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Poor | Fair | Fair |
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| Abrasion Resistance | Good / Excellent | Good | Good / Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
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| Compress Set | Good | Fair / Good | Fair / Good | Good / Excellent | Good / Excellent | Good |
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| Tear Resistance | Good | Fair / Good | Good | Excellent | Poor | Fair / Good |
