Choose the Best Rubber for Your Needs Selecting the right rubber material from the variety of options available can be difficult. To simplify this process, we’ve organized the key features of each rubber type, helping you easily identify the most suitable option for your application. For more in-depth information, check out our article/ blog on different rubber types.
SBR
Temperature range:
-20°C to +80°C
Hardness: 65 Shore A
Impenetrability for gases: good
Gasoline: poor
Lubricating oils: moderate
Acids: moderate
Alkalis: moderate
Hydraulic phosphates: poor
Liquid silicates: good
Wear resistance: good
Tear resistance: good
Shock resistance: good
Load-bearing capacity: good
Compression: good
EPDM
Temperature range:
-25°C to +100°C
Hardness: 65 Shore A
Impenetrability for gases: good
Gasoline: poor
Lubricating oils: poor
Acids: good+
Alkalis: good
Hydraulic phosphates: good
Liquid silicates: moderate
Wear resistance: good
Tear resistance: moderate
Shock resistance: good
Load-bearing capacity: good
Compression: moderate
CR – NEOPRENE
Temperature range:
-20°C to +80°C
Hardness: 70 Shore A
Impenetrability for gases: good
Gasoline: poor
Lubricating oils: poor
Acids: moderate
Alkalis: moderate
Hydraulic phosphates: poor
Liquid silicates: poor
Wear resistance: good
Tear resistance: good
Shock resistance: good+
Load-bearing capacity: good++
Compression: good
NBR/SBR
Temperature range:
-20°C to +80°C
Hardness: 65 Shore A
Impenetrability for gases: good
Gasoline: poor
Lubricating oils: good
Acids: good
Alkalis: moderate
Hydraulic phosphates: poor
Liquid silicates: good
Wear resistance: good
Tear resistance: good
Shock resistance: moderate
Load-bearing capacity: good
Compression: good