RUBBER EXTRUSIONS

The following table shows some of the common rubber extrusions that are available. To order or request a quote on any of these, we would need complete dimensions and the type of rubber that you would like the extrusion to be made of.

At the bottom of this page is a table showing some rubber elastomers that extrusions can be made of, along with the general properties of each compound.


Example Rubber Extrusions
Basic Type Examples
Angle Extrusions L1 Example L2 Example L3 Example
Refrigerator Door Seals E1 Example E2 Example E3 Example
Special Extruded Tubing / Seals O1 Example O2 Example O3 Example
U-Channels U1 Example U2 Example U3 Example
Solid Strip / Cord S1 Example S2 Example S3 Example
Standard Cords C1 Example C2 Example C3 Example
Bumper Strips B1 Example B2 Example B3 Example
Sealing Strips A1 Example A2 Example A3 Example
D-Strips D1 Example D2 Example D3 Example
H-Strips H1 Example H2 Example H3 Example
P-Strips P1 Example P2 Example P3 Example
T-Strips T1 Example T2 Example T3 Example
Special Extrusions W1 Example W2 Example W3 Example



The table below shows the general characteristics of some of the common rubber compounds. Because elastomers are mixed with various chemicals to provide a wide range of physical properties, please call the _____ Rubber & Gasket Customer Service Department with your specific application.

Rubber Elastomers
ASTM Designations Common Name Composition General Properties
CR Neoprene Chloroprene
  • Good abrasion resistance
  • Good weathering characteristics
  • Good oil resistance
  • Flame retarding
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N) Acrylonitrile-butadiene
  • Excellent oil resistance
  • Moderate resistance to aromatics
IIR Butyl Isobutene-isoprene
  • Excellent weathering resistance
  • Good resistance to fire resistant fluids
  • Good heat resistance
  • Low permeability to air
  • Poor resistance to petroleum fluids
SBR SBR Styrene-butadiene
  • Good abrasion resistance
  • Poor resistance to petroleum fluids
EPDM EPDM Ethylene-propylene Diene Terpolymer
  • Excellent ozone resistance
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Good temperature resistance
  • Poor petroleum characteristics
SIL Silicone Polysiloxthane
  • Excellent heat resistance
  • Good weathering characteristics
  • Good chemical resistance
VI Viton® Flourocarbon
  • Excellent heat resistance
  • Excellent petroleum resistance
  • Excellent chemical resistance
CSM Hypalon® Chloro-sulfonated Polyethylene
  • Excellent ozone resistance
  • Good abrasion resistance
  • Good heat resistance
  • Fair petroleum qualities
NR Natural Rubber Isoprene Rubber (Natural)
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Acid resistance
  • Not oil resistant

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