Gasket Material
Pro's
Con's
EPDM
Excellent weather resistance
Good low temperature flexibility
Excellent chemical resistance
Good heat resistance
Poor petroleum oil and solvent resistance
NBR (Nitrile)
Excellent compression set
Superior tear resistance
Abrasion resistance
Poor weather resistance
Moderate heat resistance
Silicone
Excellent extreme temperature properties
Excellent compression set resistance
Very clean, low odour and taste
Typically not good for dynamic seals due to
friction properties and poor abrasion
resistance
FKM (Viton)
Excellent chemical resistance
Excellent heat resistance
Good mechanical properties
Good compression set resistance
Poor low temperature flexibility
Poor resistance to hot water and steam
FVMQ
(Fluorosilicone)
Excellent extreme temperature properties
Excellent compression set resistance
Very clean, low odour and taste
Typically not good for dynamic seals due to
friction properties and poor abrasion
resistance
Custom
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