ISO 3601 Metric Size O-Rings Quick Reference Chart
ISO 3601 Metric Size O-Rings Quick Reference Chart
ISO 3601 Metric Size O-Rings Quick Reference Chart
Apple O-Rings are available in a choice of six basic materials, each in a range of
optional Durometer (Shore A) Hardnesses. Other materials available upon request.
Buna-N/Nitrile: Buna N/Nitrile Neoprene: In the Neoprene family, All materials are compounded under 3. List ALL factors of seal
rubber is a copolymer of butadiene you will find compounds which are stringent quality control for uniformity application and check material
and acrylonitrile. You will find the superior sealing materials for of physical properties, and to meet performance.
compounds that are ideally the refrigeration industry featuring or exceed Government, Military,
A. Pressure: determines material
suited for oil and fuel resistant resistance to ammonia and Freon. Space Program, Automotive,
hardness and selection.
applications of all types F.D.A., Industrial and Commercial
Fluorocarbon: In the Fluorocarbon
specifications. B. Heat/Cold: check material
Ethylene-Propylene: In the family, you will find compounds
temperature range(s).
Ethylene-Propylene family, you that make up the preferred seals To Determine Material:
will find compounds that are used for aircraft engines, automotive 1. Determine end use: static C. Friction: determines material
extensively for outdoor, weather fuel handling systems, and (stationary) or dynamic (moving). hardness and selection.
resistant uses, water appliances. vacuum service.
2. List the substance that the seal D. Permeability: important
The first choice for low torque
Fluorosilicone: In the will be exposed to and check for pneumatic and
drive belts.
Fluorosilicone family, you will find O-Ring material resistances in vacuum applications.
Silicone: In the Silicone family, compounds that make up seals that Chemical Compatibility Table(s)
4. Economy: see General Properties
you will find compounds that are are unparalleled for aerospace fuel listed in the Apple Seal
chart located in the Apple Seal
excellent as static seals in extreme systems and auto fuel emission Design Guide.
Design Guide for most
temperature conditions. control systems.
economical choice when
several materials will do.
The most commonly used durometer is 70. Although other durometers are offered, availability may be limited due to processing or shrinkage factors.
Apple Material
Durometers
(Shore A)
Range
Materials Description
Buna-N/Nitrile (NBR) BN 40 thru 90 -40 to +125C Presently the seal industrys most widely used elastometer. Nitrile
combines excellent resistance to petroleum-based oils and fuels,
silicone greases, hydraulic fluids, water and alcohols, with a good
balance of such desirable working properties as low compression
set, high tensile strength, and high abrasion resistance.
Ethylene-Propylene (EPM/EPDM) EP 40 thru 90 -40 to +135C Featuring good resistance to such polar solvents as ketones (MEK &
Acetone). EPDM is also highly recommended for effective resistance to
steam, hot water, silicone oils and greases, dilute acids and alkalies,
alcohols and automotive brake fluids. Properly compounded, Ethylene
Propylene can provide extended temperature range of -60C to +176C.
Silicone (MQ; PMQ; VMQ; PVMQ) SL 25 thru 80 -65 to +200C Especially resistant to high, dry heat, in primarily static applications.
Silicones are fungus resistant, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic
elastomers, possessing high resistance to the aging effects of both
sunlight and ozone attack.
Neoprene (Chloroprene) (CR) CR 40 thru 90 -40 to +121C An early developed, oil-resistant substitute for Natural Rubber, Neoprene
features moderate resistance to petroleum oils; good resistance to ozone,
sunlight and oxygen aging; relatively low compression set; good resilience;
reasonable cost; and high resistance to attack by Freon and Ammonia.
Fluorocarbon (Viton) (Fluorel) (FKM) VT 55 thru 95 -25 to +230C Combining high temperature toughness with wide chemical agent
compatibility, Fluorocarbon compounds feature excellent resistance
to petroleum products and solvents, with good high temperature
compression set characteristics.
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) FS 40 thru 80 -60 to +200C Combining the good high and low temperature stability of
Silicones with the fuel, oil, and solvent resistance of fluorocarbons.
FS compounds feature good compression set and resilience
properties. FS compounds are suitable for exposure to air,
sunlight, ozone, chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons.