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Specification for O-Ring Materials and Properties

Table of Contents
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Designations ......................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Property Requirements of Laboratory Test Specimens ....................................................................... 5
4 Property Requirements of O-Rings .................................................................................................... 14
5 Color Coding of O-Rings .................................................................................................................... 20
6 Materials Identified as Not For New Design ....................................................................................... 21
7 Quality Assurance .............................................................................................................................. 26
8 Restricted Use of Materials ................................................................................................................ 27
9 References ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Summary of Changes from Previous Edition
(For Information Only — Not Part of the Standard) ............................................................................ 30

List of Tables
Table 1 Designations and Descriptions for O-Ring Materials .................................................................. 3
Table 2 Specified Properties of JDM H4C — H4I Materials — Laboratory Test Specimens .................. 5
Table 3 Specified Properties of JDM H4J — H4S Materials — Laboratory Test Specimens.................. 8
Table 4 Specified Properties of JDM H4T — H4U Materials — Laboratory Test Specimens ............... 11
Table 5 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4C — H4I Materials ................................... 14
Table 6 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4J — H4S Materials ................................... 16
Table 7 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4T — H4U Materials .................................. 18
Table 8 Color Coding of O-Rings Made from JDM H4 Materials ........................................................... 20
Table 9 Designations and Descriptions for O-Ring Materials ................................................................ 21
Table 10 Specified Properties of JDM H4A and H4B Materials — Laboratory Test Specimens............. 22
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Table 11 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4A and H4B Materials ................................ 24
Table 12 Color Coding of O-Rings Made from JDM H4A and H4B Materials ......................................... 25

D
R
A
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T

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1 Scope

1.1 JDM H4 specifies property requirements for O-rings and for the elastomeric materials used to
manufacture O-rings. JDM H4 does not cover dimensional or other quality requirements of finished O-rings;
refer to part drawings and O-ring product standards for requirements of finished O-rings.

1.2 This standard can contain mandatory provisions, which are identified by the words “shall” or
“required”. Compliance with the mandatory provisions is required to claim conformance with this standard.
This standard can also contain guideline provisions, which are generally identified by the words “should” or
“recommended”. Compliance with the guideline provisions is not required, because they might not be
appropriate for all machines or all applications.

2 Designations
Designations and descriptions for O-ring materials are shown in Table 1.

Table 1 Designations and Descriptions for O-Ring Materials

ASTM D2000 / Shore A
JDM H4 SAE J200 Type Durometer ISO 1629 Material
Number and Class Material Description Hardness Reference

Nitrile or hydrogenated nitrile

JDM H4C CH 75 NBR, HNBR
elastomer

Nitrile or hydrogenated nitrile

JDM H4D CH 90 NBR, HNBR
elastomer
Hydrogenated nitrile
JDM H4F CH 75 HNBR
elastomer
Hydrogenated nitrile
JDM H4G CH 90 HNBR
elastomer
Hydrogenated nitrile
JDM H4H DH 75 HNBR
elastomer
Hydrogenated nitrile
JDM H4I DH 90 HNBR
elastomer
Silicone or fluorosilicone MQ, PMQ, PVMQ,
JDM H4J FK/ GE 70
elastomer VMQ, FMQ, FVMQ
Butyl, SBR or EPDM
JDM H4N BA/ CA 70 IIR, SBR, EPDM
elastomer
JDM H4P HK Fluorocarbon elastomer 75 FKM
Fluorocarbon elastomer
JDM H4Q HK (coolant and biofuel 75 FKM
resistant)

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Table 1 Designations and Descriptions for O-Ring Materials

ASTM D2000 / Shore A
JDM H4 SAE J200 Type Durometer ISO 1629 Material
Number and Class Material Description Hardness Reference
JDM H4R HK Fluorocarbon elastomer 90 FKM
Fluorocarbon elastomer
JDM H4S HK (coolant and biofuel 90 FKM
resistant)
JDM H4T KK Perfluoroelastomer 75 FFKM
JDM H4U KK Perfluoroelastomer 90 FFKM

D
• ASTM/SAE type and class indicate a test temperature and maximum volume increase in IRM 903
oil.
• ISO 1629 material references are standard nomenclature, based on chemical composition, for

R
rubber compounds that meet the general material description of the corresponding JDM H4
designation.
• H4C, H4D, H4F and H4G materials are usually peroxide cured, although other curing methods may

A
be used if the O-rings meet all specification requirements.
• H4P and H4R can be copolymers. Rest of the FKM numbers should not be copolymers. Copolymers
should not be used for fuel application.

F
• O-ring material substitutions:
• H4F may be substituted for H4C. H4G may be substituted for H4D.

T
• H4A and H4B no longer should be specified for any new design. Existing prints specifying JDM H4A
and H4B can be substituted with H4C and H4D respectively.
• H4C shall not be substituted for H4F. H4D shall not be substituted for H4G.
• Any other O-ring material substitutions shall be pre-approved by the appropriate John Deere
materials engineer for elastomers.
• H4Q, H4S, H4T and H4U should be metal oxide free.

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3 Property Requirements of Laboratory Test Specimens

Properties of the elastomers used to manufacture O-rings shall conform to the requirements of the specified
JDM H4 designations as shown in Table 2, Table 3 and Table 4.

Table 2 Specified Properties of JDM H4C — H4I Materials — Laboratory Test

Specimens
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4C H4D H4F H4G H4H H4I Method

Basic requirements
ASTM
Shore A hardness points 75  5 90  5 75  5 90  5 75  5 90  5
D2240
Tensile strength MPa  12  14  15  14  15  15
Ultimate elongation %  125  85  125  85  150  100
Modulus at 50% - ASTM
MPa —  5.5 —  5.5 D412
elongation
Modulus at 100%
MPa  4.1 —  5.5 — 9  12
elongation
Heat aging
70 h at test temperature °C 125 125 125 125 150 150
0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to
Δ Shore A hardness points
+7 +7 +5 +7 +10 +10
Δ Tensile strength, max % −20 −20 −15 −20 −15 −10
Δ Ultimate elongation, ASTM
% −35 −50 −30 −20 −25 −20 D865
max
Δ Modulus at 100%
% −25 — −20 — - -
elongation, max
no no no no no no
Surface condition —
cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks
Compression set
70 h at 100°C %  15  20  15  20 - -
70 h at 125°C %  20  25  25  25 - -
ASTM
70 h at 150°C %  35  40  35  35  20  30 D395
70 h at 175°C % — — — — - - Method
B
70 h at 200°C % — — — — - -
336 h at 200°C % — — — — - -

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Table 2 Specified Properties of JDM H4C — H4I Materials — Laboratory Test

Specimens
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4C H4D H4F H4G H4H H4I Method

Oil immersion, IRM 901 oil

70 h at test temperature °C 125 125 125 125 150 150
−5 to
Δ Shore A hardness points  10 5 5 5 5
+10
Δ Tensile strength, max % −20 −20 −15 −15 −15 −15 ASTM
D471

D
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% −35 −40 −20 −20 −20 −20
max
−3 to −4 to
Δ Volume 3 4 5 5

R
%
+5 +5
Oil immersion, IRM 903 oil

A
70 h at test temperature 0 125 125 125 125 150 150
−10 to −10 to −10 to
Δ Shore A hardness points 5  10  10
+5 +5 +5
Δ Tensile strength, max
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% −35 −35 −20 −30 −30 −20 ASTM
D471 F
% −35 −35 −20 −20 −30 −20

T
max
0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to
Δ Volume %
+25 +25 +25 +25 +25 +25
Fuel immersion, ASTM Fuel B
70 h at test temperature °C — — — — — —
Δ Shore A hardness points — — — — — —
Δ Tensile strength, max % — — — — — — ASTM
D471
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% — — — — — —
max
Δ Volume % — — — — — —
Antifreeze immersion, mixture of ethylene glycol (50%) and water (50%)
70 h at test temperature °C 100 100 100 100 100 100
−5 to −5 to
Δ Shore A hardness points 5 5 5 5
+10 +10
Δ Tensile strength, max % −15 −15 −15 −20 −15 −15 ASTM
D471
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% −25 −25 −20 −20 −20 −20
max
−3 to −3 to −3 to −3 to −3 to −3 to
Δ Volume %
+15 +15 +15 +15 +10 +15

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Table 2 Specified Properties of JDM H4C — H4I Materials — Laboratory Test

Specimens
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4C H4D H4F H4G H4H H4I Method
Fluid resistance, AdBlue 32.5% or AUD 32
168 h at test temperature °C — — — — 95 95
Δ Shore A hardness points — — — —  10  10 ASTM
D471
-3 to -3 to
Δ Volume % — — — —
30 30
Brake fluid immersion, SAE J1703, RM-66-05
70 h at test temperature °C — — — — — —
Δ Shore A hardness points — — — — — —
Δ Tensile strength, max % — — — — — — ASTM
D471
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% — — — — — —
max
Δ Volume % — — — — — —
ASTM
Tear resistance,
kN/m — — — — — — D624
Under 7.0 MPa load
Die B
Low temperature
5 h at test temperature °C −40 −40 −40 −40 -40 -40
no no no no no no JDQ 112
Brittleness —
cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks
ASTM
TR-10 temperature °C  −21  −21  −21  −21  -30  -30
D1329
High temperature
5 h at test temperature °C 125 125 125 125 150 150
no no no no no no JDQ 112
Brittleness —
cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks

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Table 3 Specified Properties of JDM H4J — H4S Materials — Laboratory Test

Specimens
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4J H4N H4P H4Q H4R H4S Method

Basic requirements
ASTM
Shore A hardness points 70  5 70  5 75  5 75  5 90  5 90  5
D2240
Tensile strength MPa  6.1  12  10.6  10  10.6  15
Ultimate elongation %  50  150  150  160  100  100
ASTM

D
Modulus at 50% elongation MPa — — — — — — D412
Modulus at 100%
MPa — — — 9  10.6  14
elongation
Heat aging
70 h at test temperature °C 225 125 250 200 250 200
R
A
0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to
Δ Shore A hardness points
+10 +10 +10 +10 +5 +5
Δ Tensile strength, max % −15 −15 −35 -20 −35 −35
Δ Ultimate elongation,
max
% −25 −10 −20 -20 −20 −20
ASTM
D865 F
T
Δ Modulus at 100%
% — — — — — —
elongation, max
no no no no no no
Surface condition —
cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks
Compression set
70 h at 100°C % —  20 — — — -
70 h at 125°C % —  20 — — — -
ASTM
70 h at 150°C % —  30 — — — - D395
70 h at 175°C %  15 — — — — Method
B
70 h at 200°C % — —  20 20  25  45
336 h at 200°C % — —  40  40  45  50

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Table 3 Specified Properties of JDM H4J — H4S Materials — Laboratory Test

Specimens
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4J H4N H4P H4Q H4R H4S Method

Oil immersion, IRM 901 oil

70 h at test temperature °C 150 — 200 200 200 200
−15 to
Δ Shore A hardness points — 5 5 5 5
+5
Δ Tensile strength, max % −25 — −15 −15 −15 −15 ASTM
D471
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% −25 — −15 −15 −15 −15
max
0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to
Δ Volume % —
+20 +3 +3 +4 +4
Oil immersion, IRM 903 oil
70 h at test temperature °C — — — 150 — 150
Δ Shore A hardness points — — — 5 — 5
Δ Tensile strength, max % — — — −15 — −15
ASTM
Δ Ultimate elongation, D471
% — — — −15 — −15
max
0 to 0 to
Δ Volume % — — — —
+5 +5
Fuel immersion, ASTM Fuel B
70 h at test temperature °C — — 25 25 25 25
Shore A hardness points — — 5 5 5 5
Δ Tensile strength, max % — — −15 −15 −15 −15
ASTM
Δ Ultimate elongation, D471
% — — −15 −15 −15 −15
max
0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to
Δ Volume % — —
+5 +5 +5 +5
Antifreeze immersion, mixture of ethylene glycol (50%) and water (50%)
70 h at test temperature °C 100 100 100 100 100 100
−5 to −5 to −5 to −5 to
Δ Shore A hardness points 5 5
+10 +10 +10 +10
Δ Tensile strength, max % −15 −10 −15 −25 −15 −15 ASTM
D471
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% −25 −10 −25 −35 −10 −25
max
-3 to -3 to -3 to -3 to -3 to
Δ Volume % 3
+15 +15 +15 +10 +15

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Table 3 Specified Properties of JDM H4J — H4S Materials — Laboratory Test

Specimens
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4J H4N H4P H4Q H4R H4S Method

Fluid resistance, FAM B

1000 h at test temperature °C — — — 60 — 60
0 to - — 0 to -
Δ Shore A hardness points — — — ASTM
15 15
D471
0 to — 0 to
Δ Volume % — — —
25 25
Fluid resistance, Methanol
1000 h at test temperature °C — — — 50 — 50
D
Δ Shore A hardness

Δ Volume
points

%
—

—
—

—
—

—
5
0 to
—
—
5
0 to
ASTM
D471 R
A
15 15
Brake fluid immersion, SAE J1703, RM-66-05
70 h at test temperature °C — 100 — — — —
Δ Shore A hardness
Δ Tensile strength, max
points
%
—
—
5
−15
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
F
T
ASTM
Δ Ultimate elongation, D471
% — −15 — — — —
max
0 to
Δ Volume % — — — — —
+10
ASTM
Tear resistance,
kN/m  10 — — — — — D624
Under 7.0 MPa load
Die B
Low temperature
5 h at test temperature °C −65 −40 −35 −40 −35 −40
JDQ
no no no no no no 112
Brittleness —
cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks
ASTM
TR-10 temperature °C  −65  −45  −15 -30  −15 -30
D1329
High temperature
5 h at test temperature °C 175 125 200 200 200 200
JDQ
no no no no no no 112
Brittleness —
cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks

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Table 4 Specified Properties of JDM H4T — H4U Materials — Laboratory Test

Specimens
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4T H4U Method
Basic requirements
point ASTM
Shore A hardness 75  5 90  5 D2240
s
Tensile strength MPa  12  15
Ultimate elongation %  120  110
Modulus at 50% ASTM
MPa — — D412
elongation
Modulus at 100%
MPa —  14
elongation
Heat aging
70 h at test temperature °C 300 300
point
Δ Shore A hardness ±5 ±5
s
Δ Tensile strength, max % ±25 -15
Δ Ultimate elongation, ASTM
% -30 -20 D865
max
Δ Modulus at 100%
% - -
elongation, max
no no
Surface condition —
cracks cracks
Compression set
70 h at 100°C % - -
70 h at 125°C % - -
ASTM
70 h at 150°C % - - D395
Method B
70 h at 175°C % - -
70 h at 200°C % - -
336 h at 200°C %  20  30

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Table 4 Specified Properties of JDM H4T — H4U Materials — Laboratory Test

Specimens
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4T H4U Method
Oil immersion, IRM 901 oil
70 h at test temperature °C 200 200
point
Δ Shore A hardness 5 5
s
ASTM
Δ Tensile strength, max % −10 -10
D471

D
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% −10 -10
max
Δ Volume % 0 to +3 0 to +3
Oil immersion, IRM 903 oil
70 h at test temperature °C 150 150
R
Δ Shore A hardness
point
s
5 5
ASTM
A
Δ Tensile strength, max −15

F
% -15
D471
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% −15 -15
max
Δ Volume
Fuel immersion, ASTM Fuel B
% 0 to +4 0 to +5
T
70 h at test temperature °C 25 25
point
Δ Shore A hardness 3 3
s
ASTM
Δ Tensile strength, max % −10 -10
D471
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% −10 -10
max
Δ Volume % 0 to +3 0 to +3
Antifreeze immersion, mixture of ethylene glycol (50%) and water (50%)
70 h at test temperature °C 100 100
point
Δ Shore A hardness 5 5
s
ASTM
Δ Tensile strength, max % −10 −10 D471
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% −10 −10
max
Δ Volume % 3 3

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Table 4 Specified Properties of JDM H4T — H4U Materials — Laboratory Test

Specimens
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4T H4U Method
Fluid resistance, FAM B
1000 h at test temperature °C 60 60
point ASTM
Δ Shore A hardness 0 to -10 0 to -10 D471
s
Δ Volume % 0 to 15 0 to 15
Fluid resistance, Methanol
1000 h at test temperature °C 50 50
ASTM
Δ Shore A hardness points 5 5 D471
Δ Volume % 0 to 10 0 to 10
Brake fluid immersion, SAE J1703, RM-66-05
70 h at test temperature °C — —
Δ Shore A hardness points — —
Δ Tensile strength, max % — — ASTM
D471
Δ Ultimate elongation,
% — —
max
Δ Volume % — —
ASTM
Tear resistance, Under
kN/m — — D624 Die
7.0 MPa load B

Low temperature
5 h at test temperature °C -2 -2
no no JDQ 112
Brittleness —
cracks cracks
ASTM
TR-10 temperature °C 0 0 D1329

High temperature
5 h at test temperature °C 300 300
no no JDQ 112
Brittleness —
cracks cracks

Note 1 Use reflux condenser for IRM 901 and IRM 903 at test temperatures of 125° C(257°F) or more. Use a reflux
condenser for testing with AdBlue 32.5% or AUD 32.

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4 Property Requirements of O-Rings

Properties of O-rings manufactured to JDM H4 designations shall conform to the requirements of the
specified JDM H4 designation as shown in Table 5, Table 6 and Table 7.

Table 5 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4C — H4I Materials
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4C H4D H4F H4G H4H H4I Method
Basic requirements
ASTM
IRHD hardness IRHD 75  7 90  7 75  7 90  7 75  7 90 7
D1415
Heat aging
70 h at test temperature °C 125 125 125 125 150 150
D
R
ASTM
0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to 0 to D865
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD
+7 +7 +7 +5 +7 +7

A
Compression set for O-ring cross section
70 h at test temperature °C 125 125 125 125 150 150
 45  50  40  45  40  45

F
1.80 mm %
2.65 mm %  40  40  30  35  30  35 ASTM
3.55 mm %  30  40  30  35  30  35 D1414

5.30 mm
 7.00 mm
%
%
 25
 25
 35
 35
 25
 20
 35
 35
 25
 20
 35
 35
T
Compression set for O-ring cross section
1000 h at test temperature °C 125 125 125 125 150 150
1.80 mm %  93  93  85  85  85  85
2.65 mm %  90  90  80  80  80  80 ASTM
3.55 mm %  80  85  80  85  80  85 D1414

5.30 mm %  70  75  70  75  70  75
 7.00 mm %  60  65  60  65  60  65

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Table 5 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4C — H4I Materials
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4C H4D H4F H4G H4H H4I Method
Air conditioning refrigerant immersion, mixture of R-134a refrigerant (1630 mL) and PAG 46 oil (250
mL)
168 h at test temperature °C 150 — 150 — 150 150
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD 5 — 5 — 5 5 ASTM
Δ Tensile strength, max % −40 — −30 — −30 −30 D1414
(median
Δ Ultimate elongation, value of
% −45 — −30 — −30 −30
max 5
Δ Volume, max % −10 — −10 — −10 −10 O-rings)

Δ Compression set %  60 —  60 —  60  60
Fluid resistance, AdBlue 32.5% or AUD 32
1000 h at test temperature °C — — — — 80 80
Δ Shore A hardness points — — — —  10  10 ASTM
D1414
— — — — -3 to -3 to
Δ Volume %
30 30
Oil immersion, IRM 901 oil
70 h at test temperature °C 125 125 125 125 150 150
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD 5 7 5 4 5 4 ASTM
D1414
−3 to −3 to −3 to
Δ Volume % 5 5 5
+5 +5 +5
Low temperature
5 h at test temperature °C −40 −40 −40 −40 -40 -40
no no no no no no JDQ 112
Brittleness —
cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks cracks
ASTM
TR-10 temperature °C  −21  −21  −21  −21  -30  -30
D1329

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Table 6 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4J — H4S Materials
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4J H4N H4P H4Q H4R H4S Method

Basic requirements
ASTM
IRHD hardness IRHD 70  7 70  7 75  7 75  7 90  7 90  7
D1415

Heat aging
70 h at test temperature °C 175 125 200 200 200 200
ASTM
0 to

D
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD 0 to +7 0 to +5 0 to +7 0 to +5 0 to +5 D865
+5

Compression set for O-ring cross section

70 h at test temperature
1.80 mm
°C
%
175
 15
125
 20
200
 30
200
 30
200
 40
200
 50
R
2.65 mm
3.55 mm
%
%
 15
 15
 20
 20
 25
 20
 25
 20
 40
 40
 50
 45
ASTM
D1414 A
5.30 mm

 7.00 mm
%
%
 15
 15
 20
 20
 20
 20
 20
 20
 35
 30
 45
 45
F
Compression set for O-ring cross section
1000 h at test
°C 175 125 200 200 200 200
T
temperature
1.80 mm %  35  55  55  55  70  70
2.65 mm %  35  55  55  55  70  70 ASTM
D1414
3.55 mm %  35  55  55  55  70  70
5.30 mm %  35  55  55  55  60  60
 7.00 mm %  35  55  55  55  60  60

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Table 6 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4J — H4S Materials
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4J H4N H4P H4Q H4R H4S Method

Antifreeze immersion, mixture of ethylene glycol (50%) and water (50%)

70 h at test temperature °C — — — 100 — 100
−5 to −5 to
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD — — — —
+10 +10
Δ Tensile strength, −25 −15
% — — — — ASTM
max
D1414
Δ Ultimate elongation, −35 −25
% — — — —
max
-3 to -3 to
Δ Volume, max % — — — +15 — +15
Fluid resistance, FAM B

1000 h at test — —
°C — 60 — 60
temperature
0 to -
ASTM
Δ Shore A hardness points — — — 0 to -15 — 15 D1414

Δ Volume % — — — 0 to 25 — 0 to 25

Fluid resistance, Methanol

1000 h at test
°C — — — 50 — 50
ASTM
temperature
D1414
Δ Shore A hardness points — — — 5 — 5

Δ Volume % — — — 0 to 15 — 0 to 15

Oil immersion, IRM 901 oil

70 h at test temperature °C 150 — 200 200 200 200

Δ IRHD hardness -15 to ASTM

IRHD — 5 5 5 5
5 D1414

Δ Volume 0 to
% 0 to 20 — 0 to +3 0 to +3 0 to +4
+4
Low temperature

5 h at test temperature °C −40 −40 −35 −40 −35 −40

no JDQ 112
no no no no
Brittleness — no cracks crack
cracks cracks cracks cracks
s

ASTM
TR-10 temperature °C  −65  −45  −15 -30  −15 -30
D1329

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Table 7 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4T — H4U Materials
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4T H4U Method
Basic requirements
75  ASTM
IRHD hardness IRHD 90  7
7 D1415
Heat aging
70 h at test temperature °C 290 290
ASTM
0 to 0 to D865
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD

D
+3 +3
Compression set for O-ring cross section

R
70 h at test temperature °C 230 230
1.80 mm %  30  40
2.65 mm %  25  40

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ASTM
3.55 mm %  20  40 D1414

5.30 mm %  20  35
 7.00 mm %
Compression set for O-ring cross section
 20  30
F
1000 h at test temperature
1.80 mm
°C
%
230
 45
230
 55
T
2.65 mm %  45  55
ASTM
3.55 mm %  45  55 D1414

5.30 mm %  45  55
 7.00 mm %  40  50
Air conditioning refrigerant immersion, mixture of R-134a refrigerant (1630 mL) and PAG 46 oil (250 mL)
168 h at test temperature °C — —
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD — — ASTM
D1414
Δ Tensile strength, max % — — (median
Δ Ultimate elongation, value of
% — — 5
max
O-rings)
Δ Volume, max % — —
Δ Compression set % — —

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Table 7 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4T — H4U Materials
Specification Limits
Test
Property Units H4T H4U Method
Fluid resistance, FAM B
1000 h at test temperature °C 60 60

point 0 to - 0 to -
Δ Shore A hardness ASTM
s 15 15
D1414
0 to
Δ Volume % 0 to 15
15
Fluid resistance, Methanol
1000 h at test temperature °C 50 50

point ASTM
Δ Shore A hardness 5 5
s D1414
Δ Volume % 0 to 15 0 to 15

Oil immersion, IRM 901 oil

70 h at test temperature °C 200 200
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD ±5 ±5 ASTM
D1414
0 to 0 to
Δ Volume %
+2 +2
Low temperature
5 h at test temperature °C -2 -2
no no JDQ 112
Brittleness —
cracks cracks
ASTM
TR-10 temperature °C 0 0
D1329

Note 2 Use reflux condenser for IRM 901, and IRM 903 at test temperatures of 125°C (257°F) or more. Use a reflux
condenser for testing with AdBlue 32.5% or AUD 32.

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5 Color Coding of O-Rings

In all cases, O-rings shall be identified as indicated in Table 8Table 8. Color marks shall be non-permanent,
but shall not be removed during normal packaging or storage.

Table 8 Color Coding of O-Rings Made from JDM H4 Materials

Designation Color Code — Option 1 Color Code — Option 2

JDM H4C Black with Yellow color mark

JDM H4D Black with Light Blue color mark

JDM H4F Black with Bright Blue-Green mark Garnet Red ring

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Black with Vermillion (Bright Orange-Red)
JDM H4G Blue ring
color mark

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JDM H4H Black with White & Bright Blue-Green mark

Black with White & Vermillion (Bright Orange

JDM H4I
Red) color mark

JDM H4J Rust (Light Reddish Brown)

Black with Rust (Light Reddish Brown)
color mark A
F
JDM H4N Purple ring Black with Purple color mark

JDM H4P Brown ring Black with Light Brown color mark

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JDM H4Q Black with White & Yellow color mark

Black with Light Brown & White color

JDM H4R Brown with White color mark
mark

JDM H4S Black with White & Green color mark

JDM H4T Black with Pink color

JDM H4U Black with White & Pink color

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6 Materials Identified as Not For New Design

6.1 Designations
Designations and descriptions for O-ring materials not to be used for new designs are shown in Table 9.

Table 9 Designations and Descriptions for O-Ring Materials

ASTM D2000 /
SAE J200 Shore A ISO 1629
JDM H4 Type and Durometer Material
Number Class Material Description Hardness Reference
JDM H4A BG Nitrile elastomer 70 NBR
JDM H4B BG Nitrile elastomer 90 NBR
• ASTM/SAE type and class indicate a test temperature and maximum volume increase in IRM 903
oil.
• ISO 1629 material references are standard nomenclature, based on chemical composition, for
rubber compounds that meet the general material description of the corresponding JDM H4
designation.
• H4A and H4B materials are usually sulfur cured, although other curing methods may be used if the
O-rings meet all specification requirements. H4A and H4B designations should not be specified for
new designs.
• H4A shall not be substituted for H4C. H4B shall not be substituted for H4D.
• Any other O-ring material substitutions shall be pre-approved by the appropriate John Deere
materials engineer for elastomers.

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6.2 Property Requirements of Laboratory Test Specimens

Properties of the elastomers used to manufacture O-rings shall conform to the requirements of the specified
JDM H4 designations as shown in Table 10.

Table 10 Specified Properties of JDM H4A and H4B Materials — Laboratory Test
Specimens
Specification Limits

Property Units H4A H4B Test Method

Basic requirements
Shore A hardness points 70  5 90  5 ASTM D2240
 10.6  12.4

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Tensile strength MPa
Ultimate elongation %  200  100
ASTM D412
Modulus at 50% elongation MPa — —
Modulus at 100% elongation
Heat aging
MPa  3.1 —
R
70 h at test temperature
Δ Shore A hardness
°C
points
100
0 to +10
100
0 to +10
A
Δ Tensile strength, max
Δ Ultimate elongation, max
%
%
−20
−35
−20
−50 ASTM D865 F
Δ Modulus at 100% elongation,
max
% −25 —
T
Surface condition — no cracks no cracks
Compression set
70 h at 100°C %  25  30
70 h at 125°C %  50  75
70 h at 150°C % — — ASTM D395
70 h at 175°C % — — Method B

70 h at 200°C % — —
336 h at 200°C % — —
Oil immersion, IRM 901 oil
70 h at test temperature °C 100 100
Δ Shore A hardness points −5 to +10 −5 to +10
Δ Tensile strength, max % −20 −20 ASTM D471
Δ Ultimate elongation, max % −35 −40
Δ Volume % −3 to +5 −4 to +5

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Table 10 Specified Properties of JDM H4A and H4B Materials — Laboratory Test
Specimens
Specification Limits

Property Units H4A H4B Test Method

Oil immersion, IRM 903 oil
70 h at test temperature °C 100 100
Δ Shore A hardness points −5 to +10 −10 to +5
Δ Tensile strength, max % −35 −35 ASTM D471
Δ Ultimate elongation, max % −35 −35
Δ Volume % 0 to +25 0 to +25
Fuel immersion, ASTM Fuel B
70 h at test temperature °C — —
Δ Shore A hardness points — —
Δ Tensile strength, max % — — ASTM D471
Δ Ultimate elongation, max % — —
Δ Volume % — —
Antifreeze immersion, mixture of ethylene glycol (50%) and water (50%)
70 h at test temperature °C 82 82
Δ Shore A hardness points −5 to +10 −5 to +10
Δ Tensile strength, max % −15 −15 ASTM D471
Δ Ultimate elongation, max % −25 −25
Δ Volume % −3 to +15 −3 to +15
Brake fluid immersion, SAE J1703, RM-66-05
70 h at test temperature °C — —
Δ Shore A hardness points — —
Δ Tensile strength, max % — — ASTM D471
Δ Ultimate elongation, max % — —
Δ Volume % — —

Tear resistance, ASTM D624

kN/m — —
Under 7.0 MPa load Die B
Low temperature
5 h at test temperature °C −40 −40
JDQ 112
Brittleness — no cracks no cracks
TR-10 temperature °C  −26  −26 ASTM D1329

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Table 10 Specified Properties of JDM H4A and H4B Materials — Laboratory Test
Specimens
Specification Limits

Property Units H4A H4B Test Method

High temperature
5 h at test temperature °C 100 100
JDQ 112
Brittleness — no cracks no cracks

6.3 Property Requirements of O-Rings

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Properties of O-rings manufactured to JDM H4 designations shall conform to the requirements of the
specified JDM H4 designation as shown in Table 11.

Table 11 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4A and H4B Materials
Specification Limits R
Property Units H4A H4B Test Method
Basic requirements
IRHD hardness IRHD 70  7 90  7 ASTM D1415
A
Heat aging
70 h at test temperature °C 100 100 ASTM D865/
F
T
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD 0 to +7 0 to +7 ASTM D1414

Compression set for O-ring cross section

70 h at test temperature °C 100 100
1.80 mm %  50  60
ASTM D1414
2.65 mm %  40  45
3.55 mm %  35  40
5.30 mm %  30  35
ASTM D1414
 7.00 mm %  25  30
Compression set for O-ring cross section
1000 h at test temperature °C 100 100
1.80 mm % — —
2.65 mm %  100  100
ASTM D1414
3.55 mm %  85  90
5.30 mm %  75  80
 7.00 mm %  60  65

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Table 11 Specified Properties of O-Ring Made from JDM H4A and H4B Materials
Specification Limits
Property Units H4A H4B Test Method
Air conditioning refrigerant immersion, mixture of R-134a refrigerant (1630 mL) and PAG 46 oil (250
mL)
168 h at test temperature °C — —
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD — —
Δ Tensile strength, max % — — ASTM D1414
(median value of 5
Δ Ultimate elongation, max % — — O-rings)
Δ Volume, max % — —
Δ Compression set % — —
Oil immersion, IRM 901 oil
70 h at test temperature °C 100 100
Δ IRHD hardness IRHD 5 5 ASTM D1414
Δ Volume % −3 to +5 −4 to +5
Low temperature
5 h at test temperature °C −40 −40
JDQ 112
Brittleness — no cracks no cracks
TR-10 temperature °C  −26  −26 ASTM D1414

6.4 Color Coding of O-Rings

In all cases, O-rings shall be identified as indicated in Table 12. Color marks shall be non-permanent, but
shall not be removed during normal packaging or storage.

Table 12 Color Coding of O-Rings Made from JDM H4A and H4B Materials
Designation Color Code — Option 1
JDM H4A Black with no color mark
JDM H4B Black with White color mark

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7 Quality Assurance

7.1 Inspection and Rejection

7.1.1 While samples may be taken from incoming shipments and checked for conformance to the
requirements of this standard, the supplier shall accept the responsibility of making shipments which meet
the appropriate specification requirements without dependence upon inspection by John Deere. Shipments
will be rejected if they do not meet specification requirements.

7.1.2 Unless otherwise specified on the part drawing, O-rings shall meet or exceed the quality
acceptance criteria for Grade N according to ISO 3601-3.

7.2 Supplier Inspection Limits

Inspection limits that fall within the general specification limits for JDM H4 O-rings may be established for
individual compounds approved under this standard. Shipments may be rejected if they do not meet these
supplier inspection limits. D
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7.3 Certification of Quality
7.3.1 Materials and O-rings shall be in accordance with JDS-G223. Data such as visual, dimensional,
and physical properties shall be available to quality engineers of individual John Deere unit on a per lot
basis.

7.3.2 The supplier shall submit any change to an approved material compound 6 months prior to
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implementation. The supplier shall follow the SCR process of JDS-G223.

7.3.3 The supplier shall provide the full material compound certification from their internal lab and a

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nationally accredited third-party lab as defined by PPAP requirements in JDS-G223 at the time of approval.

7.3.4 The full material compound certification shall include:

• the corresponding information from Table 2 through Table 7 and Table 10 through Table 11
• ‘ash content’ value of the compound
• ‘Specific gravity’ or ‘density’

7.3.5 Partial material compound certification records shall be retained for a minimum of one year from
the date of shipment of the parts. Upon request, the supplier shall provide all applicable inspection records
for a given lot of parts to the purchaser within a reasonable time not to exceed 24 hours as defined in
JDS-G223.

The partial material compound certification shall include:

• compression set and heat aging, as per Table 2, Table 3, Table 4 and Table 10
• ‘ash content’ value of the compound
• ‘Specific gravity’ or ‘density’

7.3.6 Material compound certifications shall be submitted to the following email address:
[email protected].

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7.4 Test Methods

Chemical and physical properties shall be determined according to the test methods listed in Table 2
through Table 7, or in conformance to another technical equivalent test method.

7.5 New Suppliers

No shipments shall be made from a new source until samples of the proposed material and O-rings
manufactured from the proposed material have been approved by John Deere. Suppliers should contact
individual John Deere units for details of supplier approval and certification procedures which apply at those
units. The request to add, delete, or revise a supplier O-ring material shall be submitted to the appropriate
Materials Engineering personnel as determined by John Deere.

8 Restricted Use of Materials

8.1 JDM H4 material shall be in accordance with JDM H31.

8.2 JDM H4 material shall not contain hexavalent chromium.

8.3 Regardless of coating, a statement identifying that part is free of hexavalent chromium shall be
provided during PPAP.

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9 References
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

9.1 Access to John Deere Standards

9.1.1 John Deere Standards can be accessed by John Deere personnel via the Engineering Standards
internal website.

9.1.2 Employees of suppliers with an approved John Deere supplier number can obtain access to
John Deere Standards via the JD Supply Network (JDSN). Access to JDSN is by approved individual name
and password. Suppliers should contact their Supply Management representative with questions about
JDSN.

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Note 3 Only John Deere Standards which have been approved for supplier distribution are available via JDSN.

9.2 Access to Standards from External Organizations

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9.2.1 Most standards from organizations external to John Deere are available to John Deere personnel
via the Engineering Standards internal website.

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9.2.2 Suppliers are responsible for obtaining relevant external standards. In accordance with copyright
laws and Company policy, John Deere personnel shall not provide copies of these standards to suppliers.

9.3 References Cited in This Standard

9.3.1 John Deere Standards F

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JDQ 112 Test for Brittleness of Elastomers
JDM H31 Chemical Restrictions at the Homogeneous Material Level
JDS-G223 Supplier Quality Manual

9.3.2 ASTM Standards (ASTM International)

ASTM D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property — Compression Set

ASTM D412 Test Methods for Rubber Properties in Tension
ASTM D471 Test Method for Rubber Property — Effect of Liquids
ASTM D624 Test Method for Rubber Property — Tear Resistance
ASTM D865 Test Method for Rubber — Deterioration by Heating in Air (Test Tube
Enclosure)
ASTM D1329 Method for Evaluating Rubber Property — Retraction at Lower Temperatures
(TR Test)
ASTM D1414 Methods of Testing Rubber O-Rings
ASTM D1415 Test Method for Rubber Property — International Hardness
ASTM D2000 Classification System for Rubber Materials in Automotive Applications
ASTM D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property — Durometer Hardness

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9.3.3 ISO Standards (International Organization for Standardization)

ISO 1629 Rubber and latices — Nomenclature

ISO 3601-3 Fluid power systems — O-rings — Part 3: Quality acceptance criteria

9.3.4 SAE Standards (SAE International)

SAE J200 Classification System for Rubber Materials

SAE J1703 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid

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Summary of Changes from Previous Edition
(For Information Only — Not Part of the Standard)

Removed requirement to test using ISO 3613 in clause 8.3.

Removed reference to ISO 3613 in clause 9.3.3.

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