Polymers we use
We manufacture components using various polymers/rubbers such as
Silicone
Viton®
SBR
EPDM / EPR
Acrylonitrile
Neoprene
Acrylic
Natural Rubber
We use the rubber best suited to YOUR requirements, and based on the working conditions the component will have to bear.
Which Polymer/Rubber is best for your application?
The choice of the best suited rubber for any component is an extremely important
one. Use of the “right” rubber will give you a much extended product life. This
should enable you to fit the component & forget about its premature replacement.
At Silton, we call this “Fit & Forget”.
Tell us the application & working conditions of your required rubber component, and we will advise you on the best suited rubber for it.
You can also
refer to the chart below for guidance.
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Nitrile | Neoprene | EPDM | Silicone | Viton® |
| Hardness (ºShore A) | 30-95 | 35-95 | 35-85 | 10-90 | 60-90 |
| Temperature Range (ºC) | -40 to 110 | -40 to 110 | -50 to 150 | -70 to 300 | -30 to 230 |
| Electrical Resistance | Poor | Good | Good | Best | Good |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | Poor | Good | Fair | Excellent |
| Resistance to Oil, Acid, Petrol | Excellent | Fair | Poor (Good with acids) | Oils–Poor, Acids–Good | Excellent |
| Weather and Ozone Resistance | Very poor | Good | Very Good | Best | Good |
| Heat Resistance (ºC) | Upto 110 | Upto 90 | Upto 150 | Upto 300 | Upto 230 |
| Steam Resistance | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good |
Viton® Fluoroelastomer is the registered trademark of Du Pont Dow Elastomers, USA