Industry – General Use
In this industry ERIKS is often the powerful engine that signals improvements and delivers innovative products. Rubber compounds that can be used in the most diverse applications where no specific quality is required. The rubber compound, hardness and temperature range are the most important features here.
Make your choice
Not sure which o-rings are suitable for your application? Choose the right rubber compound based on temperature range and hardness. Click on the different rubber compounds to find out more about them.
| Rubber compound | Hardness | Approval | Temperature range |
| NBR - 36624 | 70 Shore | - | -35°C to +110°C |
| NBR - 47702 | 90 Shore | - | -30°C to +120°C |
| HNBR - 88625 | 70 Shore | - | -30°C to +150°C |
| HNBR - 88629 | 90 Shore | - | -30°C to +150°C |
| EPDM - 55914 | 70 Shore | - | -55°C to +130°C |
| EPDM - 55915 | 70 Shore | - | -55°C to +150°C |
| TFE-P - 223002 | 75 Shore | - | -5°C to +200°C |
| FKM - 51414 | 75 Shore | - | -5°C to +200°C |
| FKM - 51415 | 75 Shore | - | -20°C to +200°C |
| FKM - 514320 | 90 Shore | - | -15°C to +200°C |
| VMQ - 714166 | 60 Shore | FDA, EC1935/2004 | -60°C to +220°C |
| VMQ - 714177 | 70 Shore | FDA, EC1935/2004 | -60°C to +220°C |
| FVMQ - 701966 | 70 Shore | - | -60°C to +190°C |
| CR - 32906 | 70 Shore | - | -35°C to +110°C |
NBR - 36624
NBR 36624 is the most common material for applications with hydraulic and lubricating oils; NBR is not ozone- or UV-resistant and so can age more rapidly.
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NBR - 47702
NBR 47702 is designed for high pressure applications of oils, but is also suitable for use in acetylene, alcohols, water, air, fuels and many other media. NBR is not ozone- or UV-resistant and so can age more rapidly.
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HNBR - 88625
HNBR 88625 is a hydrated NBR material and suitable for use with oil, hot water/steam and some types of freon. HNBR is also highly non-ageing.
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HNBR - 88629
HNBR 88629 is designed for high pressure applications. It is suitable for use with oil, hot water/steam and some types of freon. HNBR is also highly non-ageing.
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EPDM - 55914
EPDM 55914 is a standard compound for hot water and steam applications. EPDM is ozone- and UV-resistant and also highly resistant to many solvents, acids and ester-based hydraulic fluids, but is not resistant to vegetable, animal and mineral oils. This compound is sulphur-cured.
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EPDM - 55915
EPDM 55915 is similar to compound 55914 but with a better chemical resistance, better mechanical properties and higher temperature resistance. This compound is peroxide cured.
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TFE-P - 223002
TFE-P is the ISO designation for the AFLAS® brand name. AFLAS® is a very chemically resistant fluorinated elastomer that is extremely resistant to hot water and steam. AFLAS® is also reasonably oil-resistant.
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FKM - 51414
Viton® is a brand name of Dupont®, the ISO designation is FKM. Viton® 51414 is a high-quality fluorinated elastomer, black in colour, and highly resistant to many chemicals, oil, grease and fuels; its high density also makes it very suitable for vacuum applications. Viton® is definitely not resistant to steam or hot water.
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FKM - 51415
Viton® is a brand name of Dupont®, the ISO designation is FKM. Viton® 51415 is a high-quality fluorinated elastomer, green in colour, and highly resistant to many chemicals, oil, grease and fuels; its high density also makes it very suitable for vacuum applications. Viton® is definitely not resistant to steam or hot water.
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FKM - 514320
Viton® is a brand name of Dupont®, the ISO designation is FKM. Viton® 514320 is a high-quality fluorinated elastomer developed for high-pressure applications. The compound is highly resistant to many chemicals, oil, grease and fuels, and its high density also makes it suitable for vacuum applications. Viton® is definitely not resistant to steam or hot water.
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VMQ - 714166
Silicone is a material suitable for low and high temperatures, air and oxygen. Given the mechanical properties of silicone, it is advisable to use it in static applications only. The compound complies with the FDA and European Regulation EC 1935/2004. The hardness of this compound is 60 Shore A, its colour is red-brown.
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VMQ - 714177
Silicone is a material suitable for low and high temperatures, air and oxygen. Given the mechanical properties of silicone, it is advisable to use it in static applications only. The compound complies with the FDA and European Regulation EC 1935/2004. The hardness of this compound is 70 Shore A, the colour is red-brown.
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FVMQ - 701966
FVMQ 701966 is a fluorinated silicone compound that is more oil-/fuel-resistant and has better mechanical properties than the conventional silicone compound 714177.
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CR - 32906
CR, also known as chloroprene or neoprene, is a compound offering good ozone and weather resistance. CR is self-extinguishing when it comes into contact with fire. CR is widely used in the production of wetsuits thanks to its good ageing resistance and insulation properties.
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Approval and Classification
When working with food, it is important to reduce the risk of contamination. That is why there are clear guidelines for the use of food-safe materials. These guidelines are laid down by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for the American market and European Directive EC1935/2004 for the European market. To ensure food safety, use ERIKS rubber compounds that comply with the requirements of both the FDA and EC 1935/2004.
Applications
Seals are used in many different applications. ERIKS also supplies rubber compounds that are suitable for general use in a very diverse range of applications. Seals can be used in:
- Sanitary facilities (bathrooms, toilets)
- Construction & utilities (foundation piles, pipe sections)
- Garden products (garden hoses, swimming pool pumps, pond pumps)
- Household articles (detergent caps, spray bottles)
- Mould making
- Steel construction and machine construction
- Transport
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