Excellent

Above Average

Average

Fair

Poor

 

Physical Properties	EPDM	Nitrile	Nitrile PVC	Carboxylated Nitrile	Hydrogenated Nitrile	Hypalon
Hardness Range Shore A	25-85	25-95	20-90	40-95	65-75	40-90
Abrasion Resistance
Tear Resistance
Load Bearing
Hysteresis
Resistance to Denting
Maximum Service Temperature (°C/°F)	177°C 350°F	121°C 250°F	121°C 250°F	135°C 275°F	177°C 350°F	149°C 300°F
Ozone Resistance
Resiliency
Solvent Resistance	EPDM	Nitrile	Nitrile PVC	Carboxylated Nitrile	Hydrogenated Nitrile	Hypalon
Acids
Caustics
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Water
Ketones
Alcohol
Esters
Recommended Applications	EPDM	Nitrile	Nitrile PVC	Carboxylated Nitrile	Hydrogenated Nitrile	Hypalon
Coatings
Embossing
Flexography
Laminating
Laser Engraving
Metal Decorations
Offset Printing
Paper Industry
Plastics
Plate Processors
Steel Mill Rollers
Textile Rollers
Wood Industry

Excellent

Above Average

Average

Fair

Poor

 

Physical Properties	Silicone	EPDM Silicone	Neoprene	Natural Rubber	Millable Urethane - Ester
Hardness Range Shore A	40-80	40-80	5-90	35-90	65-85
Abrasion Resistance
Tear Resistance
Load Bearing
Hysteresis
Resistance to Denting
Maximum Service Temperature (°C/°F)	260°C 500°F	194°C 400°F	121°C 250°F	100°C 212°F	100°C 212°F
Ozone Resistance
Resiliency
Solvent Resistance	Silicone	EPDM Silicone	Neoprene	Natural Rubber	Millable Urethane - Ester
Acids
Caustics
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Water
Ketones
Alcohol
Esters
Recommended Applications	Silicone	EPDM Silicone	Neoprene	Natural Rubber	Millable Urethane - Ester
Coatings
Embossing
Flexography
Laminating
Laser Engraving
Metal Decorations
Offset Printing
Paper Industry
Plastics
Plate Processors
Steel Mill Rollers
Textile Rollers
Wood Industry

Excellent

Above Average

Average

Fair

Poor