HYDRAULIC SEALS
Hydraulic seals are critical for maintaining pressure in hydraulic cylinders and preventing fluid leaks. These include piston seals, rod seals, wipers, and guide rings designed to handle high pressure and dynamic motion. Manufactured using wear-resistant materials, Bright Star’s hydraulic seals serve industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. They are developed to endure extreme forces, resist extrusion, and function reliably in high-speed or high-load applications
Polymers:
BRIGHT STAR has successfully developed formulations and rubber components based on the following polymers and has been supplying to diverse industries over the past few decades.
- FFKM/ Perfluoroelastomer
- FKM / Viton ®
- TFE/P/Aflas ®
- Silicone, Flurosilicone
- Nitrile (NBR), Carboxylated
- NBR (XNBR) / PVC Nitrile
- SBR
- EPDM, EPR
- Chloroprene / Neoprene®
- Natural / PLC / Polyisoprene
- Polyurethane
| MATERIAL | HARDNESS RANGE (SHORE A) | HIGH TEMP °C | LOW TEMP °C | STEAM |
| FFKM | 70-90 | 300 | -10 | E |
| FKM (VITON) | 50-90 | 230 | -20 | F-G |
| AFLAS | 60-90 | 200 | -10 | E |
| NBR | 20-95 | 100 | -30 | F-G |
| HNBR | 50-95 | 150 | -40 | G |
| SBR | 40-90 | 100 | -40 | P |
| EPDM | 40-90 | 150 | -40 | E |
| SILICONE | 20-80 | 200 | -60 | F-G |
| NR | 30-90 | 70 | -50 | P |
| CR | 40-90 | 100 | -40 | F |
Rating
- E = Excellent – Suitable for prolonged exposure to saturated steam at high temperatures
- G = Good – Suitable for moderate steam exposure with some limitations
- F = Fair – Can handle light or intermittent steam but not continuous service
- P = Poor – Degrades quickly in steam; not recommended
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