RUBBER SEALS
Rubber seals are used to fill gaps between two surfaces and prevent fluid leakage, dust ingress, or vibrations. These include lip seals, shaft seals, and radial seals made from materials such as NBR, Viton, and Silicone. Our seals ensure durability and chemical resistance in harsh working conditions, serving key sectors like automotive, appliances, and heavy machinery. We offer custom-molded and standard seal designs that can withstand a wide range of temperatures and media, ensuring long-term performance.
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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