Washers
Rubber washers are flat, disc-shaped components that provide cushioning, sealing, and spacing between surfaces. These are used in plumbing, electrical, and automotive assemblies. Bright Star washers are designed to resist water, chemicals, and vibration, enhancing the longevity of joints. Our washers are also effective in noise dampening and are available in standard and non-standard dimensions for versatile application
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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