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LSR material family

Automotive sealing and connector LSR

Heat stable, low compression set families for connector, powertrain and environmental sealing.

8 property checks5 commercial examples11 supplier paths

Property screen

Useful ranges and selection cautions.

These are family level planning ranges. The selected commercial grade and its current data sheet control the design.

HardnessCommonly Shore 30A to 70A
TemperatureOften minus 50 to 200 °C
Compression setGrade, cure and section dependent
ElectricalStrong insulation behavior
FluidsFuel and oil need specific grade screening
TearImportant for thin seals and demolding
AdhesionSeparate self bonding grades available
Key cautionConnector cleanliness, flash and customer standard

Typical applications

Where this family enters a shortlist.

  • Connector seals
  • Radial and face seals
  • Sensor boots
  • Thermal management valves

Questions before approval

What can change the decision.

  1. Which OEM sealing standard applies?
  2. What fluid exposure and compression history apply?
  3. How will flash be measured?

Existing material names

Commercial families to start the search.

These names are examples within the broader family. They are not presented as equivalent grades or approved substitutions.

WACKER ELASTOSIL LR 3003 and 3070Dow SILASTIC automotive LSRMomentive Silopren LSR 2670Elkem BLUESIL automotive LSRShin-Etsu KEG sealing grades