Vulcan

Rubber molding material family

Specialty automotive elastomers

Targeted routes between general rubber and FKM for transmission, hose, weather and vibration service.

8 property checks5 commercial examples13 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.

TemperatureAbout minus 40 to 175 °C by family
Oil resistanceModerate to strong by family
OzoneGenerally good
Low temperatureChemistry dependent
Compression setCompound and cure dependent
Fluid useTransmission and engine fluids need exact screening
ProcessingScorch and cure system require control
Key cautionDo not substitute between family acronyms

Typical applications

Where this family enters a shortlist.

  • Transmission seals
  • Charge air hose
  • Cable jackets
  • Vibration and weather parts

Questions before approval

What can change the decision.

  1. Which automotive fluid specification applies?
  2. What low temperature sealing is required?
  3. Is flex fatigue or compression set controlling?

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.

Zeon HyTemp ACMCelanese Vamac AEMTOSOH Hydrin ECODenka chloropreneARLANXEO Baypren

Supplier directory

13 sources with related portfolios.

Open current supplier data and filter for the exact chemistry, reinforcement, hardness, cure, certification and regional supply requirement.

HEXPOL CompoundingCustom natural and synthetic rubber compoundsARLANXEOKeltan EPDM, Therban HNBR and Krynac NBRExxonMobilVistalon EPDMZeonNipol NBR, Zetpol HNBR and HyTemp ACMChemoursViton fluoroelastomersFreudenbergCustom sealing materials and compoundsLion CopolymerRoyalene EPDM and specialty elastomersVersalisDutral EPDM and Europrene elastomersTSRCSBR, BR, NBR and specialty elastomersKratonSBC and performance elastomersDaikinDAI-EL fluoroelastomersAGC ChemicalsAFLAS and Fluon fluoroelastomersSafic AlcanRubber polymers, curatives and additives

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