Elastomer selection is a critical decision process when you need material to stand up to a given set of environmental conditions. Let one of Aero’s experienced Sales Engineers assist by providing you options from which to choose and the advantages and limitations of each. Arm yourself with the information needed to make an informed selection. The elastomer selection chart below contains key information. Use it as a guide when selecting an elastomer that will work best for your project.
Before making your final choice, call Aero Rubber and speak with one of our experienced sales engineers. They will fill in any gaps you may have and present you with additional options that may not be so obvious. Then, they will be happy to provide you with a competitive quote for the material you ultimately select. Call (800) 662-1009 Now!
Questions we will ask during the quoting process include:
What is the function of the part?
Does it have to comply with a certain material specification; e.g. ASTM or Military Spec, etc.?
Will it need to hold up against harsh operating conditions or chemicals (in-use, or cleaning)?
As you select an elastomer, remember:
All of the traits of rubber are trade-offs. If a polymer is good for something, it is usually bad at something else. It is important to know what the rubber (aka “elastomer”) will be used for and where it will be exposed.
A rubber compound can be a blend of two or more elastomers (elastomers are major ingredients in different rubber compounds). This formulation recipe influences the finished part’s function, service life and competitive pricing.
The chosen elastomer’s formulation (recipe) will affect the physical properties of the part, its function and service life. It is the user’s responsibility to test a sample part or lab sample to determine the performance characteristics and suitability of the compound for the specific function and service life.
Use the information presented herein only as a general “guide”. We cannot guarantee its completeness, nor accuracy, nor assume responsibility for its use due to the myriad of combinations and uses.