Standard Elastomer Options and Typical Properties for APM Hexseal® O-Rings
| Compound Letter & Code | Material Name | Relevant Specifications | Service Temperature in °F | Service Temperature in °C | Tensile PSI | Elongation % | Abrasion Resistance | Compression Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 2701 | Silicone | A-A-59588, Class 2, GR60 or GR70 | -80° to +425° | -62° to +219° | 500-1800 | 100-800 | Recommended | Recommended |
| L 2615 | FluoroSilicone | MIL-DTL-25988C, Type 1, Class 1, GR60 or GR70 | -85° to +392° | -65° to +200° | 600-1400 | 100-700 | Fair | Recommended |
| V 5701 | Viton® A † | ASTM D2000 75 Durometer | -13° to +482° | -25° to +250° | 2000-2200 | 300-400 | Sufficient | Fair |
| N 4601 | Buna N (Nitrile) | ASTM D2000 70 Durometer | -167° to +248° | -55° to +120° | 1500-3000 | 400-600 | Recommended | Fair |
| E 3601 | Neoprene | ASTM D2000 70 Durometer | -61° to +257° | -52° to +125° | 1500-4000 | 100-700 | Fair | Sufficient |
| F 7601 | EPDM (Ethylene Propylene) | ASTM D2000 70 Durometer | -76° to +302° | -60° to +150° | 1400-1600 | 500-600 | Fair | Recommended |
† Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers.
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