Technical area
Principal table of the compounds
In we have illustrated in detail (see link in table) some of the compounds that are most commonly used in the production of O-Rings specifying their availability by grades of hardness and most common use.
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Base elastomer(coding |
Code |
Standard step hardness of 5°shore |
Colour |
Other |
Principal |
Standard used |
Type |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0007 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
Black |
No |
Very high nitrile, petrol resistant |
Compound for use in contact with oils (even aggressive ones), diesel and unleaded petrol fuels. Scarce resistance to low temperatures. |
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| Acrylo-nitrile butadiene (NBR) |
ME0015 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 |
Black |
No |
High elasticity |
Compound for use in systems where an above standard spring-back is required combined with an excellent Compression Set. Ideal for automatically assembled gaskets and O-Rings. Normal resistance to temperature and oils. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0020 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
Black |
No |
Very low nitrile |
Compound for use at low and very low temperatures. Modest resistance to some oils and fuels. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0025 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 |
Black |
No |
Tear resistant, wear resistant |
Compound with exceptional elasticity as well as a very high resistance to tearing and fatigue. Ideal for membranes. Also suitable for use in contact with anticryptogramic and herbicide products. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0035 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 |
Black |
No |
Low nitrile content. |
For use where good resistance to low temperatures is necessary combined with excellent physical and mechanical characteristics. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0055 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
Black |
No |
Resistant to ozone and light |
For use where excellent resistance to ozone and the deteriorating effect of light is required. Excellent resistance to saline mist. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0069 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
Black |
No |
Eco |
Standard economical compound with physical and chemical characteristics similar to compound ME0070. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0070 |
30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 |
Black |
No |
Standard, gas resistant. |
Standard compound with certified ingredients. Excellent mechanical characteristics and good resistance to temperature. Excellent compatibility with many fluids, oils and gases. Ideal for dynamic applications on pneumatic and hydraulic apparatus. |
EN549 CIRC102M.S. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0072 |
40, 45, 50B, 55, 60B, 65, 70B, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
White |
Yes |
Coloured |
Non toxic compound suitable for colouring. Possibility to produce almost all Ral and Pantone colours as well as specimen colours. Lesser mechanical characteristics with respect to the base compound. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0073 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
Black |
No |
Anti abrasion |
Compound containing molybdenum bisulphide that considerably diminishes the coefficient of friction. Suitable for use in the presence of moving parts and where it is necessary to reduce friction. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0075 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
Black |
No |
High nitrile content. |
Compound for use when good resistance to oils and fuels in general is required. Good resistance to high temperatures. Excellent physical and mechanical characteristics. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0081 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
Black |
No |
Perox |
Compound with peroxide acceleration. Exceptional spring-back and Compression Set. To use when it is necessary to guarantee a constant quality over time and very high efficiency. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0090 |
50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
Yellow |
Yes |
Perox |
Coloured compound with peroxide acceleration. The peroxide acceleration makes up extremely well for the decay of the characteristics typical of coloured compounds. |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0995 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
Black |
No |
For drinking water. |
Compound with excellent mechanical characteristics and a good Compression Set. Suitable for use in contact with hot and cold drinking water. |
WRC-WRAS, ACS |
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Acrylo-nitrile |
ME0996 |
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 |
Black |
No |
For drinking water. |
Compound with very good mechanical characteristics and an excellent Compression Set. Suitable for use in contact with hot and cold drinking water according to all major world standards. |
WRC-WRAS, ACS,
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