Parker Ethylene Propylene (EP, EPM, EPDM) O-Rings Material Description:
EPR copolymer ethylene propylene and ethylenepropylene-diene rubber (EPDM) terpolymer are particularly useful when sealing phosphate-ester hydraulic fluids and in brake systems that use fluids having a glycol base.
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- Hot water and steam up to 149°C (300°F) with special compounds up to 260°C (500°F).
- Glycol based brake fluids and silicone-based brake fluids up to 149°C (300°F).
- Many organic and inorganic acids.
- Cleaning agents, sodium and potassium alkalis.
- Phosphate-ester based hydraulic fluids (HFD-R).
- Silicone oil and grease.
- Many polar solvents (alcohols, ketones, esters).
- Ozone, aging and weather resistant.
Cannot be used in:
- Mineral oil products (oils, greases and fuels).
Parker Ethylene Propylene (EP, EPM, EPDM) O-Rings Compound Numbering System:
Parker has two type of nomenclature used to reference Ethylene Propylene (EP, EPM, EPDM) products.
| E |
| Polymer Code (Single Letter) |
| 1100 |
| Sequence Number (Four Digits) |
| -50 |
| Durometer Indicator (Two Digits) |
- OR -
| E |
| Polymer Code (Single Letter) |
| J |
| Special Property Description (Single Letter) |
| 273 |
| Sequence Number (Three Letters) |
| -70 |
| Durometer Indicator (Two Digits) |
Special Property Descriptions:
E
Ethylene Acrylate or (Vamac®)
F
Fuel Resistant or Fully Fluorinated
G
Higher Fluorine Content
P
Low Temperature Flexible
| ASTM D1418 Abbreviation |
| EPM, EPDM |
| ESP Recommended Shelf Life |
| 25 Years |
| Hardness (Shore A) Range |
| 40 - 95 |
Temperature ranges will apply to the majority of media for which the material is potentially recommended. With some media however, the service temperature range may be significantly different. ALWAYS TEST UNDER ACUTAL SERVICE CONDITIONS.
ESP’s shelf life recommendation is based on the AS5316 standard and intended to be utilized by those organizations who do not already have specific recommendations for the control of elastomeric seals. It should be noted that the packaging of the elastomeric seals prior to assembly into a product is an integral part of the controlled storage procedure. It provides a positive means of product identity from the time of manufacture to the time of assembly.