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Comparative Properties of Closed Cell Sponge Gasket
Materials |
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Rubatex (RBX) Stock |
Alternative Stock* |
Grade and Material Description |
Force Deflection** |
Compression Set 73 F*** |
Temp Range, F |
Comments |
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R-411-N
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F2001
Monarch |
Soft,
100% neoprene |
2
to 5 |
<
25 |
-40
to 200 |
UL94HF-1
flame rating, |
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R-431-N
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F2013
Monarch |
Medium,
100% neoprene |
9
to 13 |
<
25 |
-40
to 200 |
good
resistance to alkali, |
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R-451-N |
F2045
Monarch |
Firm,
100% neoprene |
17
to 24 |
<
25 |
-40
to 200 |
acids
and light oil contact |
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G-231-N |
None available |
Soft,
100% neoprene |
2
to 5 |
<
25 |
-40
to 200 |
Superior
sealing, excellent |
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G-207-N |
None available |
Medium,
100% neoprene |
5
to 13 |
<
15 |
-40
to 200 |
physical
properties, integral skin |
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R-495-T |
4115E
ANR |
Soft,
100% EPDM |
2
to 5 |
<
25 |
-65
to 200 |
Outdoor
enclosure gaskets, ozone |
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R-493-T |
4315E
ANR |
Medium,
100% EPDM |
5
to 9 |
<
25 |
-65
to 200 |
and
weather resistant |
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R-471-E |
4110E
ANR |
Soft,
Epichlorohydrin |
2
to 5 |
<
25 |
-20
to 325 |
Highest
temp range of any |
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R-473-E |
4310E
ANR |
Medium,
Epichlorohydrin |
5
to 9 |
<
25 |
-20
to 325 |
non-silicone
sponge |
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R4503-T |
None available |
Soft
EPT, SBR, Butyl |
3
to 7 |
<
25 |
-70
to 158 |
Semi-Conductive
for ESD |
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R-301-V |
Ensolite
IV1 |
Soft,
Vinyl Nitrile/Neoprene |
2
to 5 |
<
25 |
-40
to 200 |
UL94HF-1
flame rating, |
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R-341-V |
Ensolite
IV2 |
Med, Vinyl Nitrile/Neoprene |
5
to 9 |
<
25 |
-40
to 200 |
general
purpose weather-strip |
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* The Rubatex plant reopening has made all of the above products available. See Rubatex product data sheets for reference. |
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G-231-N, G-207-N and R-4503-T are unique products. No comparable product is available as an alternate. |
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** Force Deflection is tested per ASTM D1056, 73 deg.
F |
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*** Compression Set testing per ASTM D1056, 50% for 22
hours, 73 deg F |
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