Materials
The table below identifies Double E’s most popular compounds and their recommended service temperature.
Popular Compounds
Recommended | ||
Material Type | Temperature Range | Double E Compounds |
Nitrile (NBR) | -30 to 200°F | R1A, R1B, R1C, R1D, R1E, R1F |
Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR) | -30 to 300°F | R5AA, R5AG, R5W |
Flourocarbon (FKM) | -15 to 450°F | R5T, R5U |
Aflas (TFE/P) | 40 to 400°F | R5AJ |
For assistance in choosing the appropriate elastomer for your sealing application, download our Elastomer Selection Guide. That guide provides an overview of the four elastomers that are most common in oil field applications.