Sealing Materials and Data Sheets

HPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Formulated of copolymers of ether or ester based urethanes, this material is used in a wide application of seals, wipers, back-up rings, cushions, bumpers, and a myriad of other uses.

HPU Data Sheet

NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber)

The most common nitrile copolymer blend is the compound known as Buna-N. Possessing very good resistance to petroleum based hydraulic oils, Buna-N also works.

Nitrile Data Sheet

PTFE (Polyetrafluorethylene)

Most PTFE seals, in order to retain their toughness and flexibility, are fortified with short glass fiber, bronze flashes, carbon, graphite, or a combination of these fillers.

PTFE Data Sheet

FKM (Fluorocarbon Rubber)

Fluorocarbon combines high temperature resistance with excellent chemical resistance. Excellent for use with alcohol and aromatic fuels and highly resistant .

Fluorocarbon Data Sheet

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Rubber)

Ethylene-Propylene can be used for sealing phosphate ester hydraulic fluids such as Skydrol. Not suitable for petroleum based fluids, Ethylene-Propylene

EPDM Data Sheet

MVQ Silicone (Vinyl Methyl Silicone Rubber)

Silicon is an elastomer made from silicon, oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon. The key use of this material is in static seals employed in a wide range of temperatures.

Silicon Data Sheet

PEEK (Polyether Ether - Keystone)

• Excellent chemical resistance
• Low moisture absorption
• Good wear and abrasion resistance
• FDA approval (unfilled)

PEEK Data Sheet

UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight)

• Wear, abrasion and corrosion resistant
• Performs well up to 180 F(82C)
• Meets FDA approval

UHMW Data Sheet

POM (Polyoxymethelene/Polyacetal)

• Wear, abrasion and corrosion resistant
• Performs well up to 180 F(82C)
• Meets FDA approval

POM Data Sheet

Rulon (Filled PTFE)

SSP Seals offer a complete range of Rulon grades to our clients. Each grade can meet specific plastic material needs for our client's industrial applications.

Rulon Data Sheet

Black POM (Polyoxymethelene/Polyacetal)

• Easily machinable
• Low moisture absorption
• Good wear and abrasion resistance
• FDA grades readily available

Black POM Data Sheet

PPL (Polypropylene)

• High tensile strength
• High impact resistance
• Excellent dielectric strength
• Low moisture absorption
• Non-toxic

Polypro PP Data Sheet

25% Glass Teflon

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a popular fluoropolymer, which is well-known for its variety of applications.

25% Glass Teflon Data Sheet

15% Graphite PTFE

SSP Manufacturing, Inc. provides a wide range of seals made from 15% glass-Teflon material.

15% Graphite PTFE Data Sheet

AFLAS

AFLAS ®, TFE/P is a copolymer which is an ultra-high temperature compound that can withstand temperatures as high as 205 degrees Celsius. AFLAS Data Sheet

PTFE Bronze 40%

PTFE bronze 40% material slightly differs from the standard or virgin Polytetrafluoroethylene in composition. It consists of 40% bronze with 60% of virgin Polytetrafluoroethylene. PTFE Bronze 40% Data Sheet