Acid Resistant Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings

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Aug. 19, 2024

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Acid Resistant Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings

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Technologically advanced adhesives, sealants and coatings offer unmatched resistance to acids. They are presently employed in applications ranging from design and production to repair, maintenance and field service.

These liquid/paste compounds safeguard critical parts/components used in industrial equipment, machinery, instruments from splash, vapor, immersion exposures. They provide high mechanical strength properties between multiple substrates including pretreated metals, plastics, ceramic, glass, protect against corrosion and can be automatically dispensed in high volume production applications. They are frequently applied manually with a brush, roller, sprayer. Select grades feature outstanding performance under a combination of high stress and elevated temperatures. Heat cured or post cured products increase crosslink density and are recommended for extreme chemical environments. Type of substrates being joined, shape of substrates, desired bond line thickness, speed of cure are important considerations when selecting the most suitable adhesive. Testing should be done prior to use to replicate actual service conditions.

Durable, long lasting two component epoxy systems have proven particularly effective in ensuring cost effective, consistent, reliable, repeatable usage in protection for pumps, valves, fans, pipes, tanks, metal processing equipment, earth moving vehicles, fork lifts, power generation and mining equipment. Additionally special products defend against hostile chemicals and high impact, abrasion, thermal cycling, wear. They also exhibit outstanding electrical insulation characteristics.

Specially Formulated Polymer Systems

Specific grades offer outstanding resistance to various concentrations of selected acids such as:

Sulfuric acid
Hydrofluoric acid
Nitric acid
Chromic acid
Phosphoric acid

Master Bond's database of chemical immersion tests extends up to 10 years.

Which O-ring material is right for my application?

O-rings and seals are used in a wide range of industries to help you tightly seal the connections in pipes, tubes, and other elements of complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Due to many applications, there is also a wide variety of O-ring material choices available. Nitrile (Buna), Neoprene, Ethylene Propylene (EPDM Rubber), Silicone, Fluorocarbon (Viton), and PTFE (Teflon) are among the most commonly used compounds for O-rings and seals.

To answer many of your questions about O-rings, The Hope Group has created an advanced O-ring material selection guide, where we will look at the properties and compatibility as well as the temperature range and hardness of each O-ring material.

Factors to Consider When Picking O-rings

When picking the right O-ring for your specific application, there are many factors to consider. They include but are not limited to operating conditions, chemical compatibility, sealing pressure, temperature, durometer, size, and cost. Depending on the specific situation, you may also look at abrasion, tear, ozone, electrical resistance properties. Additionally, you can perform appropriate field tests to ensure the fluid, temperature, pressure, and environmental conditions are compatible with the O-ring of your choice.

O-ring Material Selection Guide

In order to accommodate a large variety of applications, manufacturers make O-rings and seals using various elastomers with different physical and chemical properties. Let&#;s look at some of them below:

Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)

Resistant to: Water, Petroleum Oils & Fluids, and Hydraulic Fluids

Not recommended for: Phosphate ester base hydraulic fluids, automotive brake fluids, ketones, strong acids, ozone, freons, halogenated hydrocarbons, and methanol

Temperature Range: -40° to +250°F, although that&#;s an average for the lower and upper tolerances for the various nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) compounds manufactured by Parker. Parker&#;s Buna-N compound, which ranges from 70 to 90 durometer hardness nitrile, withstands temperatures from -30°F up to 250°F which includes compounds N

Hardness: 40 to 90 durometers Shore A

Buna Nitrile

Most popular elastomer O-ring material. Parker Hannifin uses 70 durometer hard nitrile (Buna-N) for most of its standard O-rings supplied, with 90 durometer available for tube fittings and adapters. Seal professionals value Buna-Nitrile elastomer for competitive price and excellent resistance properties to petroleum-based oils and fuels, silicone greases, hydraulic fluids, water, and alcohols.

Ethylene-Propylene (EPDM)

EPDM has a spotless reputation in the sealing world because of its excellent resistance to heat, water and steam, alkali, mild acidic and oxygenated solvents, ozone, and sunlight (UV). Nevertheless, experts do not recommend EPDM compounds for gasoline, petroleum oil and grease, and hydrocarbon environments.

Resistant to: Extreme cold, steam, hot water, sunlight and UV, dilute acids, ketones, alkalis

Not recommended for: Petroleum base oils and di-ester base lubricants

Temperature Range: -65° to +450°F

Hardness Range: 40 to 90 durometers Shore A

Neoprene (CR)

Neoprene is a general-purpose elastomer with moderate resistance properties to petroleum oils and weather (ozone, sunlight, UV, and oxygen). Neoprene O-rings have a relatively low compression set, good resilience, abrasion, and are flex cracking resistant.

Resistant to: Refrigerants (freons, ammonia), high aniline point petroleum oils, mild acids, and silicate ester lubricants

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Not recommended for: Phosphate ester fluids and ketones

Temperature Range: -45° to +250°F

Hardness: 50 to 80 durometers Shore A

Fluorocarbon (Viton)

When we talk about fluorocarbon O-rings, Viton is a popular trade name that may come into your mind. Fluorocarbon (FKM) compounds combine high-temperature resistance with excellent chemical resistance. These properties make them a popular choice for many applications, including aircraft and automotive industries.

Resistant to: Petroleum base oils and fluids, some phosphate ester base fluids, silicone and silicate ester base lubricants, acids and halogenated hydrocarbons

Temperature Range: Standards -15°F to +400°F, but some Parker FKM Viton compounds can tolerate temperatures down to &#;65F and up to +450F.

Hardness: 50-95 Durometers Shore A

Perfluoroelastomers (FFKM) (Parfluor)

Perfluoroelastomers (FFKM) are an extension of the Fluorocarbon FKM elastomers extending the compatibilities of the FKM while at the same time extending the upper temperature limits of the materials while compromising the lower temp limits. FFKMs are the cleanest/purest compounds available on the market. They are the first choice for clean applications and are particularly popular in the semiconductor industry.

Silicone

Silicone O-rings have many outstanding properties, including excellent flexibility and fatigue life, strong ozone, and UV radiation resistance. Despite the abovementioned characteristics, experts do not recommend silicone O-rings for dynamic applications. The low strength and poor abrasion resistance as well as high gas permeability, make them not compatible with the most petroleum fluids, ketones, water, and steam.

Resistant to: Dry heat (air to 400°F) and high aniline point oils

Not recommended for: Most petroleum fluids, ketones, water and steam

Temperature Range: -175F to +450°F

Hardness: 40-80 Durometers Shore A

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) O-rings are designed to be used in harsh environments with temperatures ranging from -450°F to 600°F. PTFE O-rings are compatible with the widest range of chemicals, such as acetone, isopropyl, methyl, etc. Furthermore, they have low gas permeability and low absorption. Unfortunately, due to polytetrafluoroethylene material properties, pure PTFE O-rings are very rigid and hard to apply. Therefore, manufacturers, including Parker, solve this problem by mixing PTFE material with various fillers to provide users with more flexibility. PTFE seals are often used in food, pharmaceutical, and medical industries.

Resistant to: Most chemicals, excluding alkali metals, fluorine, a few fluoro-chemicals such as chlorine tri-fluoride and oxygen difluoride

Not recommended for: Applications requiring O-Ring stretch and compression

Temperature Range: -260°F to 300°F

Hardness: 55 to 60 durometer Shore D

All Elastomer Families:

All of the above elastomer families as well as those specials not listed are available in many specialty formulations. There are FDA, USP Class VI, Nuclear Grades and compounds that meet AMS, Mil standards as well as other specifications. There are colored and translucent materials as well as internally lubricated materials to meet special needs. There should be a material fit for your application.

Standard vs. Custom O-ring Materials

As an authorized Parker distributor in addition to standard O-ring materials mentioned above, The Hope Group also offers custom seals that are designed exclusively for your specific application. We take care of any functional requirements, gland limitations, installation improvements, etc. Contact us to learn more or speak to our seal specialists.