EPDM
EPDM
WHAT IS EPDM?
What is EPDM? EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, which is a type of synthetic rubber commonly used outdoors for roofing, window and door seals.
EPDM rubber gaskets offer a variety of benefits when compared to other rubber gasket materials. They can withstand harsh environmental conditions and are designed to provide reliable, long-lasting sealing capabilities over a wide range of temperatures from -60° F to 300° F.
EPDM gaskets offer good electrical insulation and are highly resistant to wear, ultraviolet light, aging, wind, weather, and ozone. They are also colour-stable and won’t stain mating surfaces. are more resistant to wear from abrasion and are formulated to resist harsh chemicals such as acids and alkalis. EPDM gasket material is ideal for applications involving hydrocarbon oils and petroleum products, which typically produce swelling in many other gasket materials. It’s stability and heat-resistant properties also make it suitable for applications using steam.
EPDM gaskets are manufactured from solid, sponge, or foam rubber materials. Each type of material has a unique molecular structure enabling EPDM gaskets to possess physical properties, such as hardness and chemical resistance, to meet the specifications of many applications.
