Apple Rubber's Seal Design Guide

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Trade Names(s):

Hypalon . . . DuPont Elastomers.

ASTM D1418 Designation: CSM

ASTM D2000/SAE J200 Type, Class: CE

Apple Compound Designation: HY

Standard Color: Black

Description: A chlorosulfonated polyethylene, Hypalon offers outstanding resistance to attack by oxygen and ozone, high resistance to degradation by corrosive chemicals, good to excellent heat resistance, and fair to excellent oil resistance.

Key Use(s): For resistance to corrosive or oxidizing chemicals (acids & alkalis).

For enhanced weather resistance (when compounded with protective pigments). For resistance to Freon^® (when compounded with a high chlorine content).

Temperature Range: Standard Compound: -50° to +275°F.

Hardness (Shore A): 50 to 90.

Apple Rubber Products, Inc. • 310 Erie Street • Lancaster, NY 14086 • 1.800.828.7745

1. Introduction

2. Products & Services

3. O-Ring Basics

4. Seal Types & Gland Design

5. Critical Operating Environmental Factors

6. Material Selection Guide

7. Special Elastomer Applications

8. Troubleshooting

9. Sizes & How to Order

10. Glossary of Terms

11. Rules of Thumb

12. Formulas

13. Seal Glossary

14. Bibliography / Trademarks

HYPALON®

Trade Names(s):

HYPALON^®