EPDM Rubber
Elastomeric Bearings
EPDM Rubber
A multi-purpose commercial grade synthetic rubber, with very good ozone weathering properties. This rubber has high rating in regard to acid and general chemical resistance.
Seals, gaskets, wipers, packers and other applications exposed to external conditions and requiring higher temperature resistance combined with flexibility.
Basic Properties
Specific Gravity
Hardness
Tensile
Elongation
Temperature
Tear Strength
Units
g/cm³
Shore A
Mpa
%
°C
N/mm
Value
1.2
70(+/-5)°
11,0
2.5
120 Max
37
Compression Set
ASTM D395 Method B
Condition
70 C 22 h
Value
%Max20
Chemical Resistance
Weathering and Ozone
Abrasion
Acids
Caustics/ Alkalies
Oil & Petroleum Products
Organic Solvents
Condition
Very good
Fair
Good
Good
Not Recommended
Moderate
Availability
Thickness - mm
1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 9, 12
Our Services
Design
We serve as technical liaisons with consulting engineers and builders at the design stage of a project. Provision of detailed specifications, calculations and feedback on drawings for project specific applications.
Manufacturing
All products in the Hercules™ range are manufactured and tested in compliance with the relevant standards: AS5100.4:2017, BS5400, AASTHO and MS ISO 9001.
Technical Support
We provide detailed installation guidance that is specific to each project and site conditions. Remote and/or on-site assistance provided by via comprehensive data sheets and trained personnel where appropriate.
Custom Solutions
Our capabilities include providing tailored solutions to challenging engineering scenarios, where conventional methods of design, manufacturing and installation may not be suitable.
Design
We serve as technical liaisons with consulting engineers and builders at the design stage of a project. Provision of detailed specifications, calculations and feedback on drawings for project specific applications.
Manufacturing
All products in the Hercules™ range are manufactured and tested in compliance with the relevant standards: AS5100.4:2017, BS5400, AASTHO and MS ISO 9001.
Technical Support
We provide detailed installation guidance that is specific to each project and site conditions. Remote and/or on-site assistance provided by via comprehensive data sheets and trained personnel where appropriate.
Custom Solutions
Our capabilities include providing tailored solutions to challenging engineering scenarios, where conventional methods of design, manufacturing and installation may not be suitable.
