Nitrile is one of the commonly used materials for O-Rings. It is a cost effective choice and is suitable for a range of different applications. Nitrile is particularly good at sealing against fats and greases at a temperature of +70°C.
NBR is a popular choice for Agricultural, Dairy, Plumbing, Mining, Rail and Transport Applications .NBR is suitable for environments where Hydrocarbons, Fats, Oils, Gasoline and petroleum based hydraulic fluid are present. NBR is attacked by Esters, Ozone, Retones, Aldehydes, Chlorinated and Nitro Carbons.
temperature range for Nitrile is -30°C to +120°C however should not be subjected to any extremes for long periods of time.