| Material | Temp. Range (° F) | Chemical Resistance (Oils) | Weather Resistance | Electrical Resistance | Other Attribute(s) |
| Buna | -40 to 200 | Excellent | Poor | Poor | Excellent resistance to grease mineral and vegetable oils |
| Neoprene | -40 to 220 | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Low cost with excellent abrasion resistance |
| Viton™ | -20 to 450 | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Excellent in fuel environments |
| Silicone | -20 to 450 | Fair | Excellent | Good | Excellent weather & chemical resistance at high & low temperatures |
| Fluorosilicone | -65 to 400 | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent in fuel environments |
| EPDM | -40 to 225 | Poor | Very Good | Excellent | Excellent chemical and water resistance |
| Nylon | -40 to 185 | Good | Limited — not UV resistant | Poor | Excellent mechanical properties |
| LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) |
-180 to 110 | Limited to short term use | Poor — not UV resistant | Excellent | Low cost, Poor tensile strength, Excellent for wet applications |
| HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) |
-180 to 160 | Good | Poor — not UV resistant | Fair | Higher tensile and more rigid than low density polyethylene |
| Polypropylene | 32 to 210 | Good | Poor — not UV resistant | Excellent | Low cost, Good tensile strength |
| Teflon™ | -350 to 500 | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good impact strength, Poor tensile strength |
| Kapton™ | -400 to 700 | Excellent | Poor | Excellent | Excellent tensile strength. Will not melt or burn. No known organic solvents. |
| Santoprene | -50 to 275 | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good oil, solvent & chemical resistance. Weathers well |
| Foam Rubber (Open and Closed Cell) |
Use for sealing and vibration absorption. Polymers include nitrile, neoprene, EPDM, silicone and epichlorohydrin. Formulations to meet a wide range of temperatures and requirements. Thickness from 1/16" to 2". | ||||
| Coated Fabrics | Polyester, nylon, glass and nomex fabrics can be coated with buna, neoprene, Viton™ , silicone, fluorosilicone rubber and Teflon™ for special applications. | ||||
| Felt | Used for vibration damping, filtering liquids, insulation and sealing. Made with wool and or combinations of synthetic fibers to fit many uses. Thickness from 1/16" to 1". | ||||
| * Most rubber compounds can be formulated to meet specific requirements. The above information is provided as a guide only and should not be used to set specification requirements. Buswell uses materials from various manufacturers and assumes no liability for their use in a specific application. To determine a materials suitability, it should be tested in the intended application. | |||||