EPDM Rubber O-Ring — Ozone & Steam Resistant Sealing Solution
Our EPDM rubber O-rings are precision-molded sealing components manufactured from high-quality ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber. Designed for demanding sealing applications, these O-rings deliver exceptional resistance to ozone, UV radiation, and weather aging, making them ideal for long-term outdoor service. They perform reliably in hot water and steam environments and offer good tolerance to dilute acids and alkalis. With low compression set and stable elasticity, they provide consistent, leak-proof sealing in water valves, HVAC systems, and a wide range of industrial equipment.
In addition to EPDM, we supply O-rings in NBR, Silicone, FKM, and HNBR to meet diverse working condition requirements. Standard AS568 sizes are available from stock, and custom dimensions, hardness, and colors are accepted. All products are RoHS compliant and suitable for sanitary and potable water sealing applications.
Key Features & Benefits
- Premium EPDM rubber compound with excellent resistance to ozone, UV radiation, and weather aging
- Outstanding hot water and steam resistance — stable performance in humid environments
- Good tolerance to dilute acids, alkalis, and polar chemical media
- Low compression set ensures reliable leak-proof sealing after long-term compression
- High elasticity and flexibility for easy installation in standard AS568 grooves
- Multiple alternative rubber materials available: NBR, Silicone, FKM, and HNBR for different working conditions
- Standard sizes in stock; custom dimensions, hardness, and color accepted
- RoHS compliant — suitable for sanitary and drinking water applications
Product Specifications
| Material | EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer). Alternative materials: NBR, Silicone, FKM, HNBR |
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| Standard | AS568 standard sizes available; custom sizes supported |
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| Hardness | Commonly 40 Shore A to 90 Shore A; customizable |
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| Color | Black as standard; custom colors available upon request |
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| Temperature Range | -50°C to +150°C |
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| Key Properties | Ozone resistant, UV resistant, weather aging resistant, steam & hot water resistant, resistant to dilute acids and alkalis |
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| Application | Water treatment, HVAC, automotive cooling systems, plumbing, sanitary equipment, outdoor machinery, pumps and valves |
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| Packing | Standard export packing or customized packing |
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| MOQ | Small orders acceptable for stock items; bulk orders for custom specifications |
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Material Performance Data
The following tables present the original properties, heat resistance, compression set, ozone resistance, water resistance, and low-temperature brittleness test results for our standard 70A EPDM O-ring compound.
Cure Schedule
| Process | Conditions |
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| Press Cure — Sheet | 5 min at 170°C |
| Press Cure — Button | 10 min at 170°C |
| Post Cure — Sheet | 1 hour at 125°C |
| Post Cure — Button | 1 hour at 125°C |
Original Properties
| Property | Specification | Test Result |
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| Hardness, Shore A | 70° ± 5 | 70 |
| Tensile Strength, MPa, min | 14 | 14.9 |
| Ultimate Elongation, %, min | 300 | 327 |
| Specific Gravity (g/cm³) | — | 1.15 |
Heat Resistance — 70 h at 100°C
| Property | Specification | Test Result |
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| Change in Hardness, points | 10 | 2 |
| Change in Tensile Strength, % | -25 | -4.1 |
| Ultimate Elongation, max % | -25 | -3.4 |
Compression Set — 22 h at 70°C
| Property | Specification | Test Result |
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| Compression Set, max | 25 | 8 |
Resistance to Ozone — Exposure Method B
| Property | Specification | Test Result |
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| Ozone Exposure, Method B | No Crack | Pass |
Water Resistance — 100°C, 70 h (EA14)
| Property | Specification | Test Result |
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| Volume Change, % | ± 5 | 3.7 |
Low-Temperature Brittleness — Nonbrittle after 3 min at -55°C (F19)
| Property | Specification | Test Result |
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| Low-Temperature Brittleness (F19) | Nonbrittle | Pass |