Nitrile Rubber Seals: Superior Oil-Resistant Sealing Solutions
How CTG Specializes in Nitrile Seal Manufacturing
CTG excels in manufacturing high-performance Nitrile (NBR/Buna-N) rubber seals. Our advanced processing techniques and quality control systems ensure optimal performance in oil-based and fuel environments. We leverage decades of experience in Nitrile processing to deliver seals that provide industry-leading resistance to petroleum products and hydrocarbons.
What Are Nitrile Rubber Seals?
Nitrile rubber seals are specialized elastomer components featuring:
- Outstanding oil resistance
- Excellent fuel resistance
- Strong hydrocarbon compatibility
- Good mechanical properties
- High abrasion resistance
- Wide temperature range
- Good compression set
- Cost-effective performance
Industries Served with Nitrile Seals
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Oil & Gas
- Hydraulic Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Industrial Equipment
- Mobile Equipment
- Fluid Power
End Applications for Nitrile Seals
Nitrile seals excel in applications requiring:
- Oil exposure resistance
- Fuel contact
- Hydraulic systems
- Grease compatibility
- Petroleum products
- Dynamic sealing
- Abrasion resistance
- Cost-effective solutions
Nitrile Rubber Seals Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Nitrile unique for sealing?
Nitrile offers exceptional resistance to oils, fuels, and hydraulic fluids while maintaining excellent physical properties, making it the preferred choice for petroleum-based applications.
What temperature range can Nitrile seals handle?
Standard Nitrile seals perform effectively from -40°F to 250°F, with specialty compounds available for extended temperature ranges.
What ACN content options are available?
We offer Nitrile compounds with varying acrylonitrile (ACN) content from 18% to 50%, allowing optimization for specific oil resistance and low-temperature requirements.
Why choose CTG’s Nitrile seals?
Our Nitrile compounds are engineered for optimal oil resistance and longevity. We can customize ACN content and other properties to meet specific application requirements.
Can Nitrile seals handle biodiesel?
Yes, we offer specialized Nitrile compounds designed for compatibility with biodiesel and other alternative fuels.
Technical Specifications
Nitrile Properties:
- Oil Resistance: Excellent
- Temperature Range: -40°F to 250°F
- Fuel Resistance: Superior
- Tear Resistance: Good
- Abrasion Resistance: Excellent
- Compression Set: Good
- Gas Permeability: Good
- Cost Effectiveness: High
Manufacturing Capabilities
Our Nitrile processing includes:
- Precision Molding
- Custom Compounding
- Multiple ACN Options
- Surface Finishing
- Size Range Flexibility
- Complex Geometries
- Color Coding Available
- Rapid Prototyping
Quality Control
Every Nitrile seal undergoes:
- Material Certification
- Process Monitoring
- Dimensional Inspection
- Oil Resistance Testing
- Physical Property Testing
- Compression Set Testing
- Surface Inspection
- Lot Traceability
Key Applications
Nitrile seals are critical in:
- Hydraulic Systems
- Automotive Components
- Fuel System Seals
- Oil & Gas Equipment
- Aerospace Applications
- Industrial Machinery
- Mobile Equipment
- Power Transmission
Performance Features
Nitrile excels in:
- Oil-Based Environments
- Fuel Contact
- Dynamic Applications
- Abrasive Conditions
- High-Pressure Service
- Cost-Effective Solutions
- Mechanical Stress
- Grease Exposure
Custom Solutions
We offer:
- Application-Specific ACN Content
- Custom Hardness Ranges
- Size Customization
- Surface Treatments
- Enhanced Properties
- Specialized Testing
- Prototype Development
- Design Assistance
Experience the CTG Difference
Partner with CTG for your Nitrile sealing needs and benefit from:
- 24/7 emergency manufacturing capability
- Expert engineering support
- Comprehensive material testing
- ISO quality management system
- Rapid prototyping services
- Competitive pricing
- Quick delivery options
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TECHNICAL LIBRARY
For available materials, sizing, geometry, gland considerations and more, view our technical library.
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