Why are NR rubber seals bad for outdoor use and what should you use instead?

Why are NR rubber seals bad for outdoor use and what should you use instead?

NR rubber seals are seals produced from natural NR rubber raw materials. It has outstanding features in terms of flexibility, shock resistance, wear resistance, waterproof as well. and has a more economical price

But in terms of outdoor applications that must withstand hot weather and high concentrations of UV sunlight today, including Ozone, of course, NR rubber seals will deteriorate in 1-2 years.

For use in outdoor applications that must meet the needs of use for more than 5-10 years or up to 20 years, such as waterproof rubber seals for Solar Panel, Expansion Joint rubber seals, boat glass seals. Rubber seals around the glass edges of various buildings or even in automotive Choosing to use NR rubber seals is therefore not suitable for use.

"For this reason, EPDM rubber seals are the most suitable rubber seals both in terms of long service life and help you save more costs compared to long-term service life because EPDM rubber seals have outstanding properties. unique It has a wide operating temperature range. Resistant to both heat and cold (Working Temp: -50 to +160°C), resistant to water, resistant to UV Ozone, sunlight and resistant to deterioration. Helps extend the service life for a long time"

But anyway The quality of EPDM rubber seals also depends on the production formula, EPDM rubber grade chosen, as well as the production process that must be controlled. In order to get EPDM rubber seals that meet Spec. as needed to meet the needs of maximum use.

 

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