Mastering Rubber Material Properties – The Essential Foundation for Reliable and High-Performance Product Development
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Mastering Rubber Material Properties – The Essential Foundation for Reliable and High-Performance Product Development
Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 07-08-2025 Origin: Site

The success of any product or project heavily depends on selecting the most suitable rubber material for its intended application. Rubber and elastomers vary significantly in their physical, chemical, and mechanical properties, which directly impact performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness. To help you make the best material choice, we offer a two-part rubber material performance comparison tool.
First, you can specify your key performance criteria—such as temperature resistance, chemical compatibility, or tensile strength—and the tool will automatically recommend rubber materials that excel in those areas. This ensures you focus on viable options from the start.
Next, you can compare up to different rubber materials side by side. The sheet displays their key properties, strengths, and limitations, giving you a clear overview to evaluate which one best aligns with your project needs. By leveraging this structured approach, you can make well-informed decisions that enhance product reliability and longevity.
Properties Requirements | Natural Rubber | Neoprene | Ethylene Propylene | Buna-N | HNBR | Silicone | Fluoro- silicone | Fluoro- elastomers |
ASTM | AA | BC, BE | AA , BA , CA , DA | BF , BG , BK , CH | DH | FC , FE , GE | FK | HK |
Hardness Range [ShoreA] | 25-90 | 20-95 | 25-95 | 25-95 | 40-90 | 20-80 | 60-80 | 60-90 |
Weather Resistance | Poor | Good | Excellent | Unacceptable | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ozone Resistance | Unacceptable | Good | Excellent | Unacceptable | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Heat Resistance | Unacceptable | Good | Excellent | Poor | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Low Temperature Resistance | Good | Good | Excellent | Poor | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
Acid Resistance | Suitable | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Alkali Resistance | Suitable | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Suitable |
Water Resistance | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Resistance to Mineral Oil | Unacceptable | Good | Unacceptable | Good | Excellent | Unacceptable | Excellent | Excellent |
Resistance to Vegetable Oil | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Strength Properties | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Unacceptable | Unacceptable | Suitable |
Tear Resistance | Excellent | Good | Poor | Good | Excellent | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Compression Set | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Unacceptable | Poor | Suitable |
Impact Resilience | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Gas Barrier Properties | Poor | Good | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unacceptable | Unacceptable | Good |
Flame Resistance | Unacceptable | Good | Unacceptable | Poor | Poor | Poor | Excellent | Excellent |
Electrical Resistivity | Good | Unacceptable | Excellent | Unacceptable | Unacceptable | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Color Stability | Good | Unacceptable | Excellent | Suitable | Suitable | Excellent | Good | Poor |
Tackiness | Excellent | Good | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Good |
Processablity | Excellent | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Good | Unacceptable |
Applications | Tires, vehicles, transit networks, footwear & soles, rubber tubing & hoses, industrial belts | Rubber tubes & hoses, belts, rollers, cable sheaths, sanitary linings, construction, vehicles | Vehicles, cable sheaths, construction, electrical components, rollers | O-rings, gaskets, rollers, belts, pneumatic/hydraulic seals | Rubber belts, shaft seals, shock absorber seals, automotive seals (power steering, in-tank), vehicles | Rubber belts, shaft seals, automotive seals (power steering, in-tank, shock absorber), vehicle components | O-rings, gaskets, seals (shaft, shock absorber, power steering, in-tank), rubber hoses & tubes, adhesives (glue) | O-rings, gaskets, oil seals, dynamic/static seals, rubber tubes & hoses |