11 Facts About EPDM rubber

1.

EPDM rubber is a type of synthetic rubber that is used in many applications.

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EPDM rubber is made from ethylene, propylene, and a diene comonomer that enables crosslinking via sulfur vulcanization.

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3.

The earlier relative of EPDM is EPR, ethylene propylene rubber, that is not derived from any diene precursors and can only be crosslinked using radical methods such as peroxides.

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4.

EPDM rubber can be compounded to meet specific properties to a limit, depending first on the EPDM rubber polymers available, then the processing and curing method employed.

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5.

EPDM rubber is stable towards fireproof hydraulic fluids, ketones, hot and cold water, and alkalis.

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6.

Solid EPDM rubber and expanded EPDM rubber foam are often used for sealing and gasketing, as well as membranes and diaphragms.

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7.

EPDM rubber is often used when a component must prevent fluid flow while remaining flexible.

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8.

Common use is in vehicles, where EPDM rubber is used for door seals, window seals, trunk seals, and sometimes hood seals.

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9.

EPDM rubber is used as charge air tubing on turbocharged engines to connect the cold side of the charge air cooler to the intake manifold.

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10.

EPDM rubber is used for components that provide elasticity; for example, it is used for bungee cords, elastic tie-downs, straps, and hangers that attach exhaust systems to the underfloor of vehicles .

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11.

Colored EPDM rubber granules are mixed with polyurethane binders and troweled or sprayed onto concrete, asphalt, screenings, interlocking brick, wood, etc.

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