different types of materials used in seals
Depending on the application and the designof the seal, the material used may be nitrile, polyacrylate, fluoroelastomer(Viton), silicone, nylon or TeflonÂ¨. Nitrile is one of theleast expensive materials, and has been used for many years inumbrella or deflector type seals for older pushrod engines.
Request a Quote. All Seals stocks virtually every seal product you need in virtually every material. This includes a full complement of rubber, machined plastics and standard materials. As you can read in this sectionâs pages, selecting the right material for a seal is crucial. We offer selection guidance in these pages, however, we also encourage you to contact our expert staff for questions and recommendations.