JM Clipper Material for Seals

JM Clipper Oil Seals are available in a wide range of materials. The following general material descriptions are for the OD material “H” and corresponding lip material “L”.

OD and Lip Materials

H1L5 & H1L7 — Nitrile (NBR)

Standard Nitrile is the most commonly used polymer in the rotary shaft seal industry. NBR has very good resistance to oil, fuel and alkali solutions. Nitrile offers excellent resistance to petroleum-based hydraulic fluids and is resistant to hydrocarbon solvents. Standard Nitrile has poor resistance to ozone, ketones, automotive or aircraft brake fluid, and steam or hot water. Standard Nitrile is recommended for operating in temperatures ranging from -20 to +250 °F (-29 to +121 °C) and offers good mechanical properties and abrasion resistance.

H1L50 & H1L70 — Low Temp Nitrile (NBR)

Nitrile compounds can be formulated for applications in extreme cold weather environments. These special formulations of Nitrile allow for operation at minimum temperatures ranging down to -70 °F (-57 °C), while maintaining good chemical and abrasion resistance, but the upper temperature limit is lowered to 212 °F (100 °C).

H1L20 — Carboxylated Nitrile (XNBR)

XNBR is formulated to greatly enhance tear and abrasion resistance over standard Nitrile, while maintaining similar chemical compatibility. It is used in applications where abrasive materials may collect at the point of shaft contact. XNBR is less resilient and flexible at low temperature, and offers poorer compression set resistance than standard Nitrile. Carboxylated Nitriles are recommended for operation at temperatures ranging from -30 to +250 °F (-34 to +121°C).

H1L30 — Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR)

Hydrogenated Nitriles offer improved abrasion resistance, excellent chemical resistance and higher operating temperatures than standard NBR. Ozone and weather resistance, as well as resistance to hot water are also increased. HNBR compounds are recommended for operating temperatures ranging from -40 to +300 °F (-40 to +149 °C).

H1L8 — Neoprene (CR)

Neoprene offers very good resistance to weather, ozone and natural aging as well as good flame resistance while maintaining moderate resistance to oil and gasoline. Good abrasion, flex and cracking resistance is available with the Neoprene material. Neoprene is recommended for operating temperatures ranging from -45 to +250 °F (-43 to +121 °C).

H1L21 — Ethylene Propylene (EPDM)

EPDM offers excellent heat, ozone and sunlight resistance. EPDM offers very good low temperature flexibility, good resistance to alkalis, acids (such as acetic), and oxygenated solvents (such as MEK). Provides improved resistance to water and steam in applications where NBR and FKM exhibit poor service life. Good replacement for FKM where solvents are a problem. It is not recommended for petroleum oil. EPDM is recommended for operating temperatures of -60 to +300 °F (-51 to +149°C).

H5L16 — Fluoroelastomer (FKM)

FKM provides excellent resistance to oils, fuels and hydraulic fluids at temperatures that far exceed standard Nitrile. It also has very good resistance to flame and excellent impermeability to gases and vapors. FKM is recommended for operating temperatures that range from -40 to +400 °F (-40 to +204 °C).

Case Materials

H1, H3 — Neoprene/Aramid Composite

The aramid fiber-reinforced composite shell will fit a wide range of bore tolerances and provides a rustproof gasket-type seal at the OD. The composite case also will fill slight imperfections in the bore housing, reducing machining cost. Usually combined with a Nitrile lip material.

H5 — Fluoroelastomer/Aramid Composite

Offers the same construction benefits mentioned above. Usually combined with a Fluoroelastomer lip material.

Spring Materials

Clipper Oil Seal designs are furnished with 302 stainless steel springs as standard. Other spring materials are available at an additional cost.