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Military, Aerospace, & Automotive Grade Materials
In the military, aerospace, and automotive industries, materials play a pivotal role in ensuring safety, performance, and reliability. Military, aerospace, & automotive grade materials are specifically designed and rigorously tested to meet the demanding requirements of these sectors. In this web page, we will explore the significance of these materials, common application considerations, and discuss the different types used across these industries.
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Military, Aerospace, & Automotive Materials Available
Thousands of Military, Aerospace, & Automotive Grade Materials are available now with Canyon Components! Some common Military, Aerospace, & Automotive Grade Materials include the following.
What are Military, Aerospace, & Automotive Grade Materials?
- Military, aerospace, & automotive grade materials are substances, components, or equipment engineered to excel in the challenging and high-performance environments of these sectors. These materials must meet strict criteria for strength, durability, thermal stability, and safety.
Common Conciderations
- 1. Weight and Strength
Materials must strike a balance between low weight and high strength to meet the stringent weight restrictions in aerospace and automotive applications.
2. Thermal Performance
Thermal stability and resistance to extreme temperatures are crucial, particularly in aerospace and automotive engine components.
3. Durability and Reliability
Materials must withstand rigorous testing, vibrations, and mechanical stresses, ensuring long-term durability and reliability.
4. Safety and Security
Materials should comply with safety standards and regulations, ensuring the protection of personnel and assets.
5. Cost-Efficiency
While performance is vital, cost considerations are essential to optimize material selection and production processes.
Material Options
- 1. Fluorosilicone:
- Military: Fluorosilicone is used in military applications for its resistance to fuel, oil, and solvents, particularly in fuel systems and various seals.
- Aerospace: In aerospace, it's valued for its wide temperature range and resistance to fuels and degradation in harsh environments, making it suitable for seals and gaskets in aircraft.
- Automotive: For the automotive industry, fluorosilicone finds use in fuel systems and transmission components due to its resistance to petroleum oils and fuel.
2. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer):
- Military: EPDM's durability and weather resistance make it suitable for outdoor military equipment and vehicles, protecting against water, UV, and temperature variations.
- Aerospace: In aerospace, EPDM is used for its excellent resistance to ozone, weathering, and aging, ideal for window seals, hoses, and insulation materials in certain aircraft applications.
- Automotive: In automotive applications, EPDM is commonly used for weatherstripping, door seals, and hoses due to its resistance to ozone, coolants, and heat.
3. NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber):
- Military: NBR is used in military applications for gaskets and seals in fuel handling systems because of its resistance to oils and fuels.
- Aerospace: It's utilized in aerospace for components like fuel hoses and seals, offering good resistance to oils and various hydrocarbons.
- Automotive: In the automotive industry, NBR is prevalent in fuel and oil handling systems, like fuel hoses, gaskets, and O-rings, due to its oil resistance.
4. Silicone:
- Military: Silicone's flexibility and high-temperature resistance make it ideal for military electronic components and seals in extreme environments.
- Aerospace: Widely used in aerospace for its thermal stability and low outgassing properties, silicone is ideal for seals, gaskets, and insulation in aircraft.
- Automotive: In automotive, silicone is used for hoses, gaskets, and seals, particularly in high-temperature areas like engine compartments.
5. FKM (Fluorocarbon Rubber):
- Military: FKM is used for seals and gaskets in military vehicles and equipment due to its excellent resistance to high temperatures, fuels, and chemicals.
- Aerospace: In aerospace, it's used for O-rings, seals, and gaskets, especially in fuel systems and engines, due to its resistance to jet fuel, hydraulic fluids, and high temperatures.
- Automotive: FKM finds application in automotive fuel systems, transmission seals, and O-rings, thanks to its resistance to high temperatures and various fluids.
6. EMI & RFI Shielding Materials:
- Military: These materials are critical in military applications for protecting sensitive electronic equipment from electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference.
- Aerospace: In aerospace, they are used in aircraft electronics and communication systems to prevent interference and ensure the reliability of onboard systems.
- Automotive: In the automotive sector, EMI and RFI shielding materials are used in electronic systems to prevent interference with critical vehicle functions and communication systems.
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EP70BK03
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
FDA Compliant, NSF 61 Certified, Peroxide Cured EPDM
Drinking Water Use, Food & Drug Manufacturing
EP70BK36
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
FDA Compliant, USP VI <87> & <88>, 3A, NSF 61 Certified, KTW, WRAS, UL 778, Peroxide Cured EPDM
Drinking Water Use, Medical Devices, Dairy, Food & Drug Manufacturing
EP70BK58
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
FDA Compliant, WRC, ACS, W270, NSF 61 Certified, KTW, UL 157, Peroxide Cured EPDM
Drinking Water Use, Food & Drug Manufacturing
EP70BK60
EPDM
70
-55°C to +130°C
(-67°F to +266°F)
FDA Compliant, NSF 61 Certified, UL 157, Sulfur Cured EPDM
Drinking Water Use, Food & Drug Manufacturing
EP70OW05
EPDM
70
-55°C to +130°C
(-67°F to +266°F)
NSF 61 Certified, Off White, Sulfur Cured EPDM
Drinking Water Use
NB70BK03
NBR (Buna-N)
70
-35°C to +125°C
(-31°F to +257°F)
FDA Compliant, NSF 61 Certified, NBR
Drinking Water Use, Food & Drug Manufacturing
NB70BK09
NBR (Buna-N)
70
-35°C to +125°C
(-31°F to +257°F)
NSF 61 Certified, NBR
Drinking Water Use
SHIELDING PERFORMANCE
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Material
Temp (°C)
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SI70BK14
Silicone (VMQ)
Black
-55 to +200
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® S6600
70
Carbon
2.5 to 10
30 to 80
SI65GD18
Silicone (VMQ)
Gray
-55 to +150
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® S6305, 6370, 6371, 6308, 6330
65
Nickel Plated
Graphite
0.1
85 to 110
SI65TN16
Silicone (VMQ)
Tan
-55 to +150
MIL-DTL-83528 Type M
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1350, 1310
65
Silver Plated
Glass
0.006
90 to 100
SI65TN17
Silicone (VMQ)
Tan
-55 to +160
MIL-DTL-83528 Type B
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1285
65
Silver Plated
Aluminum
0.008
100 to 120
SI65TN11
Silicone (VMQ)
Tan
-45 to +125
MIL-DTL-83528 Type A
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1215, 1273, 1270
65
Silver Plated
Copper
0.004
50 to 120
SI60BK15
Silicone (VMQ)
Black
-55 to 160
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® S6600
60
Carbon
2.5 to 10
50 to 75
SI65BU57
Silicone (VMQ)
Blue
-55 to 160
MIL-DTL-83528 Type B
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1285
65
Silver Plated
Aluminum
0.008
100 to 120
FS65GD15
Fluorosilicone
Gray
-55 to +150
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® L6303
65
Nickel Plated
Graphite
0.1
100 to 130
FS70TN13
Fluorosilicone
Tan
-55 to +160
MIL-DTL-83528 Type D
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1287
70
Silver Plated
Aluminum
0.012
100 to 125
FS70TN20
Fluorosilicone
Tan
-55 to +160
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1287
70
Silver Plated
Aluminum (Passivated)
0.012
115 to 120
FS75BU51
Fluorosilicone
Blue
-55 to 160
MIL-DTL-83528 Type D
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1287
75
Silver Plated
Aluminum
0.012
100 to 125
FS75TN50
Fluorosilicone
Tan
-55 to 125
MIL-DTL-83528 Type C
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1217
75
Silver Plated
Copper
0.01
110 to 120
FS75TN60
Fluorosilicone
Tan
-50 to 160
MIL-DTL-83528 Type C
75
Silver Plated
Nickel
0.008
75 to 110
EP75BK15
EPDM
Black
-30 to 100
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 6307, 6452
75
Nickel Plated
Graphite
0.1
110 to 130
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Military, Aerospace, & Automotive Materials Available
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Each of these materials has its own advantages, limitations, and cost implications. The choice of material usually depends on factors like chemical compatibility, temperature, pressure, dynamic or static use, and specification requirements.
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H₂S Resistance
Steam up to 300°F
Steam up to 400°F
VT75BK60
FKM (Viton®)
75
-21°C to +225°C
(-6°F to +437°F)
Extreme Chemical Resistance FKM Type ETP.
2
3
20 % Max
VT90BK31
FKM (Viton®)
90
-40°C to +225°C
(-40°F to +437°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Low Temp FKM GLT tested to Norsok M-710 & NACE TM0297.
2
4
5 % Max
VT90BK15
FKM (Viton®)
90
-28°C to +225°C
(-18°F to +437°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Low Temp FKM B tested to Norsok M-710.
3
4
5 % Max
VT90BK51
FKM (Viton®)
90
-51°C to +225°C
(-60°F to +437°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Extreme Low Temp FKM ULT tested to Norsok M-710 & NACE TM0297.
1
3
5 % Max
VT90BK59
FKM (Viton®)
90
-61°C to +225°C
(-78°F to +437°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Ultra Low Temp FKM ULT tested to Norsok M-710, API 6A & NACE TM0297.
1
3
5 % Max
EP90BK41
EPDM
90
-50°C to +288°C
(-58°F to +550°F)
90 Shore A, AED, High Temp Steam, L'Garde Cured EPDM tested to NACE TM0297.
1
1
30 % Max
HN90BK01
HNBR
90
-55°C to +163°C
(-67°F to +325°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Low Temp HNBR tested to Norsok M-710 & API 6A.
2
4
5 % Max
HN90BK11
HNBR
90
-26°C to +177°C
(-15°F to +350°F)
90 Shore A, AED, High Temp HNBR tested to Norsok M-710 & NACE TM0297.
2
4
5 % Max
HN90BK10
HNBR
90
-55°C to +165°C
(-67°F to +329°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Low Temp HNBR tested to Norsok M-710.
2
4
5 % Max
HN95BK15
HNBR
95
-55°C to +165°C
(-67°F to +329°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Low Temp HNBR.
2
4
5 % Max
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VT75BK55
FKM (Viton®)
75
-34°C to +225°C
(-29°F to +437°F)
FKM Type GFLT, UL 157 B, C (Ethanol), D, G
Low Temp Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel Applications
VT75BK92
FKM (Viton®)
75
-34°C to +225°C
(-29°F to +437°F)
FKM Type GFLT, UL 157 B, C(Ethanol), D, F, G, J
Low Temp Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, NG, LPG Applications
VT75BK93
FKM (Viton®)
75
-26°C to +225°C
(-15°F to +437°F)
FKM, UL 157 B, C(Ethanol), D, F, G, H, J
Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, NG, LPG, Heated Fuel Oil Applications
VT75BK95
FKM (Viton®)
75
-28°C to +225°C
(-18°F to +437°F)
FKM Type B, UL 157 B, C(Ethanol), D, F, G, J
Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, NG, LPG Applications
VT75BK98
FKM (Viton®)
75
-40°C to +225°C
(-40°F to +437°F)
FKM Type GLT, UL 157 B, C(Ethanol), D, F, G, J
Extreme Low Temp Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, NG, LPG Applications
VT80BK94
FKM (Viton®)
80
-26°C to +225°C
(-15°F to +437°F)
FKM, UL 157 B, D, F, J
Gasoline, Kerosene, NG, LPG Applications
FS70BU01
Fluorosilicone
70
-75°C to +175°C
(-103°F to +347°F)
Fluorosilicone, UL 157 B, C(Ethanol), D, G, MIL-DTL-25988, AMS-R-25988, MIL-R- 25988 Class 1, Type 1 & 2
Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel Applications
EP70BK36
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
Peroxide Cured EPDM, UL 778, FDA Compliant, USP VI, 87, 88, 3A, NSF 61, KTW, WRAS
Drinking Water Applications
EP70BK55
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
Peroxide Cured EPDM, UL JOHX2
Water, Steam, Inert Gas Applications
EP70BK58
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
Peroxide Cured EPDM, UL 157 A(Water, Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide), L, M, N, O, 1, 2, WRC, ACS, W270, FDA, NSF 61, KTW
Extinguishing Agents, Detergents, Ozone Applications
EP70BK60
EPDM
70
-55°C to +130°C
(-67°F to +266°F)
Sulfur Cured EPDM, UL 157 A, FDA, NSF 61
Extinguishing Agents, Motor Operated Pumps
NB50BK40
NBR (Buna-N)
50
-40°C to +60°C
(-40°F to +140°F)
NBR, UL 157 F, G, J
Natural Gas, Diesel Fuel, LPG Applications
NB70BK16
NBR (Buna-N)
70
-40°C to +125°C
(-40°F to +257°F)
NBR, UL 157 A(Water, Dry Chemical), B, C(Ethanol), D, F, G, J
Extinguishing Agents, Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, NG, LPG Applications
NB70BK40
NBR (Buna-N)
70
-40°C to +125°C
(-40°F to +257°F)
NBR, UL 157
Gasoline, Kerosene, Fuel Oils, LPG Applications
NB70BK41
NBR (Buna-N)
70
-40°C to +125°C
(-40°F to +257°F)
NBR, UL 94 HB Compliant
High Temp, UL 94 Flame Applications
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