Parker Hannifin ACM (Acrylic Rubber) Elastomers
Parker Hannifin ACM elastomer materials are designed for sealing applications requiring strong resistance to high temperature oils, oxidation, automatic transmission fluids, and automotive lubricants. ACM, also known as Acrylic Rubber or Polyacrylate Rubber, is commonly used in O-rings, gaskets, transmission seals, shaft seals, custom molded rubber parts, and automotive sealing systems operating in elevated temperature oil environments. These materials are widely specified in automotive transmissions, engines, fluid handling systems, industrial machinery, and powertrain sealing applications where thermal stability and oil resistance are important.
Canyon Components supplies high quality equivalents to many Parker ACM elastomer compounds used throughout automotive and industrial sealing systems. Our team supports replacement O-rings, gaskets, and custom molded sealing components manufactured from ACM materials for transmission systems, lubricated equipment, and elevated temperature oil applications. We also provide engineering support for material selection, fluid compatibility analysis, and sealing system optimization.
Common names include: ACM rubber, Acrylic Rubber, Polyacrylate elastomer, transmission sealing rubber
Trade names include: Parker®, ACM, Acrylic Rubber
FKM O-rings from Canyon Components providing excellent chemical, heat, and compression resistance in critical sealing applications.
Parker Hannifin Materials Available
This table shows many of our standard materials and links out to our O-ring store. Get in touch with us if you need a custom gasket, custom molded part, or non-standard geometry!
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Features of Parker Hannifin ACM Materials
- These materials are commonly used in O-rings, gaskets, transmission seals, shaft seals, and custom molded rubber parts
- ACM materials are widely used in automatic transmission systems and automotive powertrain applications
- These compounds offer improved ozone and weather resistance compared to many general purpose elastomers
- Specialized ACM compounds are available with low compression set and improved high temperature stability
- Canyon Components supplies equivalent ACM sealing materials with strong availability, engineering support, and rapid lead times
Limitations of Parker Hannifin ACM Materials
- ACM materials generally provide poor low temperature flexibility compared to Silicone, EPDM, or specialty low temperature FKM compounds
- These compounds are not recommended for hot water, steam, acids, alkalis, or amine exposure
- Acrylic Rubber materials may have limited compatibility with aromatic hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents
- ACM compounds typically provide lower mechanical strength and abrasion resistance than HNBR materials
- Not all ACM compounds are suitable for aggressive dynamic applications involving severe wear conditions
- Certain industrial chemicals and glycol based brake fluids may rapidly degrade ACM materials
Please consult a Canyon Components Engineer about your specific application and we will use our decades of experience to formulate a solution that fits your need.
Industrial and Automotive Applications for ACM Materials
ACM elastomer materials are used in systems requiring long-term resistance to hot oils and elevated operating temperatures. These compounds are commonly installed in automotive transmissions, engines, industrial gearboxes, lubricated machinery, compressors, pumps, and industrial fluid handling systems. Material selection depends on oil chemistry, operating temperature, pressure conditions, and sealing geometry.
Canyon Components supports automotive manufacturers, industrial OEMs, transmission rebuilders, and maintenance operations with Parker equivalent ACM O-rings, gaskets, and custom molded sealing components. Parker material information and ACM compound references can be found in the Parker material offering guide and Parker O-Ring Handbook.
Automatic Transmission Systems
ACM compounds are widely used in transmission systems exposed to elevated temperatures, transmission fluids, and long-term thermal cycling.
Automotive Engine Systems
Engine sealing applications commonly use Acrylic Rubber materials for oil handling systems and elevated temperature lubrication environments.
Industrial Gearboxes
Industrial gearboxes and lubricated rotating equipment frequently use ACM O-rings and gaskets exposed to hot lubricants and thermal aging conditions.
Shaft Sealing Systems
Rotary shaft seals manufactured from ACM compounds are commonly used in automotive and industrial powertrain systems.
Fluid Handling Equipment
Pumps, compressors, and lubricated industrial machinery often utilize ACM sealing materials for oil resistance and oxidation stability.
Please consult a Canyon Components Engineer about your specific application and we will use our decades of experience to formulate a solution that fits your need.
All Other Parker Material Types Available
All Parker Materials
Canyon Components supplies Parker® O-rings and custom parts in premium materials like FFKM, Silicone, EPDM, NBR, and Polyurethane. Available in AS568, Metric, and custom sizes for industrial, aerospace, medical, and chemical processing applications—all with competitive pricing and fast lead times.
Parker Hannifin Parofluor FFKM
Explore Parker Hannifin Parofluor FFKM materials for extreme chemical resistance and high temperature sealing. Compare Parofluor with Canrez® FFKM for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts in demanding applications.
Parker Hannifin Viton™ Fluorocarbon Elastomers
Parker Hannifin Viton™ Fluorocarbon Elastomers available now! Contact our engineering team for assistance selecting Parker Hannifin Viton™ materials or qualified equivalents for your sealing application.
Parker Hannifin Polyurethane
Explore Parker Hannifin polyurethane materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts requiring excellent abrasion resistance and strength. Compare Parker polyurethane compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Aflas®
Explore Parker Hannifin Aflas® materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for steam, amine, and chemical resistance. Compare Parker Aflas® compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Silicone
Explore Parker Hannifin silicone materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for flexibility across extreme temperatures. Compare Parker silicone compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Fluorosilicone
Explore Parker Hannifin Fluorosilicone materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for fuel resistance and low temperature flexibility. Compare Parker fluorosilicone compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin EPDM
Explore Parker Hannifin EPDM materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for water, steam, and weather resistance. Compare Parker EPDM compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin NBR
Explore Parker Hannifin NBR materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts offering excellent oil and fuel resistance. Compare Parker nitrile compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents for industrial applications.
Parker Hannifin HNBR
Explore Parker Hannifin HNBR materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts requiring excellent heat, oil, and abrasion resistance. Compare Parker HNBR compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents for demanding applications.
Parker Hannifin ACM
Explore Parker Hannifin ACM materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts designed for heat and oil resistance in automotive and industrial applications. Compare Parker ACM compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Neoprene
Explore Parker Hannifin Neoprene materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts offering balanced oil, weather, and ozone resistance. Compare Parker Neoprene compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
Parker Hannifin Butyl
Explore Parker Hannifin Butyl materials for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts requiring low gas permeability and chemical resistance. Compare Parker Butyl compounds with high-quality Canyon Components equivalents.
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