Parker Hannifin General Purpose Elastomers
Parker Hannifin general purpose elastomer materials are designed for broad industrial sealing applications involving oils, water, air, fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and moderate chemical exposure. These compounds are commonly used in O-rings, gaskets, custom molded rubber parts, diaphragms, valve seals, pneumatic seals, hydraulic seals, and general industrial sealing systems where reliable performance and cost effectiveness are important. General purpose elastomer materials are widely used throughout industrial manufacturing, automotive systems, fluid handling equipment, pumps, valves, compressors, and maintenance applications.
Canyon Components supplies high quality equivalents to many Parker general purpose elastomer compounds used throughout industrial sealing systems. Our team supports replacement O-rings, gaskets, and custom molded sealing components manufactured from general purpose Nitrile, EPDM, FKM, Silicone, HNBR, Neoprene, and specialty elastomer compounds. We also assist with material selection, fluid compatibility evaluation, and sealing system optimization for industrial applications.
Common names include: General purpose elastomers, industrial rubber compounds, industrial sealing materials, standard sealing compounds
Trade names include: Parker®, Viton™, EPDM, Silicone, Nitrile, Canrez®
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 General Purpose Materials
- These materials are commonly used in O-rings, gaskets, hydraulic seals, pneumatic seals, diaphragms, and custom molded rubber parts
- Many general purpose compounds provide strong resistance to oils, lubricants, water, fuels, and moderate chemical exposure
- General purpose elastomers are available in multiple hardness levels for static and dynamic sealing systems
- Specialized formulations are available for low temperature flexibility, low compression set, abrasion resistance, and weather resistance
- Industrial sealing compounds are widely used in pumps, valves, compressors, cylinders, hydraulic systems, and fluid transfer equipment
- Many Parker materials are available with FDA, NSF, UL, AMS, and specialty approvals depending on compound selection
- Canyon Components supplies equivalent industrial sealing materials with strong availability, engineering support, and rapid lead times
Limitations of Parker Hannifin General Purpose Materials
- General purpose compounds may not provide sufficient resistance for aggressive chemicals, extreme temperatures, or explosive decompression environments
- Standard Nitrile and FKM compounds may have limited resistance to severe steam exposure or highly oxygenated fuels
- Some general purpose elastomers may experience swelling, hardening, or compression set when exposed to incompatible fluids
- Silicone compounds provide excellent temperature flexibility but may have lower abrasion resistance in dynamic sealing applications
- Standard compounds may not meet regulatory or sanitary requirements for medical, food, or potable water systems
- Extreme low temperature or high temperature applications may require specialty formulations beyond standard industrial compounds
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 Applications for General Purpose Materials
General purpose elastomer materials are used throughout industrial systems where dependable sealing performance and cost effective operation are required. These compounds are commonly installed in pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, fluid handling equipment, compressors, cylinders, and industrial machinery. Material selection depends on operating temperature, fluid compatibility, pressure conditions, environmental exposure, and sealing geometry.
Canyon Components supports industrial manufacturers, OEMs, maintenance operations, fluid power companies, and processing facilities with Parker equivalent O-rings, gaskets, and custom molded sealing components. Parker compound references and material information can be found in the Parker material offering guide and Parker O-Ring Handbook.
Hydraulic Systems
General purpose elastomers are widely used in hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, and fittings exposed to oils, lubricants, and hydraulic fluids.
Pneumatic Systems
Air handling systems commonly utilize O-rings and gaskets manufactured from Nitrile, EPDM, and Silicone compounds for pneumatic sealing applications.
Pumps and Valves
Industrial pump and valve systems frequently use general purpose sealing materials for fluid handling, pressure control, and environmental sealing.
Automotive and Transportation Equipment
General purpose elastomers are commonly used in fluid systems, engine components, transmission systems, and general automotive sealing applications.
Industrial Fluid Handling
Fluid transfer equipment, piping systems, manifolds, and process systems often utilize general purpose O-rings and gaskets.
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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