Parker Hannifin NBR (Nitrile Buna-N) Elastomers
Parker Hannifin NBR elastomer materials are designed for industrial sealing applications requiring strong resistance to petroleum oils, fuels, lubricants, and hydraulic fluids. NBR, also known as Nitrile Rubber or Buna-N, is one of the most widely used elastomer materials for O-rings, gaskets, custom molded rubber parts, hydraulic seals, pneumatic seals, diaphragms, and fluid sealing systems. These materials are commonly specified in hydraulic equipment, automotive systems, pumps, valves, fuel systems, pneumatic systems, and general industrial machinery where cost effective and reliable sealing performance is required.
Canyon Components supplies high quality equivalents to many Parker NBR elastomer compounds used throughout industrial sealing systems. Our team supports replacement O-rings, gaskets, hydraulic seals, and custom molded sealing components manufactured from Nitrile compounds for industrial, automotive, and fluid handling applications. We also provide engineering support for material selection, oil compatibility analysis, and sealing system optimization.
Common names include: NBR rubber, Nitrile rubber, Buna-N, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber
Trade names include: Parker®, NBR, Buna-N
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 NBR Materials
- These materials are commonly used in O-rings, gaskets, hydraulic seals, pneumatic seals, diaphragms, and custom molded rubber parts
- Nitrile compounds provide strong mechanical durability and abrasion resistance for industrial sealing systems
- NBR materials are widely used in automotive, hydraulic, fuel handling, and fluid transfer applications
- Specialized compounds are available for low temperature flexibility, fuel resistance, FDA compliance, and low compression set performance
- NBR compounds are commonly used in static and dynamic sealing systems due to their balanced cost and performance characteristics
Limitations of Parker Hannifin NBR Materials
- Standard Nitrile compounds may not perform well in aggressive steam, ketone, ester, or chlorinated solvent environments
- These materials typically have lower high temperature capability than FKM, FFKM, or Silicone compounds
- Certain aggressive biofuels and oxygenated fuels may cause swelling or degradation depending on compound formulation
- NBR compounds may harden and lose flexibility at extremely low temperatures compared to Silicone or Fluorosilicone materials
- Not all Nitrile materials are suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure without protective additives
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 Parker NBR Materials
NBR elastomer materials are widely used in systems requiring reliable oil and fuel resistance combined with strong mechanical performance. These compounds are commonly installed in hydraulic systems, fuel systems, pumps, valves, pneumatic systems, compressors, automotive equipment, and industrial machinery. Material selection depends on operating temperature, fluid exposure, pressure conditions, and sealing geometry.
Canyon Components supports industrial manufacturers, hydraulic equipment companies, automotive OEMs, fluid power distributors, and maintenance operations with Parker equivalent NBR O-rings, gaskets, and custom molded sealing components. Parker material information and NBR compound references can be found in the Parker material offering guide and Parker O-Ring Handbook.
Hydraulic Systems
NBR compounds are widely used in hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, manifolds, and fittings exposed to petroleum based hydraulic fluids.
Fuel Systems
Fuel handling systems commonly use Nitrile O-rings and gaskets due to excellent compatibility with gasoline, diesel fuel, and lubricants.
Pneumatic Systems
Compressed air systems frequently utilize NBR seals for pneumatic cylinders, valves, and air handling equipment.
Automotive Applications
Automotive engines, fuel systems, transmissions, and fluid handling systems commonly use NBR sealing materials.
Industrial Pumps and Valves
Industrial fluid transfer systems frequently use NBR O-rings and gaskets for moderate pressure oil and fluid sealing applications.
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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