Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR) O-rings

HNBR O rings are advanced sealing solutions. They offer exceptional resistance in demanding environments. HNBR O rings offer extended temperature ranges, chemical resistance, and extended service life for use in the automotive, oil and gas, mechanical, and food processing industries. Bridging the performance gap between standard NBR, EPDM and FKM elastomers, HNBR O-rings are hydrogenated nitrile copolymers. These unique formulations allow customization for various industrial and commercial needs, making them the preferred choice for reliable sealing performance in demanding environments.

HNBR O-ring

HNBR O ring for demanding applications

HNBR O-rings have rapidly gained popularity in recent years due to their excellent price/performance ratio and their use in highly demanding applications such as automotive and industrial applications that require high performance.

HNBR O-ring for demanding applications

Linde, a company that specializes in industrial products and services, offers HNBR O-rings for demanding applications due to their exceptional performance in high temperature, chemical and oil environments. HNBR O-rings offer high temperature and chemical resistance, durability and longevity due to their hydrogenated process. These O-rings are suitable for applications where fluctuating or sustained high temperatures are present, making them suitable for applications where exposure to various substances is common. HNBR O-rings are widely used in the oil and gas industry, where they provide reliable sealing performance in equipment and components. They are also used in the automotive, manufacturing and machinery industries where resistance to extreme temperatures, chemicals and oil is essential to maintain equipment performance and durability. Linde’s HNBR O-ring recommendation underscores its commitment to providing reliable, customized solutions for customers’ demanding applications. Choosing the right sealing solution depends on the application requirements. Linde’s recommendation of HNBR O-rings underscores their commitment to providing reliable and customized solutions for their customers’ most demanding applications.

HNBR O ring applications in aerospace equipment

O-Ring for installation in a wide variety of machinery and equipment, at the specified temperature, pressure, and various liquids and gases, in the stationary or moving under the seal. In machine tools, ships, automobiles, aerospace equipment, metallurgical machinery, chemical machinery, engineering machinery, construction machinery, mining machinery, petroleum machinery, plastic machinery, agricultural machinery, as well as various types of instrumentation, the large number of applications using different types of sealing components. O-ring is mainly used for static seals and reciprocating seals. Seal for rotary motion, is limited to low-speed rotary sealing device. Ring is usually installed on the inner circle in the cylindrical or rectangular cross-section of the groove of seal. O ring in oil, acid, grinding, chemical erosion and other environmental still play good sealing, damping. Therefore, O-ring hydraulic and pneumatic drive system most widely used as a seal.

HNBR O ring meets higher temperatures than standard NBR

HNBR O ring meets higher temperatures than standard NBR

Offers several advantages over standard NBR O rings, including higher temperature resistance, oil resistance, and a wider temperature range. These characteristics make them suitable for use in challenging environments, from which they stand out. In addition, they provide consistent sealing performance in a variety of industries including automotive, oil and gas, and manufacturing because they are hydrated to improve their physical properties, temperature resistance, and chemical compatibility. HNBR seals provide a reliable and efficient solution for aggressive sealing applications.

HNBR O ring has excellent resistance to oils and chemicals

HNBR O-rings are a versatile sealing solution that fills the performance gap between other elastomers. It provides superior oil and chemical resistance for demanding applications in the automotive, industrial, and oil and gas industries. The hydrogenated structure of HNBR O-rings enables them to perform well at higher temperatures than NBR, making them suitable for use in high-temperature applications where standard NBR may not be able to withstand the heat or aggressive substances. These unique properties make HNBR seals a valuable choice for demanding applications where reliable sealing performance is essential.

Resistance of the HNBR O ring

1. Biological oils:
HNBR O-rings resist biological oils, making them suitable for applications involving biofuels and other biologically derived oils.

2. Motor Oils:
The resistance of HNBR to motor oils makes it suitable for use in engines and machinery. HNBR’s resistance to engine oils makes it suitable for engine and machinery applications.

3. Lubricating Oils:
Lubricating oils are essential for the smooth operation of machinery. HNBR’s compatibility with lube oils ensures reliable performance in equipment that requires proper lubrication.

4. Mineral oil-based hydraulic fluids:
Hydraulic systems often use mineral oil based fluids. HNBR’s resistance to these fluids makes it suitable to use in hydraulic applications.

5. Oil/amine mixtures:
HNBR’s resistance to oil and amine mixtures adds to its versatility, making it a valuable option in various chemical environments.

6. Sour Gas:
Sourgas environments can cause corrosion. HNBR’s resistance to sour gas is advantageous in applications where exposure to such environments is a concern.

7. Diluted Acids and Bases:
HNBR’s ability to withstand dilute acids and bases contributes to its usefulness in applications where chemical exposure is a possibility.

8. Oxidized fuels:
HNBR’s resistance to oxidized fuels, such as those subjected to oxidative stress, makes it reliable for use in fuel-related applications.

9. Diesel Fuel:
HNBR’s ability to withstand diesel fuel is critical for diesel engine and fuel system applications.

10. Vegetable and animal fats:
In the food and beverage industry, the resistance of HNBR to vegetable and animal greases are appreciated for applications involving handling and processing.

11. Ozone:
Exposure to ozone can lead to degradation of some types of elastomers. HNBR’s resistance to ozone makes it suitable for use in outdoor and ozone-rich environments.

wide range of media HNBR O rings can resist underscores their versatility and durability, making them a preferred choice for applications in

HNBR O rings are advanced sealing solutions that offer exceptional resistance in demanding environments, such as automotive, oil and gas, mechanical, and food processing industries. These hydrogenated nitrile copolymers bridge the performance gap between standard NBR, EPDM, and FKM elastomers, providing extended temperature ranges, chemical resistance, and extended service life. Linde, a company specializing in industrial products and services, recommends HNBR O rings for demanding applications due to their excellent price/performance ratio and resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, and oil. HNBR O rings are suitable for applications involving biofuels, motor oils, lubricating oils, mineral oil-based hydraulic fluids, and oil/amine mixtures.