EPDM Rubber
EMCO Industrial Plastics carries a wide selection of EPDM, also known as Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, rubber grades, available in strip, sheet, roll, or custom gasket forms. EPDM rubber is ideal for use outdoors and has excellent resistance to weather. It is particularly well suited for use in applications with steam and water. Available with a pre-applied Acrylic Adhesive backing.
Our EPDM rubber materials are available in thicknesses of 1/32” to 1/2”, including all standard iterations of inch and metric thickness measurements across this range. Continuous strips, rolls, and sheets are available in any width from 1/4” to 36”, and lengths up to 150’. In-house CNC gasket cutting, machining, and waterjet cutting capabilities promote tight tolerances, repeatable accuracy, and rapid part development across our entire Neoprene offering.
Material Highlights
- Excellent resistance to atmospheric aging
- Ideal for outdoor use
- Good electrical resistivity
- Great resistance to abrasives and tearing
- Well suited for use in applications with steam and water
Material Grades
| Standard |
Made of industrial grade materials for general purpose use. |
| High Strength |
A stronger & more durable formulation for more demanding applications. |
| Food |
Meets FDA CFR 117.2600 food grade standard. Commonly used in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing applications. |
| Fabric Reinforced |
Nylon and Polyester inserts help withstand high stress and frequent flexing. Commonly used for flange gaskets, diaphragm packing, or in heavy-compression applications. |
| Flame Retardant |
Meets UL94 V0 standard for flammability, smoke, and toxcity |
| Military |
Compliant with military specifactions (MIL-R & MIL-G). |
| Materials | Grade | Durometer | Color | Texture | Tensile Strength | Elongation | Tear Strength | Compression Set | Temp Range | Specifications |
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| EPDM |
EPDM is ideal for use outdoors and has excellent resistance to weather. It is particularly well suited for use in applications with steam and water. |
| EPDM |
| E60 |
Standard |
60A |
Black |
Smooth |
1,000 psi |
350% |
20 N/mm |
33% |
-30℃ to 250℃F |
ASTM D2000 BA 607 |
| High Strength EPDM |
| E60HT |
High Strength |
60A |
Black |
Smooth |
1,800 psi |
450% |
25 N/mm |
25% |
-30℃ to 300℃F |
ASTM D2000 BA 612 |
| Military Grade EPDM |
| E40MIL |
Military |
40A |
Black |
Smooth |
1,500 psi |
400% |
20 N/mm |
30% |
-30℃ to 250℃F |
MIL-R-3065E, ASTM D2000 M4CA410 |
| E50MIL |
Military |
50A |
Black |
Smooth |
1,600 psi |
400% |
20 N/mm |
30% |
-30℃ to 250℃F |
MIL-R-3065E, ASTM D2000 M4CA510 |
| E60MIL |
Military |
60A |
Black |
Smooth |
1,800 psi |
300% |
20 N/mm |
30% |
-30℃ to 250℃F |
MIL-R-3065E, ASTM D2000 M4CA510 |
| E70MIL |
Military |
70A |
Black |
Smooth |
1,700 psi |
250% |
20 N/mm |
30% |
-30℃ to 250℃F |
MIL-R-3065E, ASTM D2000 M4CA510 |
| E80MIL |
Military |
80A |
Black |
Smooth |
1,800 psi |
100% |
20 N/mm |
28% |
-30℃ to 250℃F |
MIL-R-83285 GR80 |
| E85MIL |
Military |
85A |
Black |
Smooth |
2,000 psi |
100% |
20 N/mm |
28% |
-30℃ to 250℃F |
MIL-R-21252 |
| Pre-Applied Adhesive |
EMCO Plastics offers pre-applied adhesive to all rubber materials. Options include single or double-sided application and a lined backing. |
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Temperature Range |
Adhesive Material |
Thickness |
Shelf Life |
| Acrylic Adhesive |
-30℃ to 250℃F |
Acrylic |
1.3 Mils. |
18 Mo. from Application |
