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What is HNBR?

HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) is an enhanced version of NBR. Hydrogenation significantly improves heat, ozone and ageing resistance while maintaining excellent oil resistance.

Properties

  • Temperature range approximately -30 °C to +150 °C
  • Excellent oil and fuel resistance
  • High mechanical strength
  • Outstanding ozone and ageing resistance
  • Good abrasion resistance

Typical applications

  • Automotive industry
  • Air conditioning systems
  • Oil and gas industry
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Mechanical engineering

Limitations

More expensive than NBR and not suitable for highly polar media.