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Hydrogenated Nitrile

Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber Components

Hydrogenated Nitrile

HNBR compounds are made when hydrogenation of the nitrile base elastomer is obtained. The resulting hydrogenated nitrile has physical characteristics that are much better suited for resistance to heat, oil, pressure, and many industrial chemicals. While HNBR is much more expensive than standard NBR, often it is the only rubber material that can perform in a given environment.  

High heat tolerance and excellent physical properties make HNBR the optimal and sometimes only compound choice in many industrial operations including paper making, embossing, steel manufacturing, and laminating.   

Contact us to see if Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR) is the right material for your application and budget.

Hydrogenated Nitrile Common Names:

  • HNBR
  • HSN

Hydrogenated Nitrile vs. Nitrile Properties:

(5) = EXCELLENT (4) = ABOVE AVERAGE (3) = AVERAGE (2) = FAIR (1) = POOR

Rubber Compound

Nitrile Hydrogenated Nitrile
  BN HNBR
Physical Properties    
Hardness Range Shore A 20-95 50-98
Hardness Range P&J 0-200 15-185
Abrasion Resistance 3 5
Tear Resistance 3 5
Load Bearing 4 5
Hysteresis 2 5
Resistance to Denting 3 3
Maximum Service Temperature (C/F) 121/250 160/320
Ozone Resistance 1 5
Resiliency 3 4
Solvent Resistance    
Acids 2 3
Caustics 3 4
Paraffinic Hydrocarbons 5 5
Aromatic Hydrocarbons 3 3
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons 1 4
Water 4 4
Ketones 2 2
Alcohols 5 5
Esters 1 1
Recommended Applications    
Coating/Varnishing  
Embossing  
Flexography  
Laminating
Laser Engraving    
Metal Decorating  
Offset Printing    
Paper Making Industry
Plastics    
Plate Processors  
Steel Mill Rollers
Textile Rollers  
Wood Industry
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