ANS ANT OIL, also known as mineral oil, is a petroleum-derived refined mineral oil used in a variety of industries. It is commonly used as a lubricant in the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. It is also used in the production of plastics, rubber, and various other materials.
Common types of failures when rubber is exposed to ANT OIL include swelling, softening, and loss of elasticity. Swelling occurs due to the oil seeping into the rubber and causing it to expand. Softening occurs due to the oil acting as a plasticizer, breaking down the rubber and making it less rigid. Loss of elasticity occurs due to the oil binding with the rubber molecules and preventing them from stretching.
EPDM o-rings, or ethylene propylene o-rings, are a family of synthetic elastomers with lower cost steam and chemical resistance, particularly for applications involving solvents, acids and other mild chemicals. Marco Rubber has the world’s largest inventory network of EPDM o-rings and made on demand custom manufacturing often without tooling fees, so the EPDM o-rings you need are always available. Whether it’s for water systems, braking systems, medical, pharmaceutical, food or dairy use, you can count on Marco Rubber to deliver your o-rings fast and efficiently.
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