ACM
Polyacrylate Rubber (ACM)
Features:
Abbreviation ACM
ASTM D-2000 classification DF,DH,EH
General Characteristics
Tensile Strength Poor
Elongation Poor
Rebound Resistance Limited
Tear Resistance Poor
Abrasion-Resistance Limited
Impact Strength Resistance Poor
Gas Impermeability Resistance Limited
Ozone Resistance Good
Weathering Resistance Good
Flame Resistance Good
Heat Resistance Good
Low Temperature Resistance Poor
Oil and Fuel Resistance Good
Animal and Vegetable Oil Resistance Excellent
Alcohol Resistance Good
Alkaline Resistance Poor
Acid Resistance Limited
Aliphatic-solvent Resistance
-Aliphatic Excellent
-Aromatic Limited
Oxygenated-Solvent Resistance Poor
Water Resistance Poor
Adhesion To Metals Good
Advantage:
1. Excellent ozone, weather and hot air resistance.
2. Excellent resistance to lubricants containing many additives at high temperature.
3. Mainly used in automotive application.
Disdvantage:
1. Only a medium physical strength and low elasticity.
2. Not recommended for ketones, low molecular weight esters and nitro containing compounds.
Features:
Abbreviation ACM
ASTM D-2000 classification DF,DH,EH
General Characteristics
Tensile Strength Poor
Elongation Poor
Rebound Resistance Limited
Tear Resistance Poor
Abrasion-Resistance Limited
Impact Strength Resistance Poor
Gas Impermeability Resistance Limited
Ozone Resistance Good
Weathering Resistance Good
Flame Resistance Good
Heat Resistance Good
Low Temperature Resistance Poor
Oil and Fuel Resistance Good
Animal and Vegetable Oil Resistance Excellent
Alcohol Resistance Good
Alkaline Resistance Poor
Acid Resistance Limited
Aliphatic-solvent Resistance
-Aliphatic Excellent
-Aromatic Limited
Oxygenated-Solvent Resistance Poor
Water Resistance Poor
Adhesion To Metals Good
Advantage:
1. Excellent ozone, weather and hot air resistance.
2. Excellent resistance to lubricants containing many additives at high temperature.
3. Mainly used in automotive application.
Disdvantage:
1. Only a medium physical strength and low elasticity.
2. Not recommended for ketones, low molecular weight esters and nitro containing compounds.