At McDowell & Company, we specialize in Buna-N gaskets engineered for oil resistance and moderate temperature applications.
Buna-N Gasket Technical Aspects
Materials
- Standard Nitrile (NBR)
- Carboxylated Nitrile
- High-ACN Nitrile
- Low-temperature NBR
- Oil-resistant compounds
- FDA-grade Nitrile
- Fuel-resistant NBR
- Custom Buna-N blends
Manufacturing Capabilities
- Compression molding
- Transfer molding
- Die cutting
- Water jet cutting
- Custom molding
- Splicing
- Vulcanization
- Surface treatments
Quality Standards
- ASTM D2000
- SAE/ASTM
- Oil resistance
- Compression set
- Tensile strength
- Durometer range
- Batch traceability
- Age resistance
Industries Served
- Automotive
- Oil & Gas
- Hydraulics
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Agriculture
- Construction
- General Industrial
End Applications
- Hydraulic seals
- Oil sealing
- Fuel systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Food processing
- Agricultural equipment
- Engine components
- Industrial machinery
Buna-N (Nitrile Rubber) Gasket Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What temperature range can Buna-N handle?
Standard range -40°F to +250°F, with special compounds for extended ranges.
2. What oil resistance properties are available?
Excellent resistance to mineral oils, hydraulic fluids, and petroleum products.
3. What durometer ranges do you offer?
Shore A durometer from 40-90, with custom formulations available.
4. Do you provide FDA-compliant Buna-N?
Yes, compounds available meeting FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 requirements.
5. What sizes can you manufacture?
Custom sizes from 0.032″ to 72″ diameter with various cross-sections.
