Material Composition | General-purpose sealing (home/low-stress) | Plastic (Polypropylene, PP) (ASTM D3421) Industry: Silicone (ASTM D2000) Advanced: Viton® (ASTM D3121) | ▲ Base: Lightweight, cost-effective1 Advanced: ▲▲ Chemical/heat resistance2 | Base: Limited heat resistance (-10°C to 110°C) Advanced: Higher cost3 |
Temperature Resistance | Moderate environments (HVAC/automotive) | -10°C to 110°C Industry: -50°C to 200°C (silicone) Advanced: -20°C to 230°C (Viton®) | ▲ Base: Affordable for common temps4 Advanced: ▲▲ Industrial-grade5 | Base: Fails above 110°C6 Advanced: Stiffens below -20°C7 |
Pressure Rating | Low-pressure systems (plumbing) | Max 100 PSI (ISO 10705) Industry: 150 PSI (silicone) Advanced: 200 PSI (Viton®) | ▲ Base: Lightweight for easy installation8 Advanced: ▲▲ Heavy-duty use9 | Base: Risk of deformation above 100 PSI10 Advanced: Requires precision fitting11 |
Chemical Resistance | Mild chemical exposure (cleaning tools) | Resists 15+ common chemicals (ASTM D543) Industry: 30+ chemicals (silicone) Advanced: 50+ chemicals (Viton®) | ▲ Base: Safe for household cleaners12 Advanced: ▲▲ Harsh chemicals (acids/oils)13 | Base: Attacks by solvents (e.g., acetone)14 Advanced: Requires compatibility checks15 |
Vibration Damping | Light machinery (small appliances) | 5% vibration damping (ISO 10816) Industry: 12% (silicone) Advanced: 18% (Viton®) | ▲ Base: Quiet for low-vibration uses16 Advanced: ▲▲ Industrial machinery17 | Base: Poor for high-frequency noise18 Advanced: Stiffer material reduces flexibility19 |
Durability | Short-term use (DIY projects) | 500 cycles (ASTM D412) Industry: 1,000 cycles (silicone) Advanced: 2,000 cycles (Viton®) | ▲ Base: Economical for one-time use20 Advanced: ▲▲ Long-term reliability21 | Base: Degradation after 500 cycles22 Advanced: Higher upfront cost23 |