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O-ring · Fuel

PLACEHOLDER — FKM O-rings for diesel and petrol

PLACEHOLDER — FKM (Viton®) resists diesel, petrol and most additives at temperatures NBR cannot reach.

PLACEHOLDER — NBR will do for cool, low-duty fuel lines at a fraction of the cost.

PLACEHOLDER — Best material for diesel and fuelsPLACEHOLDER — NBR vs FKM

O-ring · Oil

PLACEHOLDER — NBR O-rings for oil and hydraulics

PLACEHOLDER — NBR is the default for mineral oils, greases and hydraulic fluids, and the cheapest way to seal them.

PLACEHOLDER — Check the working temperature stays under +100°C — above that, step up to FKM.

PLACEHOLDER — Read the NBR guidePLACEHOLDER — Browse O-ring materials

O-ring · Water

PLACEHOLDER — EPDM O-rings for water and coolant

PLACEHOLDER — EPDM handles water, coolants and brake fluid without swelling.

PLACEHOLDER — Keep it away from mineral oils and fuels.

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Oil seal · Oil

PLACEHOLDER — Nitrile rotary shaft seals

PLACEHOLDER — Nitrile-lipped rotary shaft seals cover most gearbox and engine oil duties.

PLACEHOLDER — Match the shaft diameter, housing bore and width before choosing a material.

PLACEHOLDER — Why is my oil seal leaking?

Oil seal · Water

PLACEHOLDER — Viton rotary shaft seals for water pumps

PLACEHOLDER — Water pumps and coolant duties need a seal material that will not harden in hot water — FKM lips outlast nitrile here.

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