EPDM, TPU and PTFE are three common engineering materials. When used to manufacture Gasket/Seal, each has unique performance and applicable scenarios.
Selection suggestions:
For hot and cold water systems/outdoor air seals → EPDM
For motion seals/oil pressure systems/wear environments → TPU
For strong acid and alkali/high temperature and high pressure/high hygiene requirements → PTFE
If you need further material selection suggestions or structural diagrams, you can also tell me your application scenario and I can help you make specific recommendations.
1. EPDM Sealing Gasket (Ethylene Propylene Rubber)
✅ Features:
Full name: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
Strong weather resistance: Very resistant to ozone, UV rays and aging
Good temperature resistance: -50℃ to +150℃ (some formulas can withstand up to +180℃)
Excellent resistance to water vapor, hot water and cold water
Good electrical insulation
Corrosion resistance to polar liquids (such as alcohol, ketones)
❌ Not suitable for:
Not oil resistant (such as mineral oil, gasoline, motor oil)
Not suitable for strong acid, strong alkali and non-polar solvent environments
? Applications:
Tap water pipe seals
HVAC systems
Outdoor equipment seals
Food grade water seals (FDA grade formula)
? 2. TPU Sealing Gasket (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
✅ Features:
Full name: Thermoplastic Polyurethane
High elasticity, high wear resistance, excellent tear resistance
Good oil resistance and chemical resistance
Can be molded by injection molding, extrusion, hot pressing, etc.
Temperature range: -40℃ to +80~120℃ (slightly different for different types)
❌ Not suitable for:
Long-term use in high temperature environment (easy to soften)
Strong acid and alkali corrosion environment
Some models may hydrolyze after long-term immersion in water
? Application:
Hydraulic system seals (piston rings, oil seals)
Industrial equipment, pumps and valves, brake system seals
Sports equipment and wearable devices
? 3. PTFE sealing gaskets (polytetrafluoroethylene)
✅ Features:
Full name: Polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly known as "Teflon" or "Teflon"
Extremely high chemical stability: resistant to almost all chemicals (acids, alkalis, solvents)
Extremely wide temperature range: -180℃ to +260℃
Extremely low friction coefficient, strong non-stickiness
No water absorption, anti-aging, excellent electrical insulation
❌ Not suitable for:
Poor flexibility, easy cold flow (filler required)
High cost
Not suitable for seals requiring high elasticity (usually used for static sealing)
? Applications:
Chemical and pharmaceutical equipment seals (corrosion resistance)
Food equipment, clean equipment
High temperature and high pressure environment seals
Medical equipment