Trelleborg EPDM rubber grades
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launched two ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber grades demonstrating up to a 55% lower product carbon footprint. The range comprises the 70 Shore A hardness E7T11 and 80 Shore A E8T12, both ideal for the production of O-Rings, gaskets and custom-engineered products. The grades are suitable for solutions in the automotive, processing, manufacturing, automation, energy, agriculture, and construction and mining equipment sectors. They seal applications in engines, doors, pumps, valves, line connector seals, household appliances, air cylinders, solar panels, marine hatches and doors, and an array of functions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, freezing and refrigeration. Developing the new materials in partnership with raw materials supplier Arlanxeo, the two EPDM compounds are created from polymers derived from used cooking oil, straw, forestry residue and tall oil. In compound form, E7T11 has a carbon footprint reduction of 51% and E8T12 a carbon footprint reduction of 61% compared to traditional materials. 800-626-2180; www.trelleborg.com
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