Polyacrylate rubber (ACM)

ACM has a high resistance to oxygen, ozone and high temperatures and a good swelling resistance in mineral oils however a high water absorption and a bad hydrolysis resistance. Ethylene acrylate rubber (AEM) is known under the trade name VAMAC from the company DU PONT. AEM has characteristics like ACM, however a better rigidity, heat resistance, but worse mineral oil resistance.

ACM is for Shore-hardness Shore A 40-90 available.

Areas of application: Seals in automobile construction, hoses, O rings.

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