Rated Temperatures
The table below provides some typical rated temperatures for common seal materials from the NSWC-98/LE1 standard. Keep in mind that you always enter temperatures in the Prediction module in degrees C so that you can mix models or change the top-level calculation model. For parts supported by the mechanical model, all necessary conversions from degrees C to degrees F are handled internally.
Seal Material
Rated Temperatures (Degrees F)
Natural Rubber
162
Ethylene Propylene
248
Neoprene
48
Nitrile
262
Polyacrylate
298
Fluorosilicone
385
Fluorocarbon
471
Silicon
471