Hydrogenated NBR Compound suits automotive applications.

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Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR) elastomer compounds are used for leak-free seals, gaskets, and hoses where resistance to aggressive chemicals and extreme temperatures is required. HNBR covering compound can reduce noise originating from chain adjuster, where chain wheels can reach temperatures of 170ºC.



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PRCC'S Hydrogenated NBR Compound for Automotive Industry Applications



Commercial, Ready-to-Go Compounds Are an Ideal Solution
to Improve Customers' Speed to Market

Barberton, OH-Preferred Rubber Compounding Corporation, a leading provider of high-quality, custom mixed rubber compounds, announced today its line of Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR) specialty elastomer compounds. The HNBR compounds are part of a series of specialty elastomer compounds offered by the company that are currently in commercial use in automotive and other applications. Preferred's compounds have proven performance in demanding, high-end environments.

Preferred's proprietary HNBR compounds are used for leak-free seals, gaskets and hoses where resistance to aggressive chemicals and extreme temperatures is mandatory, such as in automotive cooling systems. In one application, Preferred's HNBR covering compound reduces noise originating from a chain adjuster, where the chain wheels can reach 170ºC.

"Speed to market is part of what we sell," said Tim Eburne, President/CEO of Preferred Rubber. "With our commercial, proven recipes, our customers can get a working part in the hands of their customers more quickly, with a much better chance of first-time success." All PRCC specialty elastomer compounds are designed for processability, handling, stability and consistency, bringing proven performance to demanding applications.

To maintain the broadest line of specialty products, Preferred Rubber has a cross-licensing agreement with Gummiwerk KRAIBURG GmbH of Germany. KRAIBURG is one of the recognized leaders in Europe for specialty elastomer compounds.

About Preferred Rubber Compounding Corporation
Preferred Rubber Compounding Corporation, an ISO9001:2000 facility based in Barberton, OH, provides high-quality, custom mixed rubber compounds to the automotive, electrical, architectural, appliance and printing roll industries. The company offers custom and proprietary solutions using black and color compounded rubber products. For more information, visit www.preferredrubber.com.

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