3R857

Rubber

Red Durashield rubber offers a high resistance to abrasion and tear. The 3R857 can withstand the most severe abrasive industrial applications better than other rubbers would.

Applications

  • Mines
  • Material handling hoses
  • Chute linings

Specifications

Technical Data

Polymer Natural Rubber (NR)
Color Red
Hardness (Shore A) (ASTM D2240) 40 ± 5
Density 1.06 gr/cm³
Temperature -40°C to 82°C (-40°F to 180°F)
Tensile (ASTM D412) 3000 psi min.
Ultimate Elongation (ASTM D412) 600% min.
Tear (ASTM D624) 350 lbs/in
Abrasion resistance (DIN 53516) Wet: 40mm³, Dry: 160mm³
Compression Set (ASTM D395B) 22 hrs @ 70C (158F): 25% max.
Heat Aging (ASTM D573) 70 hrs @ 70C (158F) - Changed: Hardness: + 10 points max., Tensile: - 25% max., Elongation: -25% max.
Tear Resistance Outstanding
Ozone Resistance Poor
Impermeability to Gases Good
Resistance to Dilute Acid Fair
Resistance to aromatic hydro-carbons Poor
Heat Aging Fair
N.B. The information presented may differ from practice. We recommend conducting tests according to the conditions of use. We accept no responsibility for results obtained by the application of this information or the safety and suitability of our products. The data is subject to certain variations without notice.