The aerospace and defense sectors rely on seals, poppets, and gaskets to provide the sealing strength and flexibility required to bring advanced designs to life. Nitrile elastomer materials withstand temperature extremes, chemical exposure, and high pressure levels or vacuums, all of which are essential in these demanding industries.
RD Rubber has been providing innovative solutions for over 35 years. We serve the aerospace and defense markets with numerous nitrile seals and other custom-molded rubber components, with every order carefully manufactured to meet or exceed the demanding requirements of the aerospace and defense industries. Learn more about the unique potential of nitrile seals from RD Rubber.
Key Properties of Nitrile Seals
Nitrile offers excellent physical properties, elasticity, and reliable performance in extreme environmental conditions. Its key features include:
- Chemical resistance, including resistance to solvents, fuels, and oils
- Compression set resistance, which means Nitrile can recover from heavy compression to maintain it’s original shape and characteristics
- Temperature resistance, with the ability to perform in temperatures ranging from -40°F to 250°F
These characteristics make nitrile rubber ideal for diaphragms, aerospace gaskets, O-rings, seals, and other custom-engineered components.
Why Nitrile Seals Are Ideal for the Aerospace Industry
Engineers in aerospace and defense depend on nitrile seals to perform in some of the most demanding settings and applications. Some of the hazards that aerospace applications present include exposure to acids, aliphatic hydrocarbons, jet fuel, and oil, as well as exposure to extreme heat and cold. Nitrile seals from RD Rubber offer unique mechanical and chemical resistance benefits that others don’t. These benefits include:
- Good flexibility and elasticity over the life of the aerospace component, thanks to reliable compression set resistance
- Resistance to abrasion, chemicals (including oil), and temperature damage, even in extreme or variable conditions
- Low permeability, which means it won’t easily absorb fluids and can maintain a reliable seal
Applications of Nitrile Seals in Aerospace Components
RD Rubber services the defense and aerospace industries with access to custom-molded nitrile components. Our process starts with an in-depth understanding of each client’s project needs and objectives, and we help our clients understand the advantages of different materials, seal types, and more.
Some of the most common applications for our nitrile seals include:
- Aircraft fuel systems
- Engine systems
- Hydraulic assemblies
As an AS 9100-certified company, RD Rubber is committed to providing consistent quality across every order. Our quality control measures cover production processes and services, safety, and final product quality and reliability.
High-Quality Nitrile Seals, Gaskets, and Components for Aerospace Applications
High-performance nitrile seals are crucial to ensure aerospace and defense components work reliably. They can protect against leaks, prevent contamination, and safely seal cabins and electronic and avionics systems. Nitrile aerospace components, in particular, deliver longer-lasting seals due to their excellent damage resistance.
At RD Rubber, we work hard to meet your demanding requirements by staying on the cutting edge of material sciences and manufacturing processes. We manufacture all of our nitrile aerospace components in the United States. We maintain ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9100:2016 quality certifications and NIST 800-171 compliance, and are ITAR and DOD registered. Our extensive custom rubber molding capabilities include compression, transfer, and injection and liquid injection molding, enabling us to utilize the optimal manufacturing process for each order.
Contact us today to learn more or request a quote for pricing details.