Highly crosslinked EPDM - moderate crosslink density
Consumer parts, FDA/NSF parts, soft touch, auto interior
General purpose grades
Lower cost
Highly crosslinked, moderate crosslink density
Higher melt elasticity for blow molding
Moderate elastic properties
Easier to color
Better flow properties for injection molding
Improved surface appearance for cosmetic parts
Sarlink 3000 series products
Sarlink 3100 general purpose grades
· 35A to 45D hardness natural & black
Sarlink 3100 FDA compliant for CFR21 177.2600
· 50A to 45D black
Sarlink 3400 NSF 61 compliant grades - potable water
Sarlink 3380 UL94 V0 flame retardant grade
Sarlink 4000 grade series
Fully crosslinked EPDM - highest crosslink density
Automotive underhood, chassis, wire & cable
High performance grades
Fully crosslinked - high crosslink density
Best elastic properties:
· Low compression set and creep
· Low oil swell
· Excellent chemical resistance
· Superior UV resistance (black)
· Ozone resistance
· Excellent flex fatigue resistance
Sarlink 4000 series products
Sarlink 4100 general purpose grades
· 35A to 50D hardness natural & black
Sarlink 4300 UL94 V0 flame retardant grades
· 70A to 50D hardness natural, black & gray
Sarlink 5000 grade series
Exterior weatherable, seals, color retention
Sarlink 5000 series products
UV Stable grades for outdoor use
· Exceptional color stability
5755B4, 5765B4, 5775B4
· Other grades under development
Natural can be colored with UV stable concentrates
Materials were developed for automotive glass seals
Sarlink 6000 grade series
Especially suitable for applications like consumer goods, building
profiles, and automotive interior
Outstanding natural color allowing easy coloring also with bright
color tones
Excellent optical properties enabling use in translucent applications
No drying required prior to processing
Low fogging behavior
Outstanding processing as well as physical properties that are in line
with Sarlink 3000 or Sarlink 4000 performance
Sarlink 8000 grade series
Foamable grades for production on standard equipment
Based on crosslinked EPDM and PP
Hardness from 40 shore A to 50 Shore D
Sarlink 9000 grade series
For the construction industry
Sarlink products are well known throughout the building & construction
industry for their ability to combine performance and aesthetic
requirements without sacrificing either one.
Excellent sealability, low compression set and low tension set
properties even at elevated temperatures
Outstanding dimensional stability and tighter tolerance extrusions
Exceptional durability and flex-fatigue resistance
Excellent UV, ozone and chemical resistance
Design flexibility including co-extrudability with polyolefins, heat-
weldable joints
Outstanding colorability and color stability
Extensive range of flame-retarded product offerings
Proprietary foaming and coating technologies
Compatibility with a wide range of elastometric concrete nosing
materials
Specialty grades of Sarlink
Sarlink NSF grades for food
Sarlink 3400 series for food equipment materials usage.
Chlorine & chloramines resistance
Flex fatigue resistance
Low compression set for sealing critical functions
Complies with NSF Standard 61 for potable water applications
Complies with NSF Standard 51 for food contact applications
Typical Applications
Plumbing gaskets and seals
Flexible plumbing connectors
Filtration seals
Low pressure pump diaphragms
Sarlink FDA compliant grades for medical
Sarlink 3100 FDA compliant for CFR21 177.2600
50A to 45D natural
In hardness ranges of Shore A and above, Sarlink 3100 natural products
comply with FDA regulations, namely title 21 CFR Section 177.2600
(Rubber articles intended for repeated use), and title 21 CFR Section
177.1210 (Closures)
FDA compliant Sarlink 3100 series are non-toxic, do not contain heavy
metals, and are produced using superior manufacturing package in
compliance with industry requirements for cleanliness.
Sarlink flame retardant grades
Sarlink 3380 UL94 , 4300 grade series V0 flame retardant grades
Recognized by UL and certified to UL V0 specifications.
Some grades available dioxine free.
Several grades available to the UL V2 specifications.
Sarlink UV stabilized grades
Sarlink 5700 UV resistant black grades
Outstanding color stability
Good retention of tensile strength, elongation and modulus
No blooming, low fogging
Numerous automotive approvals, both domestic & European
Typical Applications
Window & door seals
Weather stripping
Cable covers
Sporting goods
Sarlink high flow grades
Sarlink 4700 high flow grades
Superior flow for injection mold processing of complex parts
Excellent surface appearance
Fast cycle times with easy mold release
Typical Applications
2-shot, molded components (grips)
Caster wheels
Sporting goods
Medical devices
Electrical connectors