Durometer Range Suggestions And Physical Considerations

There are times when researching for a project, you need some qualifying information to get you started. Below, we have included a chart with suggested durometer ranges for various applications. In conjunction with that, we have listed physical properties that you should consider for each use.

Suggested Durometer Ranges

Index of Physical Considerations

A: Tear Resistance
B: Compression Set
C: Rebound (Resilience)
D: Abrasion Resistance
E: Load Bearing Ability
F: Chemical/Water Resistance
G: Heat/Cold Resistance
H: Frictional Properties
I: Ability To Handle Dynamic Forces
J: Shock Absorption

Application	Shore "A"	Shore "D"	Physical Considerations
Bumpers	50A - 80A		B,C,I,J
Bushings, Cams & Bearings	90A	50D - 70D	B,E,F,G,H,I
Check Valves	60A - 90A		B,C,F,G
Chute & Hopper Liners	60A - 90A	50D	A,D,F,H
Clamps	60A - 90A		B,E,G,H
Cutting Board Surfaces	90A	50D - 70D	A,C,I
Drive Rollers	50A - 90A		D,E,F,G,H,I
Flexible Couplings	50A - 90A		A,E,G,I,J
Gaskets	50A - 90A	50D	B,F,G
Gears	90A	50D - 70D	A,D,E,F,G,I
Light Drive Belts	60A - 90A	50D	A,D,F,G,H
Mallet Heads	90A	50D - 70D	A,C,J
Metal Forming Pads	70A - 90A	50D	A,K
Mounts	50A - 90A		B,E,G,J
Printing Rollers	20A - 50A		C,F
Pulley/Sheave Liners	60A - 90A	50D	D,G,H,I
Pump Impellers	90A	50D - 70D	D,F,G
Scraper Blades	60A - 90A	50D - 60D	A,D,F,G,H
Seals	50A - 90A	50D	B,F,G
Stripper Springs	80A - 90A	50D	C,F,H,J
Tires & Wheels	60A - 90A	50D - 60D	B,C,D,E,H,I