EPDM Rubber: High-Performance Synthetic Elastomer

EPDM rubber is a durable synthetic elastomer designed for applications that require superior weather, UV, ozone, and water resistance. Its wide temperature range, excellent flexibility, and strong electrical insulation properties make EPDM ideal for seals, gaskets, hoses, and extruded profiles used in automotive, construction, HVAC, and industrial environments. At Rubber Mexico, we manufacture custom EPDM rubber components through precision extrusion and molding, delivering consistent quality and long-lasting performance for demanding applications.



Key Properties of EPDM Rubber

  • Color Stability

    Resists fading and discoloration from sunlight exposure

  • Exceptional Weather Resistance

    Outstanding resistance to UV, ozone, and oxidation—ideal for outdoor exposure

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    Wide Temperature Range

    Performs reliably from -40°F to 300°F (-40°C to 150°C)

  • Chemical Compatibility

    Excellent resistance to water, steam, alcohols, ketones, and dilute acids/alkalis

  • Electrical Insulation

    Superior dielectric properties for electrical applications

  • Flexibility & Elasticity

    Maintains flexibility at low temperatures with good compression set resistance

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Common Applications of EPDM

Automotive Systems

Weatherstripping, window seals, radiator and coolant hoses, vibration-control components

Construction & Roofing

Single-ply roofing membranes, expansion joints, window and façade gaskets

HVAC & Fluid Handling

Seals, gaskets, hoses, O-rings, and washers for water, steam, and compatible fluids

Industrial Equipment

Conveyor belts, shock and vibration dampeners, general-purpose rubber insulation

Key Advantages of EPDM Rubber

Superior outdoor durability

EPDM maintains its mechanical properties even under prolonged UV, ozone, and weather exposure, making it ideal for outdoor sealing, roofing, and automotive exterior components.

Cost-effective for weather sealing and water-contact applications

Because of its natural resistance to moisture and environmental aging, EPDM delivers long service life with lower material and maintenance costs in gaskets, seals, and hose systems.

Excellent steam and hot-water resistance

Unlike many elastomers, EPDM performs reliably in continuous hot-water and steam environments, making it suitable for HVAC systems, cooling circuits, and industrial fluid handling.

Low-temperature flexibility across a wide thermal range

EPDM stays flexible and crack-resistant at low temperatures, ensuring dependable sealing performance in cold-climate outdoor and automotive applications.

Good electrical insulation properties

Its inherent dielectric strength makes EPDM well-suited for cable jacketing, electrical boots, connectors, and high-voltage insulation components.

Available in multiple durometer ranges and formulations

EPDM can be customized in hardness, color, and compound chemistry to meet OEM specifications for compression set, tensile strength, and environmental resistance.

Why Choose EPDM from Rubber Mexico?

Our EPDM compounds are formulated for consistent quality and performance across automotive, industrial, and commercial applications. With in-house molding, extrusion, and bonding capabilities, we deliver precision-engineered EPDM components tailored to your specifications.

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