Gasket Supply is an official supplier of NSF-61 certified EPDM rubber sheets and gaskets for use in potable/drinking water applications. American Biltrite AB-576 has been tested and fully certified for use with drinking water under the guidelines set forth by the 2014 implementation of the SWDA (Safe Water Drinking Act). It also meets the AWWA (American Water Works Association) standards.
Features and Benefits
Certified NSF-61 and NSF-376 EPDM rubber, approved for use in the distribution of drinking water.
This high-quality EPDM NSF-61 elastomeric compound gives the AB-576 rubber excellent resistance to the damaging effects of sunlight and ozone exposure. This material can handle hot and cold-water applications, in addition to the Potable Water Certification (NSF-61), this makes this material the definitive solution for use in water treatment plant applications.
Specifications
APPROVED FOR POTABLE WATER COVERYANCE COMPONENTS
- Hardness (Shore A): 75 /-5 (Durometer)
- Temperature: -40F to 275F | -40C to 135C
- Pressure, Maximum psig (bar): 250 (17)
- Tensile (PSI): 1500 min.
- Compression Set: 22hrs @ 70C
Industrial Applications
- Water meter gaskets
- Potable water tank gaskets
- Potable water gaskets
- Potable water O-rings
- Drinking water filters
- Drinking water pumps
