Product Description

Nitrile MIL-R-6855 / MIL-PRF-6855 Class 1

A military grade nitrile product that has been designed to meet the nitrile MIL-R-6855 / MIL-PRF-6855 Class 1 Specification serving as a fuel resistant rubber material.

MIL-R-6855 Class 1 is equivalent to MIL-PRF-6855 Class 1. Made in the USA.

Samples available upon request.

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Key Aspects

Temperature Range: -50°F to +220°F
Durometer Range (Shore A ± 5): 40 to 80
Tensile Range (typical): 1500 psi to 2100 psi
Elongation Range (typical): 200% to 600%
Finishes Available: Smooth
Talc: Talc-Free Available
Specification: MIL-R-6855 Class 1 / MIL-PRF-6855 Class 1
Compound Number(s) Part Number(s)
040P0471 0044222957 0044222960 0044222964 0044222972
0044222974 0044222976 0044229534 0044256009
0044262738 0044262739 0044262740 0044262742
0044262743 0044262745
050P0472 0044223496 0044223498 0044226591 0044226992
0044227013 0044262748 0044262749 0044262760
0044262761 0044262762 0044262763 0044262764
0044262765 0044262766
060P0473 0044224304 0044224309 0044224311 0044224315
0044224318 0044224321 0044224327 0044224330
0044224331 0044224334 0044224336 0044262767
0044262768 0044262769
070P0474 0044224901 0044224904 0044224906 0044224907
0044225662 0044227648 0044234615 0044262770
0044262771 0044262772 0044262773 0044262774
0044262775 0044262776
080P0475 0044262777 0044262778 0044262779 0044262780
0044262781 0044262782 0044262783 0044262784
0044262785 0044262786 0044262787 0044262788
0044262789 0044262790

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WARCO manufactured materials are compliant Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements.

Advanced Technical Details

Specification Durometer
Hardness
(Shore A ± 5)
Thickness
(inches)
Width
(inches)
Tensile Ultimate
Elongation
Temperature
Range
Estimated Weight
Per Linear Foot
(1/8″ x 36″)
min min
MIL-R-6855 / MIL-PRF-6855
Class 1 Grade 40
40 1/64 – 1/4 36, 48 1100 psi 450% -67°F to +220°F 2.15 lb
MIL-R-6855 / MIL-PRF-6855
Class 1 Grade 50
50 1/64 – 1/4 36, 48 1200 psi 350% -67°F to +220°F 2.38 lb
MIL-R-6855 / MIL-PRF-6855
Class 1 Grade 60
60 1/64 – 1/4 36, 48 1300 psi 300% -67°F to +220°F 2.42 lb
MIL-R-6855 / MIL-PRF-6855
Class 1 Grade 70
70 1/64 – 1/4 36, 48 1400 psi 200% -67°F to +220°F 2.5 lb
MIL-R-6855 / MIL-PRF-6855
Class 1 Grade 80
80 1/64 – 1/4 36, 48 1600 psi 150% -67°F to +220°F 2.46 lb

Compound Number: 040P0471(40P471), 050P0472(50P472), 060P0473(60P473), 070P0474(70P474), 080P0475(80P475)

Unsure on how to read our compound number? Read the page, “How to Read a Compound Number”.

General Information for WARCO Sheet Rubber

Rubber Roll Width

WARCO Sheet rubber rolls are available in 36” or 48” width. Custom widths available up to 55″. Rolls are untrimmed and can measure approximately 3” in additional width. Trimmed rolled rubber is available upon request.

Custom widths are available, please call (714-532-3355) for details.

Standard Minimum Order Quantity

The minimum order quantity for a standard WARCO Sheet rubber is one roll. For custom applications, please call (714-532-3355) for more information.

Rubber Roll Lengths

Standard Roll approximate length ±10%. Products may vary, please see product listing for standard roll lengths.

Sheet Roll Lengths:

  • 1/64″ thick – 180 feet
  • 1/32” thick – 150 feet
  • 1/16” thick – 100 feet
  • 3/32” thick – 65 feet
  • 1/8” thick – 50 feet
  • 3/16” thick – 30 feet
  • 1/4” thick – 25 feet
  • 5/16” thick – 20 feet
  • 3/8” thick – 16.5 feet
  • 1/2” thick – 12.5 feet

Sheet Rubber Thickness Tolerances

Closer tolerances and Custom thicknesses are available and can be priced on request.

WARCO Thickness Tolerance – Standard RMA

  • 0.031” & thinner: ± 0.010″
  • 0.032″ to 0.061″: ± 0.012″
  • 0.062″ to 0.124″: ± 0.016″
  • 0.125″ to 0.186″: ± 0.020″
  • 0.187″ to 0.374″: ± 0.031″
  • 0.375″ to 0.500″: ± 0.047″
  • 0.501″ to 0.750″: ± 0.094″
  • 0.751″ & thicker: ± 10%

Sheet Rubber Finish

Unless otherwise noted, sheet rubber has a standard smooth finish. Textured (fabric) finish and matte finish are available on most materials at an additional cost. Please call for details.

Sheet Rubber Color

The standard color of our sheet rubber is black, unless noted otherwise. Custom colors and color matching is available.

Test Reports

Short form test results, basic physicals, are available upon request at the time of the order. Full test reports for particular specifications will be also quoted on request. This may include certifying the ozone resistance, heat ageing, compliances, and many more aspects of our product. Certifications are sent with your order upon request at no charge.

More information about the WARCO products is available at General Product Information.

In addition to the previously mentioned specification, we also offer a comprehensive list of tables and explanations relating to the MIL-PRF-6855 specifications for rubber sheet, rubber strips, rubber extruded tubing, and rubber extruded u channels. Learn more at this link.

Our rubber products are a proprietary blend of various polymers formulated to meet stated physicals and specifications. The named product polymer is not necessarily the primary polymer representing the highest percentage of the polymer blend. Determination of the suitability of the goods for the uses and applications contemplated by Buyer and others shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer or user. No guaranty is given with respect to length of service on any particular application. Suggestions or recommendations made by Seller in its product literature concerning uses or applications of the goods are believed to be reliable, but Seller makes no warranty or guaranty of results to be obtained since the conditions of the use and application by Buyer and others are beyond Seller’s control. The specification listed here, MIL, represents the United States Military Departments and the Defense Agencies’ standardization documents that have been developed and used for products, materials, and processes that have multiple applications to promote commonality and interoperability and to limit the variety of items in the military supply system. Their website can be found here: https://www.dsp.dla.mil/Specs-Standards/.

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Other Military Specification Grade Sheet Rubber Products

Nitrile MIL-G-1149

  • Polymer: Nitrile
  • Durometer: 50
  • Temperature Range: -40°F to +200°F
  • Specs: MIL-G-1149 Type 1 Class 5

MIL-R-6855 Class 2

  • Polymer: Neoprene
  • Durometer: 30 to 80
  • Temperature Range: -50°F to +220°F
  • Specs: MIL-R-6855 Class 2

MIL-R-2765

  • Polymer: Nitrile
  • Durometer: 40
  • Temperature Range: -50°F to +220°F
  • Spec: MIL-R-2765

MIL-R-21252 / MIL-DTL-21252

  • Polymer: EPDM
  • Durometer: 85
  • Temperature Range: -40°F to +220°F
  • Specs: MIL-R-21252 / MIL-DTL-21252