Fortrex^TM is a material innovation developed by Cooper Standard for a variety of sealing needs.

A lightweight elastomer, Fortrex^TM offers excellent compression set characteristics, weathering and aesthetic performance with an environmentally-friendly footprint. Cooper Standard ISG can now offer this innovative material in various markets and applications.

Entering the automotive industry in 2016, Fortrex^TM won the prestigious Automotive News PACE Award in 2018 for its advanced material science. Now, Cooper Standard’s Industrial and Specialty Group (ISG) is bringing Fortrex^TM to many industries.

Cooper Standard ISG’s material expertise and industry knowledge are a valuable resource for our customers. Our team will collaborate with you to determine the best material option for your application.

Fortrex^TM offers a wide range of beneficial sealing properties using game-changing material science:

Durability

• Excellent compression set characteristics
• Passed low temperature brittleness up to -70ºC
• Superior thermal stability
• Holds its shape over time
   

Aesthetics

• Exceptional weatherability
• Non-blooming
• Non-staining
• Excellent chemical resistance
   

Environmental

• Low VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compound)
• No nitrosamine
• Plasticizer free
• Low carbon footprint

Fortrex^TM combines the strengths of EPDM, TPV and Silicone in one innovative material:

EPDM strengths

• Good tensile strength, elongation & tear strength
• Excellent ozone & heat resistance
• Long-term sealing performance
   

TPV strengths

• Good flex-fatigue
• Low specific gravity
• Good weatherability
   

Silicone strengths

• Excellent long-term weathering performance
• Good compression set
• Resistant to low temperature brittleness