EPDM is the abbreviated name for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. In general industry, one may see other abbreviations or trade names used in lieu of EPDM such as EPT, Nordel, ECD, or EPR. Typically these are the same materials as EPDM.

EPDM is a standard seat material offered in Bray resilient-seated butterfly valves. It is the most universal and economical of seat materials offered by Bray; that is, it may be used in a wider range of applications than BUNA-N. Of important significance also is the fact all EPDM seat materials sold by Bray are Food Grade. Bray’s EPDM Food Grade seats are perfectly suitable for sanitary applications as well as standard industrial uses. EPDM is also available as a covering for Series 20 discs.