Compression set tests, described in ASTM D-395, are of two main types: Method A, compression set under constant load; and…
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The shelf life of molded parts assumes storage in controlled environmental conditions, both in terms of temperature and humidity. The…
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There are two types of abrasion: sliding and impingement. Sliding is the passing of an adjacent surface across the elastomer…
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Molded thermoset elastomers do not lend themselves to levels of tolerancing seen in machined metals or even in molded thermoplastics.…
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When considering the finish and appearance of molded products, several factors are important to take into account. Machined Finish of…
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In the rubber and urethane industry, it is common to adhere an elastomer to a rigid component. Some examples include…
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In the thermoplastic injection molding process, a common part specification is “no flash allowed.” With plastic, however, mold cavity vents…
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Rubber and urethane provide greater deflection for applied forces than do rigid materials such as metals or ceramics. Most uses…
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These charts compare the physical, chemical resistance, and environmental resistance properties of elastomers.
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Concentricity is the relationship of two or more cylindrical features that have a common center. The center of one feature…
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