RUBBER KNOWLEDGE CENTER

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Abrasion Resistance

Abrasion Resistance

There are two types of abrasion: sliding and impingement. Sliding is the passing of an adjacent surface across the elastomer…
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Adhesion of Elastomers

Adhesion of Elastomers

In the rubber and urethane industry, it is common to adhere an elastomer to a rigid component. Some examples include…
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Chemical and Environmental Resistance Properties

Chemical and Environmental Resistance Properties

These charts compare the physical, chemical resistance, and environmental resistance properties of elastomers.
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Comparative Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties

Comparative Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties

This chart compares the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of elastomers.
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Compression and Shape Factor

Compression and Shape Factor

When a load is applied to an elastomer, it "flows" in accordance with the force exerted on it, and also…
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Compression Set

Compression Set

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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Concentricity Versus Runout

Concentricity Versus Runout

Concentricity is the relationship of two or more cylindrical features that have a common center. The center of one feature…
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Cost Comparison

Cost Comparison

The following cost comparison shows the ratio of prices for selected materials to the lowest cost elastomers: EPDM, SBR, and…
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Creep and Stress Relaxation

Creep and Stress Relaxation

When subjected to load, all elastomers exhibit an increasing deformation with time, known as creep. This occurs at any stress…
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Dimensional Tolerancing

Dimensional Tolerancing

Molded thermoset elastomers do not lend themselves to levels of tolerancing seen in machined metals or even in molded thermoplastics.…
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Durometer / Hardness

Durometer / Hardness

Hardness, as applied to elastomers, is defined as the relative resistance of a surface to indention by an indenter of…
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Flash Extension

Flash Extension

In the thermoplastic injection molding process, a common part specification is “no flash allowed.” With plastic, however, mold cavity vents…
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Material Selection Process

Material Selection Process

At Molded Dimensions Group, we know it's not always easy to pick an elastomer—there are many factors to take into…
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Polymer Types & Characteristics

Polymer Types & Characteristics

NATURAL RUBBER (NR) Natural Polyisoprene Advantages: Outstanding resilience; high tensile strength; superior resistance to tear and abrasion; excellent rebound elasticity;…
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Resilience / Rebound

Resilience / Rebound

Resilience is defined as the ratio of energy given up in recovery from deformation to the energy required to produce…
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Rubber Formed Hoses

Rubber Formed Hoses

From large vehicles to aquatic entertainment, rubber hoses are significant contributors to vibration absorption. Formed hoses are used in industries…
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Shelf Life Comparison

Shelf Life Comparison

The shelf life of molded parts assumes storage in controlled environmental conditions, both in terms of temperature and humidity. The…
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Static and Dynamic Load Deflection

Static and Dynamic Load Deflection

Rubber and urethane provide greater deflection for applied forces than do rigid materials such as metals or ceramics. Most uses…
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Surface Finish and Appearance

Surface Finish and Appearance

When considering the finish and appearance of molded products, several factors are important to take into account. Machined Finish of…
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Temperature Capabilities

Temperature Capabilities

Rubber and urethane temperature capabilities / Temperature capabilities of basic elastomers
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Tensile

Tensile

Tensile strength and ultimate elongation, while extremely useful for compound development and control, are of lesser importance to the design…
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