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8 CLUES TO ID AN ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL

Can you guess the elastomeric material based on the following characteristics?

  1. Water swell resistance
  2. Low Abrasion resistance
  3. Low Tear resistance
  4. Steam resistance
  5. Adhesion to metals with a self bonding additive
  6. Low compression set
  7. Durometer Shore A range of 5-80
  8. Temperature range -85ºF to +400ºF

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Need more clues? Take a look at our Seal Design Guide.