Gaskets and o-rings are those familiar mechanical seals placed between separate substrates in order to prevent leakage when the substrates are connected. High-temperature seals may be more well-kno...
DUPONT, EXXONMOBIL DEVELOP NEW TPVS FOR AUTOMOTIVE SEALS
DuPont Transportation & Industrial and ExxonMobil Chemical’s speciality elastomers business have developed new thermoplastic vulcanisate...
The following are the physical properties of rubber:
· Specific gravity
· Abrasion resistance
· Tear resistance
· Compression set
· Resilience
· Elongation
· Tensile modulus
· Tensile strength
· Ha...
What Are the Weather Resistance Performance of Different Elastomers?
In selecting a rubber which can withstand the elements for use in any particular application, it is necessary to understa...
A Brief Introduction to EPDM
EPDM – also known as ethylene propylene diene monomer – is an extremely versatile material used in a variety of applications, from automotive products to HVAC pa...