When it comes to selecting the best materials for various seals and gaskets many variables must be considered to make a good seal. Lauren prides itself on being your material expert and will provide you with the guidance you need to develop a high-quality rubber part.
Selecting the best elastomer for an application involves answering many questions. Temperature and other environmental factors can affect the long-term physical properties of a compound. The best place to begin a search is with existing information. Look for a material with a solid balance of the properties desired for the application. For new products, similar applications can provide valuable information.
It's important to know which physical, mechanical and chemical resistance properties are required. It's also important that a material is compounded and tested to meet any necessary industrial specifications such as UL, ASTM, SAE, FDA, NSF and U.S. Military Standards. For more information or help with questions, call 800-683-0676 or send an e-mail.
Physical, Mechanical and Chemical Resistance Properties Checklist
Seven of the Most Versatile Polymers
Physical Properties Comparison Chart
Chemical Resistance Comparison Chart
Mechanical Seal Attachment Application Design
RMA Tolerance Tables (in our resource center)
