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Rubber Grommet Oxidation Kinetics
Oxidation kinetics describes how the rate of oxidation changes with time under defined test conditions. Oxygen uptake can be one measure of this process, but it is…
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Thermal Aging of Rubber Grommets
Heat and oxygen can change the properties of a rubber grommet during storage and service. This process, called thermo-oxidative aging, may cause hardening, softening, cracking or loss…
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Protecting Rubber Grommets from Premature Aging
Aging protection starts with a compound suited to the operating environment. The polymer, cure system and additives can all affect how a grommet changes during storage and…
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Rubber Grommet Aging: Signs and Causes
Rubber grommet aging is a change in material properties during storage or service. A part may become harder, softer, sticky or cracked, depending on the compound and…
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