Shore A Hardness
What is a Shore A Hardness and why is it important? What is a Shore durometer? The Shore durometer is an instrument used for measuring the material’s hardness, generally rubbers, elastomers, and polymers. The Shore A hardness measurement is called ‘’durometer’’. Tests are carried out on cured rubber according to ASTM D2240, and on a complete O Ring according to […]
Read MoreTemperature range of Viton™
Viton™ (FKM/FPM) temperature range Fluoroelastomers are known for their excellent resistance to chemicals and temperatures. They have low compression set, resistance to ozone, very low gas permeability, are self-extinguishing and have remarkable ageing features. Viton™ has developed a significant eminence in the sealing industry due to its performance features. Fluoroelastomers are highly fluorinated carbon-based rubbers that are used in installations […]
Read MoreWhy should you use Food-Grade Silicone?
Silicone compliant with Food Regulations, what are the features? There are plenty of options when it comes to sealing materials. However, in the food processing industry, it is very important that each element that interacts with the seal is left untouched. Furthermore, despite the fact that silicone is ‘practically’ non-toxic, only a particularly developed food grade silicone is suitable for […]
Read MoreFinite Element Analysis (FEA)
Anticipative behavioural techniques to imitate real-life settings Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a computer-based manipulation. It is used to examine engineering applications and sealing elements to perceive their behaviour under several circumstances. This analysis, therefore, entails Finite Element Modelling (FEM). FEM is frequently used for new element design, or to improve an existing product design. Furthermore, virtual medium allows engineers to […]
Read MoreFDA Rubber Materials
Selecting The Best FDA Rubber Material The following article provides an overview of all M Barnwell Services popular FDA Rubber Compounds, which are also compliant with EC1935/2004 & EC2023/2006 Regulations. Fluorocarbon (Viton®/FKM) For high-temperature and chemical resistance. It’s transparent underwater but does not absorb it. Working temperature scope is measured to be between -20°C and +205°C (intermittent/compound-specific between -45°C and […]
Read MoreWhat is a Polymer?
What is a Polymer? In Michael M. Coleman and Paul C. Painter’s book, Fundamentals of Polymer Science: An Introductory Text, they described a Polymer as a large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many repeated subunits. Polymer actually means “many-parts” (poly-, “many” + -mer, “parts”) in Greek. It can be both synthetic and natural. Natural Polymers Synthetic Man Made Polymers Rubbers […]
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