O ring shelf life is the amount of storage life generally understood as the maximum time beginning with manufacture date that an o ring or hydraulic seal that is properly packaged and stored under specific conditions becomes expired for its original purpose.
Viton 90 shelf life.
Sae arp5316 is the most widely referenced guide for data recording procedures packaging and storing of aerospace elastomeric seals.
Table of elastomer shelf life recommendation.
Previously known as arp5316 recommended practice this standard is based upon both cumulative studies and industry input regarding practical storage limits and fifo requirements.
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Experience demonstrates that storage conditions impact the useful life of o rings than generalized shelf life time.
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O ring shelf life compliance standard.
If you need properties that are slightly different than the ones.
The viton properties that are listed below are for our most popular viton 75 durometer 75a rubber material.
Shelf life of rubber products.
Shelf life aflas 20 years butyl rubber isobutylene isoprene iir 20 years chemraz.
Products made with viton fluoroelastomers retain their flexibility shape and seal when exposed to chemicals and high temperatures.
Viton is also known as fkm made of fluoroelastomer one of the most versatile and widely used sealing materials.
Viton o rings from marco rubber offer excellent compatibility with a range of chemicals oils and resist high temperatures up to 400f.
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There can be some confusion between the difference between the service life of a rubber part and its.
Make sure you review all of our other popular materials to ensure that the material you choose is correct for your application.
Elastomer and o ring shelf life recommendation summary with proper storage.
O ring shelf life recommendation per arp 5316.
Shelf life vs service life.
Apr 5316 is often used as a guideline in determining useful shelf life of elastomers used in other industries.
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