How to store elastomer seals correctly? Here's the point

How to store elastomer seals correctly? Here's the point

In the industrial field, elastomer seals are very important parts, and the maintenance of their performance and condition plays a key role in the normal operation of various equipment and systems. To ensure that elastomer seals are always in good condition, the correct storage method is crucial.

There are many key points in the storage of elastomer seals that need to be strictly controlled. The best storage temperature is 15 degrees Celsius, the upper limit is 25 degrees Celsius, so to avoid heat sources such as radiators, boilers and direct sunlight, and the temperature can not be lower than minus 10 degrees Celsius, otherwise the elastomer products will harden, the storage temperature of neoprene material can not be lower than minus 12 degrees Celsius. Take extra care when handling seals to prevent deformation.

The relative humidity of the storage environment should be less than 65%, and it should not be stored in a humid environment to prevent condensation, nor should it be stored in an excessively dry environment. Elastomer seals must also be away from high UV content of light sources, such as strong artificial light and direct sunlight, can be added to the window glass ultraviolet filter to prevent light damage, but also to avoid gamma rays, radioactive radiation and other types of radiation. Grease, oil and solvents can cause damage to it, so make sure you don't come into contact with these substances when storing. If the seal is subjected to tension, compression strain or other deformation, it may be damaged or even cracked, and must be stored without strain and deformation.

Product vulcanization time is the key standard for the storage life of elastomers, different types of elastomers have different recommended maximum storage periods, usually should be used within 24 months of the standard liability period. In order to prevent air circulation, appropriate packaging, especially small seals, should be used. To avoid the equipment that produces ozone, the storage room should be ozone-free, and organic gases should be avoided. Elastomers can not be in contact with certain metals and alloys, nor with materials containing plasticizers, and different types of seals should be stored separately.

When cleaning, ordinary seals can be cleaned with a clean wet cloth and warm water, except for fabric reinforcement, and gasoline is not suitable for cleaning liquid, can not let it contact sharp objects, and it is not recommended to dry near the radiator.

In short, only by paying full attention to and storing elastomer seals in strict accordance with these requirements can its performance and quality be ensured to the greatest extent, so that it can play its due role when needed, and provide reliable protection for various industrial applications. For the storage of elastomer seals, we must not take it lightly, but should always maintain a rigorous attitude and scientific method.