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Elastomers Laboratory

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Primary capabilities include: elastomer compounding in various sizes (micro, 3x5, 8x12, 8x15 rubber mills); elastomer curing and post curing (two 50-ton presses, one 10-ton press; four ovens with 600°F capability; fluid aging of elastomers (low temperature and explosion proof ovens; dynamic testing of O-ring and special designed seals (8,000 psi, 350°F capability); testing of candidate seals for chlorotrifluoroethylene hydraulic fluid at 350°F; measurement of drag force and correlation with seal designs; wide frequency range of dynamic seal testing.

Laboratory

  • Materials & Manufacturing Directorate

Category

  • Materials

Provenance

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