LABORATORY CAPABILITIES
Chemical and Materials Lab
Specializing in the characterization and analysis of fibers, fillers and polymers for non-metallic gasket and sealing materials. This lab is also used to conduct immersions of samples in corrosive or toxic chemicals, prior to testing in the Physical Test Lab, and also serves as a venue for screening new materials for possible use in gasket and sealing compositions.
Compound Lab
Focused on micro-scale rubber production this 1,200 square foot lab is used to produce small batches of experimental or custom made compounds and to study the results of small changes in formulation or processing.
Compound Lab
The physical lab specializes in testing physical properties of raw materials and polymeric composites. The Physical Test Lab has the ability to test material in many different environments and liquid media. Our extensive test capabilities include but are not limited to:
Compound Lab
The physical lab specializes in testing physical properties of raw materials and polymeric composites. The Physical Test Lab has the ability to test material in many different environments and liquid media. Our extensive test capabilities include but are not limited to:
Gasket Testing
| Test | Certification |
|---|---|
| Tensile | ASTM F- 152 |
| Compressibility | ASTM F- 36 |
| Recovery | ASTM F- 36 |
| Density | ASTM F-1315 |
| Creep Relaxation | ASTM F- 38 |
| Anti Stick | ASTM F- 38 |
| Oil and Fuel Immersion | ASTM F-146 |
| Flexibility | ASTM F- 147 |
| Micro Tensile | ASTM D-1708 |
Rubber Testing
| Test | Certification |
|---|---|
| Hardness | ASTM D-2240 |
| Tensile/ Elongation | ASTM D-412 |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D- 792 |
| Mooney Viscosity | ASTM D-1646 |
| Rheometer | ASTM D2084 |
| Compression Set | ASTM D- 395B |
| Air/Fuel/Oil Aging | ASTM D- 471 |
| Coefficient of friction | ASTM D- 1894 |
| Low Temp. Brittleness | ASTM D- 746 |
Compound Lab
Designed to conduct performance characterization tests for both static and dynamic sealing products. Sealing products can be evaluated under normal or accelerated operating conditions utilizing standardized or customer specific procedures. Testing capabilities include:
| Test | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ARLA | Aged Relaxation, Leakage, Adhesion |
| HOBT | Hot Blowout Test |
| DIN 3535 | Sealability |
| Helium Mass Spectrometer | Leak Detectors |
| DIN 52913 | Torque Retention |
| Mil-G-24696 Part "B" | Steam, hot oil, hot water |
| Steam Stand | Long term steam exposure for gaskets |
| Slurry loop performance test | For compression packing |
| Rotating Seal Test | Accelerated life test for mechanical seals and compressing packing |
| Environmental Chamber | Gasket performance at high and low temperatures. Oil swell test. |
| Expansion Joint | Life cycle and burst test |