Tech Bulletin: How to Read an ASTM D2000 Standard Callout

Here at Gallagher, our engineering team loves to help customers with their technical and application challenges.

If you are new to the sealing industry, returning after a hiatus, or just haven't needed to be in-the-know with ASTM D2000, it can be a confusing concept. That's why we put together this handy 2-page tech bulletin to give you everything you need to know about how to interpret your own ASTM D2000 callout.

This short bulletin will discuss:

  1. Measurement Units
  2. Grade Number
  3. Type and Class
  4. Hardness - Durometer
  5. Tensile Strength
  6. Testing Requirements

In this guide, you'll find some easy-to-read charts, outlining all you need to know.

For a detailed look at the official ASTM D2000 spec, you can view that here. 

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