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- August 31, 2022
A common question that comes from many customers is: “Can you tell me which O-ring compound meets this ASTM D2000 callout?” It’s understandable, since at first glance, the ASTM D2000 callout can be intimidating for determining the type of O-ring material. However, the ASTM D2000 is a very useful tool to quickly specify requirements for O-ring materials, and is standardized so it is easy to interpret industry wide. So, what is the ASTM D2000 specification, and how can I interpret it?
What is ASTM D2000?
ASTM D2000 is a standardized description of rubber compounds. It was first developed for use in the automotive industry, however it is now used by many industries to specify requirements for rubber compounds in a consistent way. Think of the specification as a common language everyone in the rubber industry speaks, allowing us to communicate easily with each other without an interpreter. An ASTM D2000 callout
- January 29, 2021
Thermo-Chem
Providing long heatsealing life with high conformability
Thermo-Chem™ firewall sheets, rope, tape, cloth and tubing are flexible, fire-resistant fabric products used in applications where flame and fuel resistance is required.
Their composition and construction from woven and texturized glass yarns, plain or wire-reinforced, form a non-porous,
- January 24, 2020
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team.
Original content can be found on Parker’s Website and was written by Thorsten Kleinert, Business Unit Manager, Composite Sealing Systems Engineered Materials Group, Europe.
When classic sealing materials reach their limits, such as temperature ranges above 300°C and below -50°C – alternative materials are sometimes required, such as metal seals with appropriate coating/plating.
Parker offers metal seals made of stainless steel or nickel alloys in