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Even after 25 years in elastomer technology, we are constantly developing, combining theoretical expertise with the practical experiences gained in our daily workEven after 25 years in elastomer technology, we are constantly developing, combining theoretical expertise with the practical experiences gained in our daily work.
We share our knowledge in numerous technical reports and publications and explain elastomer and application knowledge to you in a clear and transparent manner.
In the technical reports, we provide you with information about important test methods for elastomers and show you developments and trends in test technology. We explain how individual test methods can be used sensibly and where they find their limits.
Special edition of the professional journal DICHT! – Test methods
In the DICHT! special edition O-Ring Prüflabor Richter you will find a comprehensive overview of common tests and analysis methods in elastomer technology. Discover the collected knowledge about elastomer testing in this issue.
Physical Analytics
In this report, the authors present the three most important methods of physical analysis: Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA).
Hardness test
How is the hardness of elastomer components tested? Can the results of hardness measurements obtained by different methods be compared? What conclusions about the quality of a material or component can be drawn from hardness testing?
Rubber Testing Yesterday and Today
A look back at over 100 years of testing history in elastomer technology from the perspective of the new O-ring material standard ISO 3601-5.
The Tension Set Test
In the technical report you will learn how a TS test in accordance with DIN ISO 2285 is carried out, what significance the determined results have and how it is to be distinguished from a compression set test (CS test). In addition, the report describes the differnces to ASTM D412 and ASTM D1414.
In these reports we report on special features of applications or materials and show how test results or material knowledge can be interpreted and applied to real applications.
O-rings in hot water and steam
Hardly any other operating medium is causing more problems than water, steam or aqueous media, especially at higher temperatures. Learn more about typical damages, influencing factors and suitable materials in the report.
In the technical reports on typical cases of damage, we show you the various causes of damage, provide important background knowledge on the individual types of damage and give advice on how to prevent damage.
Damage through Extrusion
Under pressure, a rubber seal is pressed into the sealing gap on the low-pressure side and can be damaged at these areas. In the report you will learn more about the causes and how you can prevent this damage.
On our O-ring test laboratory website, at www.o-ring-prueflabor.de, you will find further technical reports on O-rings and elastomers.