Rubber materials are widely used in modern industry, but due to their tendency to age, they often face the challenge of short service life. This not only increases replacement costs, but may also affect product stability and performance.
Choosing high-quality natural or synthetic rubber is a key step in extending the material's service life. Certain synthetic rubbers such as fluoroelastomers have excellent heat and chemical resistance and are suitable for demanding environments.
The aging resistance of rubber materials can be significantly improved by using additives such as antioxidants, anti-ozonants and UV stabilizers. For example, studies have shown that adding 1% mass ratio of antioxidants can extend the service life of rubber materials by 5 years.
Optimize the vulcanization process and mixing process to improve the cross-linking density and mechanical properties of rubber. Advanced processing technology can reduce defects within the material, thereby extending its service life.
Reducing the temperature, humidity and oxygen content in the rubber storage environment and avoiding direct sunlight are important conditions for extending the service life of rubber materials. A constant temperature and humidity storage environment can extend the service life of rubber materials by more than 10%.
An auto parts manufacturer increased the service life of rubber seals from the original 3 years to 8 years by selecting highly heat-resistant synthetic rubber and rationally using antioxidants, significantly reducing maintenance costs and customer complaint rates.
When companies choose rubber materials, they need to evaluate material properties and additive systems based on specific application scenarios, combined with optimized processing technology and storage environment management, to ensure the best service life of the material.
Through the above solutions, companies can significantly increase the service life of rubber materials, reduce maintenance and replacement costs, and improve the overall performance and competitiveness of products.