Information about the EPDM Profile

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Custom Formulations And Industrial Applications
Make EPDM Profiles Last Longer
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INFORMATION

• One of the synthetic rubbers used in various
  applications is EPDM.
• EPDM is abbreviated as Ethylene Propylene Diene
  Monomer.
• It has its major use in the field of automotive
  and construction sectors where it is used for
  manufacturing seals.
• It has its property of resisting various
  environmental issues such as Ozone, ultra-violet
  rays, and other weather conditions.
• Though it provides various applications in window
  and door sealing, waterproofing sheets, the
  rubber has some limitations in its property of
  resisting various temperature conditions when
  compared to elastomers silicone rubber.

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• But still,EPDM is much special about its
  distinctive attributes and applications.
• So, one has to be careful while choosing the one
  amongst these two rubber types, as they differ in
  their properties and uses.
• When you consider the rubber sheets made from
  EPDM, it has good resistance and can able to
  tolerate the chemicals such as acids and alkalis.
• EPDM rubber sheets are much strong and can able
  to withstand high temperatures.
• So, EPDM Profile manufacturers test the rubber
  sheets for checking their strength and impact
  resistance by exposing it to harmful UV
  radiations and toughest weather conditions.
• The result they find is that rubber sheets
  resisting and standing against all such
  conditions effectively.

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Properties of EPDM

• The reason that EPDM withstands high temperature
  is due to its high density.
• Such a density of EPDM provides various
  applications by withstanding the highest
  temperature of 215c.
• Due to its versatile nature, EPDM is an important
  monomer in the automotive and other industries.
• In the automotive industry, EPDM is used for
  seals, O-Rings and Grommets, etc.
• Here are some crucial properties of EPDM
• Provides a strong resistance to acid and alkali
• Has its maximum withstanding the temperature of
  215c
• Manufacturing cost is high
• Resist different weather conditions

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• When you take a normal EPDM rubber roof, they
  will be a change in dimensions and structure due
  to temperature changes according to the weather
  conditions.
• But when you take an EPDM liquid rubber, you will
  find such a problem.
• Such material is highly elastic and thus
  expandable up to 3 times its normal size which is
  needed in the construction field.
• Due to its tensile strength, the EPDM will not
  break and crack from extreme dryness and
  moisture.
• A building having EPDM roofs are much helpful, as
  they allow the excess heat and vapors to
  penetrate out of the building by not allowing the
  vapors and heat to stay inside the building.

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EPDM Advantages

• Ethylene propylene diene monomer is such a
  synthetic rubber that will tolerate different
  external conditions such as sunlight, ozone gas,
  oxygen, acids and alkalis, and water, etc.
• It is an odorless material that can maintain its
  color over time.
• As already said, EPDM withstand high
  temperatures, the minimum and maximum temperature
  withstanding range is from -70 C to 250 C.
• But never assume that all EPDM is the same, as
  the percentage of ethylene and diene variation
  will affect its physical properties.
• As already discussed, EPDM is well-known for its
  good tensile strength and elasticity properties.
• Tensile strength is measured in terms of pounds
  per square inch (PSI).
• So the EPDM values usually range in 1000 PSI.

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EPDM Applications

• EPDM serves as the best option for the door and
  window seals due to its physical properties.
• EPDM rubbers are used to manufacture gaskets and
  thus they tolerate and withstand various external
  pressures.
• In the case of vehicles, EPDM is used for hood
  seals.
• EPDM is used to manufacture certified-transit
  grade (CTG) seals for bus, subway and rail
  manufacturers.
• In the area such as refrigerator, freezer
  gaskets, dust boots or rubber pipe sleeves, where
  it involves the contact between hot and cold
  water or steam, EPDM serves as the best option to
  use.
• Thus, due to its elasticity property, EPDM is one
  such good choice for manufacturing HVAC gaskets.

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Benefits of EPDM Rubber in Roofing

• The average lifespan of the EPDM is a minimum of
  50 years and thus used in roofing due to its
  longer lifetime
• EPDM roofs resist highly UV and IR lights
• EPDM roofs withstand the worst atmospheric
  conditions and chemicals and pollutions.
• EPDM roofs serve as the best option against cold,
  heat and ozone conditions
• EPDM is much safer in case of fire, as it doesnt
  eject harmful chemicals upon firing
• EPDM has high elasticity that doesnt change its
  dimension in the service temperature range of
  -70 C to 120 C.
• Due to its thermal recycling properties, EPDM
  serves as an eco-friendly option.

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Why choosing the right material is important?

• Yes, it is very important to choose the right
  material for the right application otherwise, it
  will lead to failure.
• This is mainly due to human errors that they will
  not stay conscious about choosing the right
  material.
• This applies in also choosing the right rubber to
  avoid any sealing failures.
• Hence, choosing the right rubber according to
  your application plays a vital role.

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