Information Necessary for Custom Manufacturing

 A complete description of the product requirements and proposed service conditions should be furnished. This will enable us to quote the proper grade for best service at the lowest cost. Any samples submitted should be at least a 12 inch (300 mm) square. Use the following checklist to furnish data:

Description

1. Thickness, width and length
2. Tolerance (commercial or special)
3. Quantity
4. Durometer ±5 (Shore A)
5. Tensile strength
6. Elongation
7. Cloth-inserted (C.I.)
8. Cloth—one side (C.O.S.)
9. Cloth—both sides (C.B.S.)
10. All rubber
11. Surface (smooth, cloth impression)
12. Color
13. Untrimmed or trimmed to size

Service Conditions

1. Temperature
2. Heat (air, steam, water, oil)
3. Oil (type and extent of contact)
4. Chemicals
5. Concentration of chemical (%)
6. Partially or totally confined gasket
7. Abrasive condition(s)
8. Ozone
9. Other pertinent data

Specifications to be Met

1. Government
2. ASTM or SAE
3. Customer
4. Blueprint
5. Other