Applications
Durability Tests According to Arrhenius
Since the service life of elastomers is often limited by the chemical damage mechanism of aging by heat and oxygen, the influence of temperature on the service life can be represented by the so-called Arrhenius straight line. However, a solid basis of test results at 2, or preferably 3 temperatures for at least 3000 hours should be available for this purpose. Such tests are regularly carried out in the O-ring testing laboratory, and this topic is also dealt with in more detail in the seminar ‘O-ring seals – design, application and limits of use’. Further information can also be found in the following technical articles: