This part ofISO 3384 specifies two methods for determining the decrease in counterforce exerted py a test piece ofvulcanized or thermoplastic rubber which has been compressed to a constant deformation and then undergoes temperature cycling.
Method A: The temperature is cycled at intervals between a high temperature for ageing and a low temperature for checking the sealing force atthis low temperature.
Method B: The temperature is cycled continuously between ahigh temperature andalow temperature to introduce thermal stress in the test piece.
The counterforce is determined by means of a continuous-measurement System.
Two forms of test piece are permitted: cylindrical test pieces and rings. Different Shapes and sizes of test piece give different results, and comparison of results should be limited to test pieces of similar Size and shape.
The use of ring test pieces is particularly suitable for the determination of stress relaxation in liquid enVironments.
ISO 3384-2:2012 Referenced Document
ISO 18899:2004 Rubber - Guide to the calibration of test equipment
ISO 3384-2:2012 history
2019ISO 3384-2:2019 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of stress relaxation in compression — Part 2: Testing with temperature cycling
2012ISO 3384-2:2012 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of stress relaxation in compression - Part 2: Testing with temperature cycling