What are the precautions for rubber?

Rubber, as an important highly elastic polymer material, is widely used in various fields such as industry and daily life. However, in order to maintain the performance of rubber products and extend their service life, we need to pay attention to a series of key matters during storage, transportation and use. The following is a popular science piece of information about precautions for rubber.

I. Storage Precautions

1. Temperature control

The best storage temperature for rubber is between 5 and 30 degrees Celsius. Both excessively high and low temperatures may affect the performance of rubber and even accelerate its aging process. For some special rubbers, such as silicone rubber and fluorine rubber, the storage temperature range may vary. Operations should be carried out in accordance with the specific product manual.

2. Humidity management

The humidity of the storage environment should be less than 80%. High-humidity environments can easily cause rubber to absorb moisture, which in turn leads to mold growth and performance degradation. Therefore, the storage area should be kept dry, and dehumidification equipment can be used when necessary.

3. Light and heat sources

Avoid prolonged exposure of rubber to strong light, as ultraviolet rays can accelerate the aging process of rubber. At the same time, rubber should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters and stoves to prevent it from deforming due to heat or aging at an accelerated rate.

4. Storage location

Rubber products should not be stored together with solvents, volatile substances, oils, etc., as these substances may erode rubber and lead to a decline in its performance. In addition, the storage location should be far away from environments with high ozone concentrations, as ozone is also one of the important factors causing rubber aging.

5. Avoid backlog

During storage and transportation, long-term accumulation of rubber products should be avoided. Long-term accumulation may cause rubber deformation and affect its performance in use. Therefore, when storing, space should be reasonably arranged to ensure that rubber products can be freely placed.

Ii. Transportation Precautions

Protective packaging

During transportation, rubber products should be protected with appropriate packaging materials to prevent physical damage during the process. Packaging materials should have sufficient strength and toughness to ensure the safety of rubber products during transportation.

2. Temperature and humidity control

Transport vehicles should be equipped with a good temperature and humidity control system to ensure that rubber products are in a suitable temperature and humidity environment during transportation. Especially during long-distance transportation, more attention should be paid to the changes in temperature and humidity, and timely measures should be taken to make adjustments.

3. Avoid vibration and collision

Rubber products should be protected from strong vibration and collision during transportation to prevent damage to their internal structure or surface scratches. Therefore, during the loading and unloading process, handle rubber products with care and avoid direct contact with sharp objects.

Iii. Precautions for Use

1. Correct installation

When installing rubber products, operations should be carried out in accordance with the product manual to ensure that the installation position is correct and firm. Incorrect installation may cause rubber products to be subjected to additional stress during use, thereby accelerating their aging process.

2. Regular inspection

For rubber products that have been in use for a long time, their performance and usage conditions should be inspected regularly. Once problems such as aging, cracking and deformation are found, new rubber products should be replaced in time to ensure the normal operation of the equipment or machine.

3. Avoid chemical erosion

When using rubber products, it is necessary to avoid their contact with corrosive substances or strong acids, strong alkalis and other chemicals. These substances may erode the surface of the rubber or penetrate into its interior, leading to a decline in its performance or failure.

Summary

Rubber, as an important industrial material, its performance and service life are affected by multiple factors. To maintain the performance of rubber products and extend their service life, we need to pay attention to various precautions during storage, transportation and use. Through scientific and reasonable storage, transportation and usage methods, we can better leverage the performance advantages of rubber materials and provide more reliable support for industrial production and daily life.

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