FlexGuard rubber graphite

FlexGuard rubber graphite

Developed by Wefapress, FlexGuard is a mixture of rubber and graphite that is used as the raw material for suction-roll seals. Mixing rubber with graphite results in an elastic and durable material.

Physical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Specific gravity 1.6 g/cm3 DIN EN ISO 1183
Average molecular mass 106 g/mol
Water absorption, 24/96 h (23 °C) <0.01 % DIN EN ISO 62
Weather-resistance
Combustibility HB UL 94 DIN EN ISO 527-2
Food safety no
Mechanical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Modulus of elasticity >1300 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-2
Tensile strength N/A
Elongation at break % DIN EN ISO 527-2
Tensile strength at break N/A
Flexural modulus MPa DIN EN ISO 178
Flexural strength MPa DIN EN ISO 178
Compressive modulus MPa EN ISO 604
Compressive strength, 1%/2% MPa EN ISO 604
Impact strength (Charpy) kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
Notch impact strength (Charpy) <20 kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
Notch impact strength (Izod) kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 180/2A
Toughness (ball pressure) >57 MPa ISO 2039-1
Toughness (Shore D) 80 Sh D DIN EN ISO 868
Wear-resistance ~ 85 % Sand-Slurry
Coefficient of friction (against steel) 0.12 μ
Thermal properties
  Value Unit Test method
Glass-transition temperature °C DIN 53765
Melting point °C DIN 53765
Operating temperature (instantaneous) °C
Operating temperature (continuous) + 120 °C
Operating temperature (minimum) N/A
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–60 °C 10-5 K-1 DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–100 °C <1.5 10-5 K-1 DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
Specific heat capacity J/(g×K) ISO 22007-4:2008
Thermal conductivity N/A
Electrical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Surface resistivity 107 DIN IEC 60093
Resistivity 107 Ω×cm DIN IEC 60093
Dielectric strength N/A
CTI value V DIN EN 60112
Optical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Light transmittance
Refractive index
Optical errors DIN 52305/AS
Abrasion-resistance, 100 rotations with 500 g % haze ANSI Z26.1

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Specific gravity 1.6 g/cm3
Service temperature N/A … + 120 °C
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Special properties

  • low coefficient of friction
  • excellent emergency running properties
  • low wear
  • stable machine run

Applications

pulp and paper industry, paper industry, insulating elements and bearings for applications requiring good wear- and chemical-resistance

Standard colours

black

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