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Simriz Perfluoroelastomers

Simriz® Perfluoroelastomer Seals

Freudenberg and NOK Group

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Simrit Sealing Solutions

What is Simriz®?

Simrit is the industrial sealing products division of the Freudenberg and NOK Group companies, a $12 billion global company and the world’s largest supplier of elastomeric seals and custom molded products. As part of an outstanding worldwide network, Simrit is well integrated with global manufacturing centers, able to provide total sealing solutions, field engineering support, and superior customer service.

In an industry where cutting costs can never mean cutting corners, our full line of Simriz® perfluoroelastomer compounds delivers the ultimate in performance and value. In fact, it is Simrit’s development of proprietary materials at our state-of-the-art, 55,000-square-foot technology center that allows us to supply O-rings and seals for a wide variety of industry applications. We control the entire clean-room manufacturing process—from base polymer through molding—with no outsourcing or middle men, which cuts cost yet enables us to provide products that are better than Six Sigma quality.

Simriz is a family of perfluoroelastomer compounds developed solely by Simrit and designed to provide superior chemical resistance and thermal stability. Simriz possesses the resilience of an elastomer with chemical resistance approaching that of PTFE.

The appeal and versatility of Simriz is in its universal chemical resistance. Each Simriz compound has additional properties to meet specific application requirements.

Simrit’s full range of high-quality standard and custom-blended Simriz sealing elastomers are manufactured in our fully accredited clean rooms with ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications. In addition, the Santa Ana, California, facility also carries the AS 9100 aerospace certification.

The Freudenberg-NOK organization draws from more than 150 years of experience and offers quality, well-known brand names including Freudenberg®, NOK®, International Seal®, Simriz®, Disogrin®, and Merkel™. Call Simrit today at 1-866-274-6748 to find out how our total sealing solutions can benefit you. Or visit www.simrit.com.

Patented cross-linking systemBy selecting the right cross-linking system, we have optimized the beneficial properties of Simriz. Simriz materials are cross-linked using peroxide or a patented cross-linking system. This provides Simriz seals with excellent chemical resistance ranging from organic amines and steam to plasma and etch resistance.

Simriz O-rings and molded shapes are available in many different Simriz compounds. Each compound is specifically designed to optimize the following criteria and to meet market specific application needs:

Broad chemical resistance

Mechanical properties (hardness, tensile strength, elongation, etc.)

Compression set resistance

High-temperature capability

Low-temperature flexibility

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Simriz Compounds and Their Unique Characteristics

Industry Aerospace Industrial Food & Semiconductor Drug

Simriz Compound Z7257 498 481 485 487 495 484 486 488 489 495 499 508

These Simriz compounds are common to applications in the following industries:

Simrit is the single-source developer of Simriz, starting with the base polymer, thus ensuring complete over-sight and continuity in the compounding process. Eliminating any need for costly outsourcing, Simriz compounds offer the highest seal quality at a highly competitive price.

Color black black black black black black black white white clear black clear white

Hardness, Shore A 75 75 70 75 75 80 75 75 75 75 80 75 75 Durometer

Temperature 320°C 325°C 230°C 230°C 300°C 230°C 230°C 230°C 300°C 280°C 230°C 280°C 325°C Range, °C –6°C –6°C –20°C –7°C –6°C –7°C –4°C –7°C –6°C –6°C –7°C –6°C –6°C

Temperature 610°F 610°F 446°F 446°F 570°F 446°F 446°F 446°F 570°F 540°F 446°F 540°F 570°F Range, °F 21°F 21°F –4°F 20°F 21°F 20°F 25°F 20°F 21°F 21°F 20°F 21°F 21°F

Tensile Strength psi 2450 2700 2480 2690 2720 2600 3210 2620 2920 1960 2600 2650 2277 MPa 16.9 18.6 17.1 18.5 18.6 18.0 22.1 18.0 20.1 13.5 18.0 18.3 15.7

Elongation, % 175 160 260 195 170 160 165 190 190 235 160 200 246

Compression Set*, % 16 17 25 18 16 20 34 21 22 22 20 13 19 70 hours at 200°C

Compression Set*, % 21 20 32 30 21 30 39 50 25 23 30 25 19 70 hours at 230°C

Compression Set*, % 30 23 43 45 30 55 50 70 31 25 55 40 18 70 hours at 250°C

Compression Set*, % 58 31 – – 58 – – – – 31 – 45 33 70 hours at 300°C

Volume Swell, % 1.9 2.1 6.3 5.1 1.9 – 6.5 5.9 3.2 – – – 2.8 in water, 70 hours at 200°C

*All compression set percentages for AS568-214 O-rings

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Thermal Stability Comparison

–100°C –50°C 0°C 50°C 100°C 150°C 200°C 250°C 300°C 350°C

Simriz perfluoroelastomers demonstrate a wide range of temperature stability. Simrit has developed Simriz 481 for low-temperature flexibility. Typical perfluoroelastomers available today have excellent chemical resistance, but they lack flexibility at temperatures below 0°C. Simriz 481 ensures low-temperature sealability and chemical resistance in temperature applications to –20°C.

C H E M i C A l R E S i S TA N C E

HiGH

-TEM

PERA

TURE

RES

iSTA

NCE

SIMRIZ (FFKM)

Superior™

Comparative Temperature/Chemical Resistance Limits

Fluorocarbon (FKM)

Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)

Silicone (VMQ)Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR)

Nitrile (NBR)

High temperatures can be devastating to most elastomers. Simrit 498 was developed specifically for these particularly demanding applications. With the ability to operate in environments up to 320°C, Simriz 498 stands up to heat and delivers reliable sealing.

Designed for thermal stability and nearly universal protection against chemical attack, our proprietary family of Simriz perfluoroelastomer compounds offers premier sealing performance. Simriz compounds approach PTFE chemical resistance and have excellent plasma resistance for dry processing.

Nitrile (NBR) –50°C 135°C

Ethylene Propylene (EPDM) –55°C 149°C

Simriz (FFKM) –20°C 325°C

Fluorocarbon (FKM) –40°C 246°C

Silicone (VMQ) –75°C 232°C

Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) –65°C 177°C

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Fully fluorinated monomers in Simriz compounds provide superior protection against chemical attack. The following table provides general chemical resistance comparison between Simriz, standard FKM fluorocarbon, and EPDM.

Chemicals Simriz FKM EPDM

ACIDSAcetic Acid, Glacial 1 4 2Hydrochloric Acid 1 1 3Hydrofluoric Acid 1 4 3Nitric Acid 1 1 3Trichloroacetic Acid 1 3 2

INoRgANIC BASESPotassium Hydroxide 1 4 1Sodium Hydroxide 1 2 1

AlCoHolS/EtHERSIsopropyl Alcohol 1 1 1Methyl Alcohol 1 4 1Tetrahydrofuran 1 4 3

ARoMAtIC HyDRoCARBoNSBenzene 1 2 4Toluene 1 2 4

AlIPHAtIC HyDRoCARBoNSASTM Oil #3 1 1 4

EStERSDimethylphthalate 1 2 2

AlDEHyDES/KEtoNESAcetone 1 4 1Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) 1 4 1N-Hexaldehyde 1 4 1

AMINESAniline 1 2 2Ethylenediamine 2 4 1

CHloRoCARBoN SolVENtSCarbon Tetrachloride 1 1 4Methylene Chloride 1 2 4Trichloroethane 1 1 4

WAtERWater 1 1 1

StEAMSteam (<149°C/300°F) 1 2 1Steam (>149°C/300°F) 2 4 4

Simriz Chemical Resistance Comparison

Rating Description Volume Change

1 Little or no effect <10% Comment: Elastomer may exhibit swelling

and/or loss of physical properties under severe conditions.

2 Possible loss 10–20% Comment: Elastomer may exhibit swelling in

addition to a change in physical properties. May be suitable for static applications.

3 Noticeable change 20–40% Comment: Elastomer exhibits a noticeable

change in swelling and physical properties. Questionable performance in most applications.

4 Excessive change >40% Comment: Elastomer not suitable for service.

The information given in this chemical compatibility table is believed to be reliable, but no representation, guarantees, or warranties of any kind are made to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose.

Methanol, formic acid, methyl ethyl ketone, trichloroacetic acid, and ethylenediamine are among the most aggressive chemicals presently used. Simriz products provide optimum seal stability when used under the extremely adverse conditions generated by contact with these chemicals.

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Simriz compounds provide cost-effective, reliable sealing in the following application areas:

Characteristic Industry Sealing Examples

Chemical Resistance

Automotive Fuel & Oil Systems, Disconnects, Couplings Chemical Processing Mechanical Seals, Filters, Flanges, Valves Instrumentation Sensors, Collectors, Sample Vials Paint & Coatings Canisters, Spray Guns Petroleum Refining Mechanical Seals, Flanges, Valves Semiconductor Wet Stations, Filters, Valves

Plasma Resistance

Semiconductor Chamber Lid, Slit Valve, Quartz Tube Joints

Thermal Stability

Aerospace Engines, APUs Automotive Sensors, Engines Chemical Processing Mechanical Seals, Flanges Petroleum Refining Mechanical Seals, Flanges Semiconductor Furnace Doors, Quartz Tubes

Low Contamination

Instrumentation Vacuum Components, Sensors Medical/Pharmaceutical Valves, Reactor Seals, Vacuum Components Semiconductor Valves, Reactor Seals, Vacuum Components

Food/Drug Contact

Food and Drug/Pharmaceutical Mechanical Seals, In-process Seals, Tube Joints, Plate Seals, Sanitary Gaskets

Typical Simriz Sealing Applications

Simrit’s 55,000-square-foot Technology Center based in Plymouth, Michigan, is a $25 million marvel of state-of-the-art testing capabilities. As our engineers develop and extensively test materials in this lab, they are in constant collaboration with the finest chemists from our lead centers throughout the world.

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Simriz for Aerospace ApplicationsSimriz provides superior sealing solutions for a variety of aerospace applications. Simriz 498 and Z7257 were developed for high-temperature aerospace applications like jet engines and APUs. Simriz 498 offers superior compression set resistance at temperatures to 325°C, with performance far exceeding any competitive materials. Simriz 498 exhibits heat resistance to 325°C. Simriz 498 and Z7257 meet the AMS7257 specifications and are compatible with Mobil Jet Oil 254 and BP Turbo Oil 2197.

AS568 Part Numbers: A S 5 6 8 - 2 1 4 S Z 4 9 8SAE StandardAS568 Dash SizeMaterial

Note: Aerospace parts do not require cleaning and are packaged in single bags unless otherwise specified.

Aerospace Part Numbering System for AS568

Physical Properties of Simriz Compounds for Aerospace Sealing

Simriz Compound

Material Property Z7257 498

Color black black

Hardness, Shore A 75 75

Temperature –6 to +320°C –6 to +325°C Range +21 to 610°F +21 to 610°F

Tensile Strength (psi) 2450 2700

Elongation, % 175% 160%

Compression Set, % 21% 20% 70 hrs. at 230°C 70 hrs. at 230°C

Simrit values our Six Sigma certification and we continually focus on improving our manufacturing reliability. In fact, by employing state-of-the-art automated vision systems to detect flaws impercepti-ble to the human eye, Simrit manufacturing provides better than Six Sigma quality.

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Original Properties AMS 7257 Z7257 498

Hardness, Shore A 70 to 80 75 75

Tensile Strength, MPa 10.3 min. 16.9 18.8

Tensile Strength, psi 1500 min. 2450 2700

Elongation Change, % 120 175 160

TR-10/50, °C +5 max. +4 0

Compression Set (70 hrs. at 230°C)

% of Original Deflection 40 max. 21 20

Air Aging (70 hrs. at 290°C)

Hardness Change, points ±5 0 0

Tensile Strength Change, % –20 max. –9 –4

Elongation Change, % –5 max. +12 +3

Weight Change, % –5 max. –1 –0.6

Fluid Immersion—AMS 3021 (70 hrs. at 175°C)

Hardness Change, points ±5 +1 +0

Tensile Strength Change, % –10 max. –9 –9

Elongation Change, % –15 max. –7 –8

Volume Change, % 0 to +5 +1 +1.1

Fluid Immersion—AMS Fuel B (70 hrs. at 24°C)

Hardness Change, points ±5 0 –1

Tensile Strength Change, % –20 max. –6 –11

Elongation Change, % –15 max. –7 –1

Volume Change, % 0 to +5 +1 +0.5

Fluid Immersion—SKYDROL LD4 (70 hrs. at 125°C)

Hardness Change, points –15 to 0 –1 –1

Tensile Strength Change, % –40 max. +6 –18

Elongation Change, % –15 max. +2 +1

Volume Change, % 0 to +15 +3 +0.5

Information contained herein is believed to be reliable, but no representation, guarantees, or warranties of any kind are made to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. The information presented herein is based on laboratory testing and does not necessarily indicate end-product performance. Full-scale testing and end-product performance are the responsibility of the user.

Simriz Aerospace Materials Specifications

AMS 7257 Specification Versus Simriz Z7257 and Simriz 498

Simriz aerospace compounds Z7257 and Simriz 498 demonstrate a clear advantage compared with AMS 7257 specification standards.

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Simriz for Semiconductor ApplicationsSimrit offers a complete line of Simriz compounds to service most semiconductor sealing requirements. Simrit is known and respected throughout the semiconductor

Simriz Compound

Material Property 486 487 488 489 495 499 508

Color white black white clear black clear white

Hardness, Shore A 75 75 75 75 80 75 75

Temperature –7 to +230°C –6 to +300°C –6 to +300°C –6 to +280°C –7 to +230°C –6 to +280°C –6 to +325°C Range +20 to 446°F +21 to 570°F +21 to 570°F +21 to 540°F +20 to 446°F +21 to 540°F +21 to 570°F

Tensile Strength (psi) 2620 2720 2920 1960 2600 2650 2277

Elongation, % 190 170 190 235 160 200 246

Compression Set, % 50% 21% 25% 23% 30% 25% 19% 70 hrs. at 230°C

industry for supplying quality seals of high purity and precision for both wet- and dry-process applications.

Physical Properties of Simriz Compounds for Semiconductor Sealing

Recommendations for Semiconductor Sealing with Simriz Compounds

Recommended compound Alternate

Simriz Compound

Process 486 487 488 489 495 499 508 Environment white black white clear black clear white

Plasma Etching/Ashing — — — —

Plasma Gas Deposition — — HDPCVD/PECVD

High Temperature — — — — (to +300°C)

Wet Etching — — —

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Simriz Compound Descriptions for Semiconductor ApplicationsSimriz 486 (white)—specifically developed to be a cost-effective, high-performance compound for semicon-ductor applications. Simriz 486 exhibits excellent plasma resistance and low particulation in a wide range of plasma environments.

Recommended applications: CVD, APCVD, HPCVD, PCVDE, RPCVD, SACVD, plasma etching (oxide and metal), ashing, metalization (PVD, evaporation, sputtering), and ion implant.

Simrit 487 (black)—compounded expressly for high- temperature applications and provides excellent chemical resistance and low extractables in a variety of wet and dry environments.

Recommended applications: wet etching, stripping, copper plating, wafer cleaning, and rinsing.

Simriz 488 (white)—specifically developed for high- temperature applications, Simriz 488 demonstrates superior plasma resistance and minimum particulation in an extensive field of plasma environments.

Recommended applications: LPCVD, CVD, APCVD, HDPCVD, RPCVD, SACVD, plasma etching (oxide and metal), ashing, metalization (PVD, evaporation, sputtering), ion implant, RTP, oxidation, diffusion, and lamp anneal.

Simriz 489 (clear)—compounded particularly for high-temperature plasma applications and demonstrates excellent chemical compatibility in wet environments. Simriz 489 offers good plasma resistance and the lowest particulation and extractables in contact with a wide assortment of plasmas, acids, and solvents.

Recommended applications: LPCVD, CVD, APCVD, HDPCVD, RPCVD, SACVD, plasma etching (oxide and metal), ashing, metalization (PVD, evaporation, sputtering), ion implant, RTP, oxidation, diffusion, and lamp anneal.

Simriz 495 (black)—a cost-effective, high-performance compound for applications in wet chemistries. Simriz 495 provides reliable acid resistance and low extractables.

Recommended applications: wet etching, stripping, copper plating, wafer cleaning, and rinsing.

Simriz 499 (clear)—specifically developed to combine plasma resistance, broad chemical resistance, and ultra-low trace metals with reduced adhesion to aluminum and other metal surfaces for use in valves and doors.

Recommended applications: Decomposition, LPCVD, CVD, APCVD, HDPCVD, PECVD, RPCVD, SACVD, plasma etching (oxide and metal), ashing, metalization (PVD, evaporation, sputtering), ion implant, RTP, oxidation, and lamp anneal.

Simriz 508 (white)—specifically developed for high temperature applications. Simriz 508 offers excellent plasma resistance and minimum particulation in a wide range of plasma environments. It also offers very low trace element contamination in both wet and plasma applications.

Recommended applications: LPCVD, CVD, APCVD, HDPCVD, PECVD, RPCVD, SACVD, plasma etching (oxide and metal), ashing, metallization (PVD, evaporation, sputtering), ion implant, RTP, oxidation, diffusion, lamp anneal.

Simrit bonded gates with Simriz perfluoroelastomer seals

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iSO 3601 Part Numbers: M A 0095 CD 486Metric Standard Cross-Section Code (see table below)O-ring iD, millimeter tenths (i.e., 009.5 mm)Cleaning and Packaging Designator(see table)Compound Number

ISO 3601 Metric Sizes

Semiconductor Parts Numbering System

Millimeters 1.80 2.65 3.55 5.30 7.00

inches 0.071 0.104 0.140 0.209 0.276

Metric Cross-Section Code (ISo metric sizes only)Size CS A B C D E

Simrit Part Numbers: P F 02375-157 C D 4 8 6Non-StandardO-ring iD in thousandths(i.e., = 2.375" iD)O-ring cross-section in thousandths(i.e., = 0.157" cross-section)Cleaning and Packaging Designator(see table)Compound Number

Non-Standard Sizes

AS568 Part Numbers: A S 5 6 8 - 2 1 4 C D 4 8 6SAE StandardAS568 Dash SizeCleaning and Packaging Designator (see table)Compound Number

AS568 Sizes

JiS B 2401 Part Numbers: J IS G-2 3 5 C D 4 8 6Japanese industrial StandardJiS Dash SizeCleaning and Packaging Designator (see table)Compound Number

JIS B 2401 Sizes

The Simrit advantage starts with our super-premium base polymers and our ability to maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout the manufacturing process. Our materials start out clean and stay that way. The purity of our seals is paramount, as evidenced by our dedicated Class 1000 clean room manufacturing and Class 10 cleaning and packaging facilities.

Cleaning and Packaging Designators: C DFirst letter indicates cleaning C = Clean in clean room with iPA+Heptane W = Clean in clean room with HCl+DiW and iPA+Heptane N = No special cleaning neededSecond letter indicates packaging D = Double bag, inner bag to be clean room quality S = Single blue Simrit bag B = Bulk packaging per special customer instructions

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Simriz for FDA and Pharmaceutical ApplicationsSimrit offers Simriz seals with significant advantages for the process industries. Simriz 484 and 486 provide excellent chemical and temperature resistance in a variety of pharmaceutical applications. Simriz 484 is also highly recommended for food-handling applications. Simriz 484 is FDA & USP Class VI compliant, and Simriz 486 is USP Class VI compliant*.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Physical Properties of Simriz Compounds for FDA and Pharmaceutical Sealing

Simriz Compound

Material Property 484 486

Color black white

Hardness, Shore A 75 75

Temperature –4 to +230°C –7 to +230°C Range +25 to 446°F +20 to 446°F

Tensile Strength (psi) 3210 2620

Elongation, % 165% 190%

Compression Set, % 39% 50% 70 hrs. at 230°C

Simriz is an ideal compound for sealing pharmaceutical industry applications. For process purity and compound integrity Simriz demonstrates proven superiority, providing FDA and USP compliancies.

AS568 Part Numbers: A S 5 6 8 - 2 1 4 S Z 4 8 4SAE StandardAS568 Dash SizeMaterial

Note: FDA and pharmaceutical parts do not require cleaning and are packaged in single bags unless otherwise specified.

FDA and Pharmaceutical Parts Numbering System for AS568

* Tested by NAMSA.

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Simriz for industrial ApplicationsSimriz compounds accommodate a wide variety of industrial sealing requirements and are also available in custom-molded shapes. For chemical processing and other heavy industrial applications, Simriz 487, 495, and 499 demonstrate excellent chemical compatibility in demanding environments. At very low temperatures Simriz 481 is recommended, while Simriz 487 is a superior high-temperature compound. Simriz 485 is a general purpose low-cost compound for many applica-tions. Simriz 495 exhibits improved acid resistance.

Simriz Compound

Material Property 481 485 487 495

Color black black black black

Hardness, Shore A 70 75 75 80

Temperature –7 to +230°C –7 to +230°C –6 to +300°C –7 to +230°C Range +20 to 446°F +20 to 446°F +21 to 570°F +20 to 446°F

Tensile Strength (psi) 2480 2690 2700 2600

Elongation, % 260 195 170 160

Compression Set, % 32% 30% 21% 30% 70 hrs. at 230°C

Physical Properties of Simriz Compounds for Industrial Sealing

Your online connection for finding a particular Simriz product is www.simrit.com. Our full-service website features client log-in, order tracking, and expert support. Log on for access to the complete catalog of approximately 500,000 Simrit parts, featuring over 250,000 cross-reference numbers.

AS568 Part Numbers: A S 5 6 8 - 2 1 4 S Z 4 8 5SAE StandardAS568 Dash SizeMaterial

Note: Industrial parts do not require cleaning and are packaged in single bags unless otherwise specified.

Industrial Parts Numbering System for AS568

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Simrit ManufacturingGiven the tremendous costs and quality concerns involved in today’s manufacturing, we are proud to supply your industry with the most reliable sealing solutions in the world. Simrit manufacturing is exceptionally lean and reduces in-process inventory and waste while increasing quality that already far exceeds industry standards.

By focusing on individual parts versus batch processing, problems are isolated and corrected without jeopardizing an entire production run. Moreover, we continually push to exceed our Six Sigma certification, using state-of-the-art automated vision systems to detect flaws imperceptible to the human eye. In fact, Simrit manufacturing provides better than Six Sigma quality. The purity of our seals is paramount, as evidenced by our dedicated clean-room manufacturing and packaging facility in LaGrange, Georgia. Our manufacturing edge carries over to our Santa Ana, California, facility where many of Simrit’s materials are expertly molded.

Simrit quality certificates include: AS9100, EN9100, ISO/TS 16949, Nadcap, A2LA Laboratory, Qualifas EASE, and many customer-specific approvals. Simrit materials meet and exceed AMS, MIL, AS, NAS, NFL, and NSA specifications.

Practical Impact of long-term Process Capability

Sigma Defects per Cost of Poor Quality Level Million Parts

SIX 3.4 Defects <10% of sales per Million (World Class)

FIVE 233 (DPM) 10–15% of sales

FOUR 6,210 (DPM) 15–20% of sales (Industry Average)

THREE 66,807 (DPM) 20–30% of sales

TWO 308,537 (DPM) 30–40% of sales (Noncompetitive)

ONE 690,000 (DPM) Prohibitive loss of sales

Sigma level Wasted Space lost time Spell Check

Floor space of a small retail store

Floor space of a typical living room

The base area of your typical desk telephone

The size of a computer chip

3½ months in a century

3½ days in a century

30 minutes in a century

6 seconds in a century

1–2 misspelled words per page in a book

1 misspelled word per 30 pages in a book

1 misspelled word in a set of encyclopedias

1 misspelled word in all the books in a small library

Three Sigma

Four Sigma

Five Sigma

Six Sigma

The following chart is a literal interpretation of the comparative significance of Sigma Quality levels.

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Simrit Seal Design and TestingSimrit also employs a variety of methods to test actual parts to ensure that the predicted performance matches the results seen in the real world.

Product testing includes:

Physical properties (tensile, elongation, modulus, compression set, etc.)

Fluid compatibility

Air aging

Temperature

Pressures

Static/dynamic testing

Durability testing

Fire tests

Environmental conditioning

Material compounding and manufacturing quality are both critical to a seal’s ultimate performance. The third contributing factor is the original part design. Simrit looks beyond the individual component to consider the entire system including mating surfaces, operating environment, and media to be sealed. Our Finite Element Analysis

(FEA) simulates the environmental conditions each seal will experience in actual operation. For example, FEA allows us to design parts with computer modeling to simulate stress levels within the system and optimize the design for maximum life. This modeling lowers cost, speeds the development process, and provides a more robust part.

The Simrit Performance PackageSimrit is uniquely positioned to provide a total package of services unmatched in the industry. Through close cooperation between Simrit Americas, Simrit Europe, and our Japanese partner, NOK, in Asia, our goal is to provide our customers with an “unfair advantage”. Our global network provides access to the highest quality, most robust sealing components anywhere in the world.

The Simrit Performance Package at a glance:

World’s largest product range—Complete solutions from a single source

Constant innovation—Technological innovations providing competitive advantage to our customers

Unique materials expertise and the highest quality— Six Sigma quality throughout our entire range of materials, including many proprietary compounds

Integrated services—Wide range of services for customer support from product conception through implementation

“Globality”—Global presence with local representation

Simrit’s global network enables us to produce and supply parts closer to where they are needed, reducing response time and lowering overall costs. Providing global support to all of our customers speeds design and validation time, and can reduce the number of vendors and parts numbers needed. For quality, value, and superior customer service, call Simrit at 1-866-274-6748 or visit www.simrit.com.

Representative FEA diagram

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