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Compression graph Comparison of the methods DIN 28090-2 produce results about the
The compression graph is specified in The advantages and disadvantages of the deformation of a gasket material at defined
a standard, e.g. DIN EN 13555-2014, individual methods are compared in Table 1. surface pressure levels in each case. Both
and has the purpose of determining processes are suitable ways to obtain an
the deformation properties of a gasket The ASTM test carried out on initial impression about material properties
material. The force applied to the gasket the test equipment and to enable materials to be compared
in a press is increased as defined and The following graph Figure 3 visualises with each other.
the respective thickness of the gasket the ASTM F 36 J test procedure. The The compression graph, on the other
is measured. The measurements can be ASTM test procedure was carried out hand, provides a more in-depth insight into
taken at room temperature or at higher on two different materials on the test material compression, because it covers the
temperatures. The graph reveals the equipment: very adaptable gasket material entire range of surface pressure levels.
deformation in relation to the surface (dashed black line) and relatively hard In view of the many different requirements,
pressure. gasket material containing elastomer it is not possible to find an optimum gasket
The advantages of the compression graph (uninterrupted green line). Most of the for all applications. The right gasket material
are that a standard sealing ring is tested recovery with both materials only occurred must be selected according to the medium,
and that not just one surface pressure at surface pressure levels lower than 5 MPa. the temperature, the pressure level, the
level is reviewed; the entire range from 0 structure of the sealing surface and many
MPa to about 250 MPa is covered instead Summary other parameters. Gasket manufacturers
(depending on the capacity of the testing Both the standardised tests to determine generally make the necessary information
equipment). compression based on ASTM F 36 and about the different materials available.