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Plasma Degradation,
Critical properties
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Chemical process
Semiconductor
Ultrapure
TriLobe seal Plasma Degradation
Pharma and food
Kalrez Sanitary seals Description: The o-ring or seal often
FDA compliance exhibits discoloration, as well as powdered
Oil and gas residue on the surface and possible
Kalrez news erosion of elastomer in the exposed areas.
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Contributing Factors: Chemical
Viton O-rings Seals reactivity of the plasma. Ion bombardment
Viton o-rings, seals (sputtering). Electron bombardment
(heating). Improper gland design.
Simriz O-rings Incompatible seal material.
Seals
Simriz o-ring, seal Suggested Solutions: Plasma-
compatible elastomer and compound.
Metal Detectable Minimize exposed area. Examine gland
Seals design.
Metal detectable

Elastomers
Elastomers
Elastomer properties Contamination
Fluid compatibility
Description: The o-ring or seal exhibits
Mechanical Seal foreign material on the surface within the
Design cross section.
Operating principles
Classification Contributing Factors: Process
Application limits
environment deposition. Reactions or
Drive mechanisms
degradation of the elastomer. Non-
Loading devices
Mating ring types semiconductorgrade elastomer.
Gland design
Suggested Solutions: Specify
contamination level including

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O-ring, Seal Design manufacturing and packaging of the seals.

O-ring, seal design
O-ring, seal failure
Environment Abrasion
Design analysis
Elastomer Description: The o-ring or seal or parts
General factors of it exhibit a flat surface parallel to the
Seal failure 1 direction or motion. Loose particles and
Seal failure 2 scrapes may be found on the o-ring or
Seal failure 3 seal surface.
Seal failure 4
PSP o-ring sizes Contributing Factors: Rough sealing
surfaces. Excessive temperature. Process
Products environment containing abrasive particles.
Products
Dynamic motion. Poor elastomer surface
finish.
Industries
Industries
Suggested Solutions: Use recommended
gland surface finishes. Consider internally
Miscellaneous
lubed elastomers. Eliminate abrasive
Problems solved
O-ring, seal tips components.
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