Some physical and chemical changes can be seen in rubber elements that are kept under unsuitable conditions for a long time. Factors such as oxygen density, sunlight (direct or reflected), humidity, UV (ultraviolet) rays, heat and dust-dirt in the storage area play a role in the observation of these changes. When the necessary precautions are taken and the conditions are created, the life of rubber parts can be quite long, but they can also maintain their properties for a long time.
Temperature:
Storage temperature should be between +5 and + 25ºC. It should not be in direct contact with heat sources such as heater, radiator and sunlight.
Moisture:
In the warehouse, the average humidity value should be 70%, very dry or very humid environments should be avoided. No condensation should occur in the environment.
Light:
Elastomeric sealing elements should be protected from strong sunlight and strong artificial lights containing ultraviolet. In addition, it is recommended to use an orange or red coating on the windows in the warehouse.
Oxygen and Ozone:
Since ozone can be destructive for some elastomeric seals, radiation generating devices such as high voltage electrical equipment, electric motors should not be kept in the warehouse.
Rubber sealing elements should be packaged with an airtight polyethylene (PE) material to prevent damage caused by oxygen.
Deformation:
Rubber sealing elements should be stored in comfortable conditions where they will not be subject to deformation such as tension and compression.
Contact with metals:
Some rubber materials; They can be damaged by direct contact with manganese, iron, copper and their alloys, brass and its components. When storing elastomeric sealing elements, care should be taken that they do not come into contact with such metals.
