Rubber Washer – How to Pick the Right One?
Rubber washer is a rubber flat rubber ring or gasket that is used with the fasteners for letting fluids pass through. Rubber washers are also used as spacers and locking devices. A rubber washer not only prevents leakages but also protects the surface but also mitigates the vibration levels of the equipment. A rubber washer elongates the life and enhances the performance of the equipment it is used in. Rubber washers are available in mammoth types of rubbers. Each of the application requires a washer made from a specific variant of rubber. Some of the major types of rubber variants used for making such washers are: · Neoprene washer – This kind of rubber offers high resistance against ozone, oil and petroleum. · EPDM rubber washer -This kind of rubber can withstand a wide range of temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot. They can withstand abrasive fluids and alcohol too. · Silicone rubber washers –This kind of rubber is used for high temperatu