This paper highlights the main Elastomer Failure Modes and suggested corrective actions.
•Compression Set
•Pressure Extrusion
•Rapid Gas Decompression
•Thermal Extrusion/Thermal Expansion
•Thermal Degradation
•Low Temperature Effects
•Chemical Degradation
•Volume Swell
•Spiralling/Rolling
•Wear/Fatigue
•Stress Induced Attack
•Installation Damage