About Harboro Rubber Engineering in Rubber      Contents      Introduction      Uses of Rubber      Processing Rubber      Designing With Rubber      Selecting / Specifying Rubber      Quality In Rubber      Rubber Directory      Health & Safety          Material Data          Fire and Explosion Hazard          Health Hazard Data          Company Statement          General Guidelines              Storage              Crystallisation              Low Temperatures              High Temperatures              Burning              Rubber Dust              Servicability              Resistance              Bonded Rubber Parts              Friction              Electrical Properties              Radiation      Measuring Properties      Glossary of Terms      Request A Copy Contact Information

Servicability   Many rubbers exhibit surface cracking and other forms of deterioration in use, especially in the presence of ozone. Cracking or hardening of the surface of a rubber component may render it likely to fail. Users must inspect rubber parts for signs of deterioration at suitable intervals for the needs of the application. Any parts showing such signs should be replaced immediately. Properties can also be affected by oils, fluids and gases which may cause volume changes.