How does a Select-a-Seal REC gasket differ in performance from other sealing barriers?
In a typical joint that uses a static rubber (polymer) seal as a sealing barrier, there is a maximum limit on the amount of compression that can be applied to the rubber. So, when the seal relaxes over time, leaks can develop. The dynamics within a Select-a-Seal REC joint are very different from those in a typical “fixed compression” joint. With Select-a-Seal REC seals, as the rubber sealing edge relaxes over time, the compressible carrier further compresses and transfers “new” compressive stress to the rubber edge-seal. The result is higher retained sealing stress within the joint.
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