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About the Kalrez® Application Guide
A resource to help you choose the best Kalrez® product for your application.

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Application Guide Version 14.0
Upgraded and Improved Version 14.0 Now Available! Expires November 15, 2011.

Enjoy the following Kalrez® Application Guide 14.0 updates:

  • As always, the Kalrez® Application Guide installation interface will assure that all data stored in the previous version of the Application Guide will be transferred to the new program.
  • Two recent products have been added to the Kalrez® Application Guide. The first product is Kalrez® Spectrum™ 0040, which is a low temperature product with static sealing capabilities down to -42 °C. The other product is Kalrez® 0090. This is a high temperature product that is especially useful for applications requiring resistance to reapid gas decompression. The application guide contains data sheets on each of these products.
  • The calculation algorithm for the Half Dovetail Groove section of the Guide has been updated.
  • Information on Kalrez® product physical properties, chemical resistance, etc, are continuously updated in order give the user the most up to date technical information.
Overview
The Kalrez® Application Guide (KAG) is divided into three segments, Product Selection, Seal Design, and O-Ring Troubleshooting. Please note: most of the Product Selection section is available on line in the Chemical Resistance Guide
Product Selection
In the Product Selection section, Kalrez® products are rated in a variety of temperatures and chemical media. Specific compounds have been developed to meet the unique needs of the Chemical, Semiconductor, Photovoltaic and Pharmaceutical industries. If you do not participate in one of these industries, most chemicals are found in the chemical processing industry section.
Seal Design
The Seal Design section, is organized to assist users in designing seals for o-rings or choosing o-rings for specific seals. The user has several seals to choose from which cover standard o-ring designs. These seals can be designed for specific o-rings or an o-ring can be selected for a seal of specific dimensions.
O-Ring Troubleshooting
The O-Ring Troubleshooting section includes photos of O-Rings damaged from chemical, thermal, or mechanical attack. By understanding the cause of O-Ring failure, proper selection of an alternative elastomer or seal design can help improve seal life.

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