The ASTM D2000-18 standard, developed by the American Testing and Materials Organization (ASTM), provides a standard classification system for rubber products for automotive applications. This classification system covers the properties of vulcanized rubber materials (natural rubber, reclaimed rubber, synthetic rubbers, alone or in combination) intended for use in rubber products for automotive applications.
This classification system serves many needs of other sectors in almost the same way as SAE (Association of Automotive Engineers) steels. This system is revised in line with automotive needs.
This classification system is based on the assumption that the properties of all rubber products can be arranged in characteristic material descriptions. These definitions are made according to types according to heat aging resistance and resistance to swelling in oil. Thus, together with values defining additional requirements, baseline levels are established that allow the quality of all elastomeric materials to be fully defined.
If a detailed specification is given for a particular product in the current legal regulations and it conflicts with this classification system, the principles in the legal regulations are considered as priority.
If a rubber product is to be used for purposes where the requirements are too specific to be fully determined by this classification system, the buyer should consult the supplier in advance for appropriate properties, test methods and specification test limits.
The ASTM 2000 standard was designed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to provide guidance in the selection of rubber materials. In this way, engineers have a ready classification system for elastomer compounds. The ASTM D2000 standard provides an ideal way to identify a rubber polymer and assign the realistic and physical properties customers need for an application. Automotive, aerospace, medicine and industry all benefit from this standard.
The specification of eastomers is strategic and this standard allows for flexibility to use compounds from different manufacturers while ensuring that material quality and performance remain consistent.
Among the numerous tests, measurements, analyses, and evaluations our organization provides for businesses in various sectors, we also offer testing services under the ASTM D2000-18 standard for the standard classification system of rubber products in automotive applications, utilizing a trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment.
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