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elastomer (ĭlăs`təmər), substance having to some extent the elastic properties of natural rubber rubber, any solid substance that upon vulcanization becomes elastic; the term includes natural rubber ( caoutchouc ) and synthetic rubber. The term elastomer ..... Click the link for more information. . The term is sometimes used technically to distinguish synthetic rubbers and rubberlike plastics from natural rubber. elastomer(ELASTic pOlyMER) A soft, compliant, rubber-like material. elastomer [i′las·tə·mər] (materials) A polymeric material, such as a synthetic rubber or plastic, which at room temperature can be stretched under low stress to at least twice its original length and, upon immediate release of the stress, will return with force to its approximate original length. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Key statement: A ribbed v-belt having an elastomeric cover layer (1), a tension-support layer (3), elastomeric base ribbed body (2) which has an outer coating containing fibers. Polyurethane reaction injection molding (RIM) technology, developed by Bayer AG in the late 1960s, has evolved into a range of rigid ("structural foam") and elastomeric forms, as well as reinforced (RRIM) and structural (SRIM) composites. The Rubber Saddle Web Strap is an elastomeric jacket that can help improve the life of stretch tubing and band products. |
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