Study of the Hydrodynamic and Viscoelastic Properties Affecting the Surface Appearance of Extruded EPDM Compounds

890363

02/01/1989

Event
SAE International Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
An experimental study was aimed at understanding the mechanisms establishing the surface appearance of extruded EPDM compounds for applications where aesthetic appearance is critical. The study shows that surface appearance is directly proportional to the extent of viscous heating in the die, and hence can be controlled by the degree of shearing action, either by screw and die design or screw speed. Both surface appearance and extrudate swell can be related to the viscoelastic properties of the EPDM polymer through the dimensionless Deborah and Euler numbers. Knowledge of the parameters affecting surface appearance can be applied to better design of EPDM polymers for such applications as automotive seals for windows and doors, which are comprised of both dense and sponge extruded profiles.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/890363
Pages
12
Citation
Cheremisinoff, N., and Shulman, C., "Study of the Hydrodynamic and Viscoelastic Properties Affecting the Surface Appearance of Extruded EPDM Compounds," SAE Technical Paper 890363, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/890363.
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Published
Feb 1, 1989
Product Code
890363
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English