L

Leakage Rate

The rate at which a fluid (either gas or liquid) passes a barrier.

Life Test

A laboratory test of the amount and duration of product resistance to a set of destructive forces or conditions. Used to compare the relative performance capabilities of various product designs.

LIM

"Liquid Injection Molding" is a closed manufacturing process using LSR in an injection molding machine.

Low Temperature Flexibility

The ability of an elastomeric product to be flexed or bent at low temperatures without cracking.

LSR

"Liquid Silicone Rubber" is composed of a two-component, low viscosity, heat-curable rubber system.

Apple Rubber Products, Inc. • 310 Erie Street • Lancaster, NY 14086 • 1.800.828.7745

1. Introduction

2. Products & Services

3. O-Ring Basics

4. Seal Types & Gland Design

5. Critical Operating Environmental Factors

6. Material Selection Guide

7. Special Elastomer Applications

8. Troubleshooting

9. Sizes & How to Order

10. Glossary of Terms

11. Rules of Thumb

12. Formulas

13. Seal Glossary

14. Bibliography / Trademarks