Moreover, the non-conductive properties of fiberglass eliminate the hazard associated with electric currents, enhancing safety in electrical applications. It also reduces thermal conductivity, making it suitable for use around high-heat equipment without risking warping or deformation It also reduces thermal conductivity, making it suitable for use around high-heat equipment without risking warping or deformation
In recent research, MWCNTs and carbon black were mixed with the butadiene/natural rubber to form a hybrid composite which gives very strong filler links by partial replacement of carbon black based on the m1:m2:X (m1—MWCNT; m2—reduction amount of carbon black; X-varies from 1 to 6) [40,64]. An internal blending mixer and two-roll milling were used to formulate the composites. The synergistic effect plays a major role in improving the abrasion resistance property due to the partial replacement of carbon black by adding MWCNTs in different ratios. The optimal ratio value of MWCNTs is 5 (parts per hundred of rubber) and 27.5 (parts per hundred of rubber) for carbon black with better resistant to abrasion compared to the matrix material [64]. The vulcanized hybrid composite material reinforced with MWCNT/carbon black at the ratio of 1:1 shows better mechanical properties, curing characteristics, and thermal conductivity. This shows a better tyre thread with an improved endurance life, less curing time, and improved thermal conductivity [42,64]. Fig. 4.4 shows the SEM and TEM images of uncured and cured rubber and Figs. 4.5 and 4.6 show the application of rubber nanocomposites in a tyre application.
Clean all dirt and oil from the housing, and set the new seal in place with its open (spring) side towards the engine.
Figure 4.4. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the surface quenched for (A) uncured rubber and (B) transmission electron microscope (TEM) image for cured rubber [64].
Failure to install oil seals correctly can lead to failure. Factors such as knocking the seal into place may cause its spring to tilt in the bore or be out of alignment. Consider switching to a solid adhesive and applying it around the surface of the spring to prevent it from loosening.
One way to identify a seal that has not been fitted correctly is to check the rough shear of the rubber. To resolve this issue, align the mounting tool before positioning the seal in place.