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Polymer & Elastomer Aging in Steam Environments

Steam is the most aggressive polymer aging environment in industrial use. It combines 100°C+ temperature with 100% relative humidity and pressure — simultaneously.

🔥 Models high-pressure steam: 100–250°C saturated and superheated | 💧 Simultaneous thermal + hydrolytic degradation — not sequential | ✅ Validated: EPDM 70A, VMQ silicone (Q compound), PTFE-encapsulated spiral gaskets, ePTFE sheet gaskets

Elastomer Steam Aging Simulation | K-Load | Karax LLC

Model elastomer degradation in steam and saturated moisture. K-Load predicts EPDM, VMQ silicone, PTFE-encapsulated, and ePTFE seal life. Validated. Free trial.

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In prediction of long-term durability

Experimental tests used for training/validation

Replacing long-weathering tests with accelerated Tests

in comparison to classic FE models of Durability