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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

SKA/QC

Grade: NC RS 1

1.00 Scope
This Specification covers the blend of Synthetic Rubber bonded Cork material in the form of sheets, Strips,
Gaskets etc. The physical characteristic along with moderate oil and fuel resistance and good weather
resistance make this a suitable gasket material for Electrical transformers, switchgear and heavy industrial
situations.
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Physical Characteristics

Specified requirements

Binder

Synthetic Rubber

Cork Grain size

0.5 to 1.0 mm

Tolerance in thickness, mm

+ 0.50

Hardness, IRHD/Shore A

78 + 5

ASTM D1415

Tensile strength, MPa

3.0(min)

ASTM F152

Compressibility at 2.75 Mpa

18 + 8

ASTM F36

Recovery,%

75 (min)

ASTM F36

No Cracks

ASTM F147-87

Flexibility ( Thickness x4 at
200C)
Compression set at 25%

85% (max)

ASTM D395 Method B

Type B

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Ageing in 15W40 oil at 1250C for 72 hrs

4.00

Change in volume(50x50x6mm)%

-3 to +8

Flexibility ( Thickness x4)

100x25x6mm
Compressibility at 2.75 Mpa

No Cracks

Recovery,%

75 (min)

9-32

Ageing in air at 1250C for 72 hrs

Flexibility ( Thickness x4)
100x25x6mm
Compressibility at 2.75 Mpa

No Cracks

Recovery,%

75 (min)

8-30

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Test Method

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Ageing in 18W90 oil at 1250C for 72 hrs

Change in volume(50x50x6mm)%

-3 to +8

Flexibility ( Thickness x4)

100x25x6mm
Compressibility at 2.75 Mpa

No Cracks

Recovery,%

75 (min)

9-32

Normal Sheet Size

900mm x 600mm
900mm x 900mm
1.0 Mtr x 1.0 mtr
1.2mtr x 1.0mtr
1mtr x 2 mtr
The type test shall be conducted as per Nu Cork Quality plan and test certificate shall be submitted to
the Customer.

E-370,Phase 1,RIICO Industrial Area, Rajasthan(Bhiwadi) Tel:+91-1493-512171

Email: info@nucork.in ; Web: www.nucork.in