Specifications Reference Table

The specification tables printed below are for common standards such as Military specifications (Mil specs), AMS, UL Flammability, NEMA Enclosure and ASTM specifications. This specification list is for reference purposes only; refer to the actual specification for specific details.
Spec ID Alternate Description
A-A-59588 AA59588, New commercial description overview for silicone rubber items
A A 59588
ZZ-R-765 ZZR765, Class 1 Extreme low temperature phenyl base silicone
ZZ R 765
ZZ-R-765 ZZ R 765 Class 2 General purpose, low compression set methyl-vinyl silicone
ZZR765,
ZZ-R-765 ZZ R 765 Class 3 High flex, high tear strength grades of methyl-vinyl silicone
Mil-R-6130 Mil R6130, See ASTM D6576 (below)
Mil R 6130

AMS Specifications
Spec ID Description
AMS 3301 General purpose, 40 durometer silicone
AMS 3302 General purpose, 50 durometer silicone
AMS 3303 General purpose, 60 durometer silicone
AMS 3304 General purpose, 70 durometer silicone
AMS 3323 Fluorosilicone sponge, closed cell
AMS 3347 High strength, 50 durometer silicone rubber
AMS 3348 High strength, 30 durometer silicone rubber
AMS 3349 High strength, 70 durometer silicone rubber

UL Flammability Specifications
Spec ID Alternate Description
UL 94 HB UL94 HB, UL94HB, UL 94HBUL94 V-0, UL94V-0, UL 94V-0, UL Horizontal Burn Test - slow burning on ahorizontal swatch
UL 94 V-0 94 V0, UL94 V0, UL94V0, UL94V0 Vertical Burn Test - burning stops within 10seconds on a vertical swatch, no drips allowed
UL 94 V-1 UL94 V-1, UL94V-1, UL 94V-1, UL94 V1, UL94 V1, UL94V1, UL94V1 Vertical Burn Test - burning stops within 30seconds on a vertical swatch, no drips allowed

NEMA Enclosure Specifications
Spec ID Description
NEMA Type 1 General purpose indoor use, no special protection.
NEMA Type 2 Indoor use, protection against limited amounts of falling water and debris.
NEMA Type 3 Outdoor use, to protect against windblown dust, rain, and sleet. To be unaffected by development of ice.
NEMA Type 3R Outdoor use, to protect against falling rain. To be unaffected by development of ice.
NEMA Type 3S Outdoor use, to protect against sleet. To be unaffected by development of ice.Indoor or outdoor use, to protect against windblown dust and rain, splashing
NEMA Type 4 water, and hose down. To be unaffected by development of ice.
NEMA Type 4X Similar to Type 4, plus protection against corrosion.
NEMA Type 6 Indoor or outdoor use, to protect against entry of water during temporary,shallow submersion. To be unaffected by development of ice.

ASTM Specifications
Spec ID Description
ASTM D 6576 New designation for cellular materials, replaces Mil-R-6130
ASTM D 1056 Type 1 Open cell sponge rubber
ASTM D 1056 Type 2 Closed cell sponge rubber
ASTM D 1056 Class A Non-oil resistant
ASTM D 1056 Class B Oil resistant, low swell
ASTM D 1056 Class C Oil resistant, medium swell
ASTM D 1056 Class D Extreme temperature resistance
ASTM D 1056 Grade 0 Compression Force Deflection less than 2 psi
ASTM D 1056 Grade 1 Compression Force Deflection = 2 - 5 psi
ASTM D 1056 Grade 2 Compression Force Deflection = 5 - 9 psi
ASTM D 1056 Grade 3 Compression Force Deflection = 9-13 psi (for classes A, B, C)9-15 psi (for class D)
ASTM D 1056 Grade 4 Compression Force Deflection = 13-17 psi (for classes A, B, C)15-22 psi (for class D)
ASTM D 1056 Grade 5 Compression Force Deflection = 17-25 psi (for classes A, B, C)22-30 psi (for class D)
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix A Heat resistance
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix b Compression set
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix C Ozone or weather resistance
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix D Compression deflection resistance
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix E Fluid resistance (Fuel B)
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix F Low temperature resistance
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix G Tear resistance
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix J Abrasion resistance
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix K Adhesion resistance
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix L Water absorption
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix M Flammability resistance
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix N Impact resistance
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix P Staining resistance
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix R Resilience
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix T Tensile and Elongation
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix W Density
ASTM D 1056 Test Suffix Z Any special requirements

 

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