Standard

BS EN 6111:2020

Aerospace series. Ethylene-propylene elastomer (EPM/EPDM). Hardness 80 IRHD for static seal elements in hydraulic systems for long-term application. Material standard

Current

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Published:

31 Oct 2020

1 Scope

This document defines the requirements of ethylene‑propylene elastomer (EPM/EPDM) for seal elements for use as static seals in hydraulic systems using phosphate ester fluids, hardness 80 IRHD (International Rubber Hardness Degree) for long‑term application for aerospace application.

Unless otherwise specified in the drawing, order or inspection schedule, this document shall be used in conjunction with the referenced documents.

Applicable temperature range:

— continuous service: −55 °C to 107 °C;
— intermittent service: −55 °C to 120 °C.

Product Details

Descriptors

Treatment

Surface treatment

Surfaces

Launching facilities (aerospace)

Dimensions

Cable ties

Electrical measurement

Temperature

Circuit-breakers

Alloys

Nickel alloys

Non-ferrous alloys

Shape

Diameter

Sleeving (electrical)

Durability

Environmental testing

Testing

Testing methods

Electrodes

Melting

Air

Steels

Contrast (optical)

Measurement

Cables (electric)

Test methods

Aerospace transport

Corrosion tests

Mixing

Tear tests

Elastic constants

Hardness testing

Approval testing

Qualification approval

Quality assurance systems

Quality assurance

Synthetic rubber

Natural rubber

Ethylene-propylene rubber

Tensile strength

Hardness

Compression set

Elongation

Designations

Density

Volume

Static seals

Elastomers

Test specimens

Air transport engineering

Aircraft components

ICS Codes

19.040 Environmental testing

25.220.20 Surface treatment

49.025.01 Materials for aerospace construction in general

49.060 Aerospace electric equipment and systems

Committee

ACE/69

International relationships

Identical to:

EN 6111

ISBN

978 0 539 06477 3

Publisher

BSI