Temperature is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—causes of seal failure.
Both sustained heat and extreme cold affect how elastomers and engineered polymers behave over time. Add thermal cycling (repeated expansion and contraction), and even well-designed systems can experience compression set, cracking, or loss of elasticity.
Selecting the right material requires understanding not just peak temperatures, but how long those conditions persist and how frequently they fluctuate.
Depending on the application, materials may include:
Industries where thermal extremes are common include aerospace, automotive, processing equipment, and high-performance industrial systems.
