Refresh rubber with MG Chemicals 408A - Rubber Renue
Seals are important components in various applications. In our post Seals: important components we have already written a lot about different sealing materials.
Our remarks related mainly to new seals.
But many know the problem: the window seal or the door seal of the house becomes porous over time. Old-timer rubber seals are becoming unsightly and should be made supple again.
There are many, sometimes whimsical, suggestions on how to restore rubber. These are often touted as home remedies:
- wash in the washing machine with fabric softener
- silicone spray
- Talk
- cook in castor oil
- Deer tallow
- rub with soap
These home remedies may help in some cases when Manufacturers of seals can we recommend the following product:
408A/408B - Rubber Renue
408A Rubber Renue restores old rubber parts that have hardened and lost their stickiness and flexibility. This causes the rubber to swell, allowing dirt to escape from the pores. As the solvent dries, the rubber regains its shape and remains tacky, allowing the rollers and plates to retain their grip.
Applications and Uses of 408A / 408B – Rubber Renue
408A restores the tackiness of plates and rollers, helps remove dirt, ink and sticky residue, and can also restore the flexibility of belts, conveyor belts and seals.
It causes the rubber cells of belts, plates and rollers to swell, allowing dirt particles and contaminants to be easily wiped off. Once the product has completely evaporated, the cushion cells shrink back to their normal size and the surface is refreshed and ready for use.
Rubber Renue is a blend of highly volatile solvents. These solvents should not be inhaled or used in an unventilated area. Clean the parts outdoors or with adequate ventilation that is safely exhausted to the outside.
408A / 408B – Rubber Renue gives the best results when used in the following ways:
- Use gloves and appropriate safety measures to prevent inhalation of fumes.
- Apply a small amount of product to a clean, dry cloth (just enough to dampen the cloth)
- Apply a portion of the Rubber Renue dampened cloth to the plate, roller or belt and wipe until the surface is clean
- Allow the area to dry until Rubber Renue has completely evaporated.
- After Rubber Renue has evaporated, store the cloth in a sealed container until ready for washing or disposal.
- CAUTION! This product uses strong solvents and is intended for use by professional maintenance and repair companies.
Features and Benefits 408A / 408B - Rubber Renue
- Rejuvenates old, dry and hard rubber
- Restores stickiness, flexibility and elasticity
Summary 408A / 408B - Rubber Renue
- Rejuvenates and conditions rubber
- rubs off the oxidation film
- Apply with a cloth, brush or swab
- Excellent for use on belts, plates, rollers, rubber parts
- Use with adequate ventilation
The product can be ordered directly from the online shop www.muellerbestellung.
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