ASTM D 2527 - 83 (Reapproved 2017) Standard Specification for Rubber Seals - Splice Strength

Current edition approved May 1, 2017. Published July 2017. Originally approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D2527 – 83 (2011). — 2 p.
This specification covers the strength and appearance of the splice in vulcanized rubber-seal material of any size, type,or cross-sectional shape.
Many types and varieties of seals are used in services of all degrees of severity. In some instances, hollow tubing is spliced and used as a seal. It is also possible to have seals ofirregular cross sections, or made of polymers which, due totheir nature, or not conducive to a high-strength splice, although they will perform satisfactorily in their intended application.
Seals are exposed in service to a wide variety of media at various temperatures. The effect of such media on the splicedarea must be considered.
Details of the test procedures to evaluate the effect of the media shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and seller as part of the purchase contract.