Water absorption test - kSil™ closed cell silicone sponge, performed to international standard ASTM D1056.
Water absorption is a critical test to perform on silicone sponge that may be exposed to outdoor environments. If the silicone sponge is being used as a sealing gasket and absorbs a certain percentage of water, risk of failure is likely.
This video will be useful for designers and engineers who are looking to specify a gasket or seal into their designs of outdoor applications such as electrical enclosures or outdoor LED systems where water absorption results are critical.
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