White Paper: Finite Element Analysis, Part 3

This white paper is the third and final part on the FEA process for rubber elastomer seals, written by our very own design engineer, Thomas Morgan.

Part one covered the material properties and approximations used with elastomers that are important when running FEA. Part two tackles the FEA setup and scenarios.

In this paper, Part 3, Thomas explains how to interpret the results of elastomer analysis in sealing applications.

Here are just a few of the key insights you’ll gain inside the pages:

1. Least Material Condition (LMC) in Pressurized Systems

2. Maximum Material Condition (MMC) with Thermal Expansion

3. Insertion and Retention Forces of Seals

This white paper on FEA results is part three of a three-part series on the FEA process for rubber elastomer seals. To read the other parts of this series, check out these links:

FEA White Paper Part 1

FEA White Paper Part 2