Analysis for the EPDM rubber is used in different Indian sectors

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Why Has EPDM Profile Surged In Various Indian
Sectors? An Analysis
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 Meaning of EPDM

• The words EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene
  Diene Monomer.
• It is a type of synthetic rubber.
• EPDM is used in different applications.
• It is most importantly used in the construction
  and automotive industries.
• This synthetic rubber is typically used for
  window and door seals, waterproofing sheets and
  electrical gaskets.
• EPDM is highly preferred as a material among
  engineers for its unbeatable features.
• The preferred characteristic of EPDM is that they
  are versatile and can be used in many ways based
  on the industrial requirement.

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Important feature of EPDM

• EPDM or in other words a thermoset elastomer is
  amenable in many ways.
• When thermoset elastomer is vulcanized it
  provides amazing physical properties.
• EPDM material is light in terms of weight thus
  offering a final product that is longer.
• The lightweight feature of EPDM helps in its
  application greatly.
• In seal International, a prominent manufacturer
  of EPDM offers a wide range of synthetic rubber,
  the word M stands for M Class.
• EPDM is widely used in both domestics as well as
  in industrial application. 

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The prominent features of EPDM are as follows

1. In EPDM the content of ethylene is between 45 to
   75 per cent
2. The presence of higher ethylene content allows
   the higher possibility for loading polymer,
   better mixing and extrusion.
3. The amorphous polymer is good for processing
4. EPDM is highly motivated by their molecular
   structure
5. The dienes present in EPDM typically compromises
   of 2.5 wt and up to 12wt of the composition
   serves when curing with sulphur and resin. When
   diene is cured with peroxide it acts as a cogent
   that provides resistance to unwanted tackiness or
   flows during usage.
6. In comparison with their amorphous counterpart
   peroxide curing of polymer gives EPDM higher
   cross-linking density

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Different profiles of EPDM in terms of their
application

1. The foremost application of EPDM made by In seal
   International is Bus bodybuilding. The rubber is
   designed in a way that it offers good sealing
   without getting influenced by temperature,
   climate condition and vibrations. The rubber is
   also zone resistance thereby they do not crack
   when exposed to heat and water.
2. The next profile of EPDM is in the architectural
   building. EPDM has multiple applications under
   this profile. It is widely used for sealing
   against dust, water and winds. EPDM has excellent
   grip and is widely used to hold aluminum to glass
   for sealing. The best part of EPDM rubber used in
   this profile is that the rubber can withstand
   against harsh weather and extreme heat.

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• EPDM is also used in the storage and preservation
  sector. EPDM rubber are used in containers to
  seal and prevent air, moisture, dust or any other
  articles entering into it and thereby protecting
  the quality of the article stored in the
  container.
• In the same way, EPDM Profiles India is also used
  in solar water heaters. They are used for sealing
  and preventing the entry of air, moisture or any
  other element into the heater which can damage
  its functioning. This synthetic rubber is an
  excellent material that is widely used for
  protecting the heater. 

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EPDM has become better with age

• EPDM has been around for more than 45 years now.
• Earlier EPDM user found an issue with using it,
  especially in terms of moisture gain under the
  flat membrane of EPDM.
• This problem was widely found when used to roofs
  with air conditioning system beneath it.
• EPDM did not seal well in this condition and led
  to a major issue.
• But as the product evolved so did the quality of
  the EPDM.
• Today the flat membrane of EPDM available in the
  market is significantly advanced.
• The present-day EPDM fleece back is being
  manufactured with a combination of polyester
  fleece banking and hot melts adhesive technology.

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• With zero shrinkage and impressive stretching
  quality, the seaming of EPDM membrane has become
  very easy and simple.
• As the withstanding ability of the EPDM membrane
  is increased so is their resistance to wear and
  tear and puncture holes.
• The life of EPDM has been tremendously increased
  in recent times.

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Application of EPDM rubber

• EPDM rubber is mainly used indoors and for roof
  installation.
• But the advance features of the synthetic rubber
  its applications have widened.
• Today EPDM is being used outdoor more
  extensively.
• EPDM rubber can be considered alternate material
  for roofing material.
• EPDM rubber is very flexible and can be used to
  fulfil any needs of buildings.
• This feature is the main reason for using EPDM in
  commercial buildings, houses and even in RVs.

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Bottom Line

• EPDM is gaining a lot of momentum, as previous
  issued faced by the customers are rectified with
  the help of technology and research.
• EPDM roof should be maintained regularly but the
  cost of maintaining one is less expensive.
• Lastly, EPDM is easy to apply with the help of
  rubber glue or other adhesive.

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