Marc Bourget
Well-Known Member
I want to fabricate a flexible seal to connect an intake system to a remote, fixed, air cleaner. I have a drawing of a similar seal, designed in the 1960s. For material, it simply states: "Empregnate 4-ply fiberglass with silicone rubber" The thickness given is 0.060"
I've spent a lot of time Googling the subject and find recommendations for silicon (platinum catalyzed) but nothing about construction methods/proceedure. I attach a sketch of what I contemplating. View attachment sketch.pdf.
I suspect there's been substantial improvements in fabric since 1967, and am unsure as to whether, or how long, fiberglass can tolerate the flexing that will occur in this application.
I do not have a problem in constructing a pattern/mold, etc., out of metal or other material, if that aids your advice.
Anyone have experience, recommendations, or references on this topic?
Thanks in advance,
mjb
I've spent a lot of time Googling the subject and find recommendations for silicon (platinum catalyzed) but nothing about construction methods/proceedure. I attach a sketch of what I contemplating. View attachment sketch.pdf.
I suspect there's been substantial improvements in fabric since 1967, and am unsure as to whether, or how long, fiberglass can tolerate the flexing that will occur in this application.
I do not have a problem in constructing a pattern/mold, etc., out of metal or other material, if that aids your advice.
Anyone have experience, recommendations, or references on this topic?
Thanks in advance,
mjb
