CNC Turned Custom Silicone Part Creation for Failing Steam Relief Valve Seal

CNC Turning of Silicone Stem Relief Valve

A manufacturer was having problems with their steam relief valves failing in the field due to high heat. We began by testing the material they had been using, we concluded the issue they were having was due to varying tolerances of the parts and using a material that was not designed for steam. After rigorous research and development, we were able to provide them with a highly engineered, steam resistant, and precision tolerance silicone part that solved the problem and saved them thousands of dollars and headaches!

Project Highlights

Product Description		This Silicone Steam Relief Valve Seal is used within a Water Heater Application

Capabilities Applied/Processes		Design Re-Designed from Scratch Research & Development Engineered Through Tensile, Elongation & Volume of Density Changes Until there was no Degradation of the Rubber Seal Precision CNC Turning Packaging

Overall Part Dimensions		Thickness: <.100"

Tightest Tolerances		±.003"

Shrinkage Allowance		<5%

Material Used		Silicone

Temperature Range		-50ªF to 450ªF w/ Steam

Material Finish		F1 F2

Color		Red Orange

In process testing performed		100% Inspection

Industry for Use		Residential Industrial

Packaging		Corrugated Box Talc Added to Reduce Parts from Sticking Together

Volume		Millions

Delivery Time		Same Day & Next Day Capability

Delivery Location		United States

Standards Met		Customer supplied print, 2D CAD Drawing ISO Testing CSA Board & NSF Approval

Product Name		Steam Relief Valve Seal