Re: Extending the life of silicone diaphragm

You could also try and make the diaphragm out of a fluorosilicone in the
first place if you don't mind spending wads of cash....

Rgds.

Simon

"RG" <k_rg@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> You can try laminating the diaphragm with a very thin layer of brass
> mesh coating with a fluorosilicone resin or epoxy resin. Check up if
> the slight increase in thickness wil not matters.
>
> RG
> ==========================================
> Boris Mohar wrote:
>> Hello,
>> I need to extend the life of a silicone-nomex wastegate actuator
>> diaphragm.
>> It is subjected to high temperature and it eventualy fails. Would
>> coating it
>> with silicone oil result in longer life span until I find the
>> replacement?
>> Can I do anything else to extend its life? This is for an automotive
>> application where the wastegate bypasses the exhaust gases around the
>> turbocharger in order to regulate the boost.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Boris Mohar
>>
>> Got Knock? - see:
>> Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things)
>> http://www.viatrack.ca
>


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