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How to Test Gaskets for Reliability in Enclosure Designs

Posted by Ben Hvidston

August 28, 2025 2:05 PM

A seal’s true value isn’t in how it looks on day one, but in whether it still protects your enclosure years later under heat, moisture, and mechanical stress. This Enclosure Institute™ article breaks down five core tests engineers can use to validate long-term gasket reliability: compression set, stress relaxation, thermal cycling, chemical resistance, and IP ingress protection.

Check out the extended blog on the Rogers website, How To Validate Enclosure Seal Reliability Through 5 Tests, and the video below.  

*Disclaimer: The Enclosure Institute™ is a free educational resource created by Marian, Inc. and Rogers Corporation to help engineers navigate enclosure sealing with expert guidance.

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Topics: Foams, IP Rating, BISCO Silicone, CFD, PORON, Compression Set, Material selection, Die Cutting, Ingress Protection, Gasket, Enclosure Institute, Seals, Enclosures, Rogers Corporation, Material Testing

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