SSP makes A-A-59588 silicones and supplies them as sheets, rolls, and ready-to-mold compounds.
Elastomer |
A-A-59588 Callouts |
Product Specifications |
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Product No. |
Class |
Grade |
Durometer (Shore A) |
Tensile Strength (psi) |
Elongation (%) |
3A |
50 |
50 |
1493 |
807 |
|
3B |
50 |
50 |
1280 |
660 |
|
3B |
60 |
60 |
1280 |
650 |
|
3B |
70 |
70 |
1238 |
462 |
|
2A, 2B |
25 |
10 – 80 |
870 – 1475 |
700 – 1200 |
|
2A, 2B |
40 |
40 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
2A, 2B |
50 |
50 |
1100 |
450 |
|
2A, 2B |
60 |
60 |
1000 |
300 |
|
2A, 2B |
70 |
70 |
1000 |
250 |
|
2A, 2B |
80 |
80 |
1200 |
150 |
|
1A, 1B |
40 |
40 |
1000 |
500 |
|
1A, 1B |
50 |
50 |
1300 |
500 |
|
1A, 1B |
60 |
60 |
1100 |
500 |
|
1A, 1B |
70 |
70 |
1100 |
450 |
What is AA 59588?
The A-A-59588 specification replaced ZZ-R-765E and is sometimes written as MIL SPEC AA-59588, AA 59588, AA59588, or A A 59588 instead. Within A-A-59588, the U.S. General Service Administration (GSA) divides compliant materials into six classes and durometer-based grades.
Class |
Description |
Grades |
1A |
Low temperature resistant |
40, 50, 60, 70, 80 |
1B |
Low temperature resistant and low compression set at high temperature |
|
2A |
High temperature resistant |
40, 50, 60, 70, 80 |
2B |
High temperance resistant and low compression set |
40, 50, 60, 70, 80 |
3A |
Low temperature, tear and flex resistant |
30, 50, 60 |
3B |
Tear and flex resistant |
30, 50, 60, 70, 80 |