Vulcanizing pressures 1

[jimmyjimmyv]

I'm wondering if there would be any pressures generated during the vulcanizing process where rubber is placed inside of a 6061 T6 aluminum tube with the dimensions of 4"OD, 3.5" ID, and 3" in length.

Sorry I do not have much info about the process other than the tubes are filled with rubber, and placed inside equipment and a lid is closed.

I know nothing about rubber, and even less about vulcanization. I don't need any numbers, just wondering if pressure is a component of that process.

 

[Compositepro]

Rubber has a much higher coefficient of thermal expansion than aluminum and other metals. This effect can generate very high pressures. It is sometimes used just for that purpose.