Agriculture

Typical Shelf Lives of Agricultural Products

This table outlines typical shelf lives of rubber components used in agriculture based on their typical elastomer construction. The table should be regarded as only a general guideline.

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Typical shelf life of elastomer agricultural products

Description	Typical shelf life with commonly used elastomers (Years)
Bearing Components Belts Cables Diaphragms Gaskets Grommets Hose Hose Assemblies Hose, High Pressure Hose, Low Pressure Rings Seals Silicone Rubber Tires Washers	3 to 5 3 to 10 5 to 10 3 to 5 3 to 10 3 to 5 3 to 10 3 to 10 5 to 10 3 to 5 Up to 20 5 to 10 Up to 20 3 to 10 Up to 20

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Reference

Military Standardization Handbook, Rubber Products: Recommended Shelf Life. United States Department of Defense, Washington, DC. Standard Number MIL-HDBK-695C, March 1985.