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Delastic® Seal Characteristics

Joint Design Criteria

Delastic®
Seal
Nominal Width
(W)
Nominal Height
(H)
Max.
Movement1

Narrowest
Opening2

Widest
Opening3

Minimum
Depth (B)
Typical Installed
Width (A)**
E-437
0.437
(11.11)
0.937
(23.81)
0.184
(4.67)
0.187
(4.67)
0.371
(9.42)
1.250
(31.75)
0.250
(6.35)
E-686
0.687
(17.46)
0.687
(17.46)
0.259
(6.58)
0.325
(8.26)
0.584
(14.83)
1.250
(31.75)
0.375
(9.525)
E-816
0.812
(20.64)
0.830
(21.08)
0.348
(8.84)
0.350
(8.89)
0.698
(17.73)
1.500
(38.10)
0.500
(12.7)
E-1006
1
(25.40)
1
(25.40)
0.450
(11.43)
0.400
(10.16)
0.850
(21.59)
1.750
(44.45)
0.500 - 0.5626
(12.7 - 14.2875)
E-1256
1.250
(31.75)
1
(25.40)
0.612
(15.54)
0.450
(11.43)
1.062
(26.97)
2
(50.80)
0.625
(15.875)
E-2000
2
(50.80)
1.500
(38.10)
0.950
(24.13)
0.750
(19.05)
1.700
(43.18)
2.625
(66.68)
1.125
(28.575)
E-2500
2.500
(63.50)
2.500
(63.50)
1.350
(34.29)
0.775
(19.69)
2.125
(53.98)
4
(101.60)
1.375
(34.925)
E-3000
3
(76.20)
2.500
(63.50)
1.350
(34.29)
1.200
(30.48)
2.550
(64.77)
4.250
(107.95)
1.750
(44.45)
E-562
0.562
(14.29)
0.625
(15.88)
0.178
(4.52)
0.250
(6.35)
0.478
(12.14)
1.125
(28.58)
0.3125
(7.9375)
V-1625
1.625
(41.28)
1.125
(28.58)
0.781
(19.84)
0.600
(15.24)
1.381
(35.08)
2.375
(60.33)
0.875
(22.2275)
Bold numbers represent inches; metric (mm) shown in parentheses.

1 Maximum movement which seal will accomodate in joint with correct design.
2 A narrower opening will place excessive stress on the seal and may cause premature failure.
3 A wider opening may not provide sufficient compressive force to hold the seal in place.

** To be used as a reference only. Installed width may vary by project.

Physical Properties

ASTM D2628 Physical Requirements for Delastic® Pavement Seals
Properties Requirements ASTM Test Method
Tensile Strength, min., psi (MPa) 2000(13.8) D 412
Elongation at break, min., % 250 D 412
Hardness, Type A durometer, points 55+-5 D 2240 (modified)A
Oven aging, 70 h at 212°F (100°C)
Tensile strength, loss, max, %
Elongation, loss, max, %
Hardness, Type A durometer, points change

20 max
20 max
0 to +10
D 573
Oil swell, ASTM Oil No. 3, 70 h at 212°F (100°C)
Weight change, max, %

45 max.
D 471
Ozone Resistance
20% strain, 300 pphm in air, 70 h at 104°F (40°C)

no cracks
D 1149(modified)B
Low-temperature stiffening, 7 days at 14°F (-10°C)
Hardness, Type A durometer, points change

0 to +15
D 2240
Low-temperature recovery, C72 h at 14°F (-10°C)
50% deflection, min, %

88

9.2D
Low-temperature recovery, C22 h at -20°F (-29°C)
50% deflection, min, %

83

9.2D
High-temperature recovery, C70 h at 212°F (100°C)
50% deflection, min, %

85

9.2D
Compression-deflection, at 80% of nominal width,
min, lbf/in. (N/m)

3.5 (613)
9.3D

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