Ozone cracking, compression set, chemical incompatibility, UV degradation, and mechanical fatigue account for most automotive rubber failure analysis cases. These five failure modes leave distinct evidence. Most premature failures trace back to a mismatch between design intent and real-world operating conditions, not random bad luck. Prevention is a manufacturer-side discipline. The stakes are hig...
Electric vehicles (EVs) place new demands on automotive rubber components. Battery systems, high-voltage wiring, charging interfaces, electric drive units, and advanced thermal management systems all rely on rubber parts to provide sealing, insulation support, vibration control, and environmental protection. Although many rubber components used in electric vehicles resemble those found in conventi...