Stored energy transferred from carrier to polymer edge Click on the image above to see an animation of how energy is transfered during compression. (Please note: You must have Windows Media Player® installed on your computer before you can view the animation. Click Here to download and install Windows Media Player® )
Sealing Mechanism
Carrier compression aids Compressive Stress Retention
Red line illustrates polymer stress retention with carrier compression
Blue line represents polymer stress retention without carrier compression