no
It could cause a failure. The line could be collapsing, causing no flow through it. This would cause a fail code.
No. It is "rubber" or a synthetic form of it. That is why it is called a rubber eraser and not a steel eraser.
No, because rubber stretches then snaps back into place. Spring steel might be as elastic as rubber BUT normal steel is much less elastic than rubber.
Rubber.
You will have to consult the manufacturer. A cast iron or steel globe valve could be trimmed (disc and seat) with bronze, iron, steel, stainless steel stellite, ceramic, rubber, neoprene, viton....or any series of different trims. The manufacturer usually determines trims by code numbers. Kinka valves indicates that this trim material on their valves is 304 stainless steel (13% chromium, and nickel content).
Rubber cannot cut steel, however the formation of carbon based cutting agents through exposure to ingress over time between the mating surface of rubber and steel will create a wear pattern and the illusion that the rubber has actually cut steel.
MSRL Tank is by Mild Steel With Rubber linings. Also MSRL indicates Mild Steel Rubber Lining.
MSRL Tank is by Mild Steel With Rubber linings. Also MSRL indicates Mild Steel Rubber Lining.
Rubber, with steel belts, and plies made of a combination of rubber and or polyester, or nylon.
steel
it is steel fam
HDPE pipe can use a rubber ring, if the rubber ring is properly sealed with a steel gasket. The rubber ring must be placed in a groove in the pipe and then the steel gasket is placed on top of it.