Paul Tuckner

President
Grace Technology and Development
1350 Helmo Ave. N
Oakdale, MN
USA 55128
Email: gracetdc@comcast.net

Biographical Sketch: Paul Tuckner is currently the President of Grace Technology and Development. His current business focus is in the development and support of test methods useful for measuring and integrating material properties into design. A primary area of development and expertise is Compression Stress Relaxation. Prior to starting his business 5 years ago, he had worked at Dyneon/3M for 28 years as a R&D, Application Development and Materials Engineer, specializing in Fluoroelastomers and Fluoroplastics. He has a BA degree in Chemistry, with a Masters in Systems Engineering from the University of St. Thomas. He has written and presented numerous SAE and ACS Rubber Division papers in the areas of Permeation, Compression Stress Relaxation and Sealing and has four patents.

Papers:
24 Sealing Force Mesurement: Characterizing Materials and Configuration Responses