Applications
These general purpose grades of Silicone Rubber have excellent physical properties. They are suitable for complex extruded profiles and mouldings . Uses include Tubing and Seals for the food and pharmaceutical industries as they have F.D.A and W.R.C approval.*
These Rubbers can be supplied pigmented or transparent.
Temperature range -65° C to 200° C. Heat stablised parts can withstand short term exposure to 250° - 315° C.
Key Code: E = Extrusion
| Process | E |
E |
E |
E |
E |
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| Grades | GP40 |
GP50 |
GP60 |
GP70 |
GP80 |
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| Specific Gravity | DIN 53 479A | g/cm3 ± 0.02 | 1.12 |
1.15 |
1.14 |
1.16 |
1.19 |
| Hardness | DIN 53 505 | Shore A ± 5 | 40 |
50 |
60 |
70 |
80 |
| Tensile Strength | DIN53504-S1 | N/mm2 | 9.3 |
10.4 |
10.4 |
10.7 |
9.6 |
| Elongation | DIN53504-S1 | % | 570 |
500 |
470 |
440 |
350 |
| Tear Resistance | ASTM D 624 B | N/mm | 16 |
21 |
21 |
22 |
21 |
| Impact Resistance | DIN 53 512 | % | 57 |
54 |
58 |
56 |
54 |
| Compression Set | DIN 5351722 h/175o C | % | 35 |
35 |
35 |
35 |
40 |
* FDA § 177.2600. & BGA XV Silicones regulations.
Figures given above are for guidance only and should not be used in preparing specifications.
E. & O.E.