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Applications

These High Strength grades of Silicone Rubber have excellent tear strength 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° - 300 °C.

Code Key: E = Extrusion

Process

E

E

E

E

Grades

HS 40

HS50

HS60

HS70

Specific Gravity DIN 53 479A g/cm3 ± 0.02

1.13

1.14

1.14

1.16

Hardness DIN 53 505 Shore A ± 5

35

45

55

65

Tensile Strength DIN53504-S1 N/mm2

9.0

9.5

10

9.5

Elongation DIN53504-S1 %

750

600

550

450

Tear Resistance ASTM D 624 B N/mm

30

33

33

33

Impact Resistance DIN 53 512 %

32

25

25

25

Compression Set DIN 53517

22 h/175o C

%

35

35

40

45

* 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.