Silicone Rubbers Have many different uses in industries today . There are numerous different Grades Available for the most demanding of applications. Listed below are some of the Grades that are available from Silicone Extrusions Along with their Applications.
GRADES |
Hardness °Shore |
FDA Approved |
Tem Range ° C |
General Description of Materials Usage |
30 - 80 |
Yes |
-60 – 200 °C |
Very good physical properties. Used in a wide range of application from vending tube to oven door seals Gaskets and seals for domestic appliances. Excellent translucency. | |
40 - 70 |
Yes |
- 60 – 200°C |
Uses include Peristaltic Pumps thin walled extrusions and applications that demand above average tensile and tear strengths. | |
40 – 70 |
No |
- 60 – 315°C |
Excellent high temperature resistance .Retains its properties over long periods even when exposed to harsh temp variations . Ideal for seals in domestic and industrial ovens. Also good resistance to low pressure steam applications. | |
50 – 70 |
No |
250 °C |
Flame retardant grades available to UL V – 0 Rating. Also available in Low Smoke Low Toxicity specifications to BS 6853 Cat 1 & Cat 2. London Underground Approved. (LUL). | |
Electrical Sleeving |
55 - 65 |
No |
250 °C |
Grades approved to BS 2848 type 180-T , 3G198 and various electrical standards.Used in electrical light fittings and as marker cables. |
70 |
No |
200 °C |
Low resistance <10 ohms . Used for R F and Microwave Shielding purposes.Can be supplied in strip, profile , tube extrusions. | |
Platinum Cured |
50 – 70 |
Yes |
200 °C |
Very pure silicone content no by products left . Mainly used for medical purposes.Excellent Translucency. Exhibits a tight surface cure giving a much tougher material. |
High Filler Content |
70 |
No |
200 °C |
Highly filled Silica Material which gives excellent rebound Resistance and good compression set properties . It is also has a very good non- stick surface.Useful for sleeves and non stick applications |
16 , 24 ,33 lbs. 2 inchDensity |
No |
<=200 °C |
Closed cell silicone sponge . Excellent for Damping and Insulating .Available in sheet, cord , tube and simple profile extrusions. Also available with a Self –Adhesive backing,. | |
Specialist Grades |
On Application |
On Application |
On Application |
We can supply custom grades to meet customer specifications . Examples include:Metal powder filled to give magnetic detection . Oil resistance grades.Special Braided Polymers for greater performance . |