Silicone
Available products: Silicone O-rings, Silicone Vulcanised joined cord rings, Silicone Washers, Silicone Gaskets, Silicone Sheet, Silicone Strip, Silicone Mouldings, Silicone Extrusion, Silicone Inflatable seals, Silicone O-ring cords
Silicone (VMQ) offers a number of unique properties: it is noted for its wide temperature range from -100°C to +260°C; they have the best low-temperature flexibility compared to all other elastomers; good ozone and weather resistance; can be compounded to be either electrically insulating or conductive; it is very clean and is often used in food and medical applications. In addition Silicone has good resistance to compression set. However, Silicone should not be used for dynamic applications as they have a low tensile strength, poor tear strength and abrasion resistance.
May be used for | Should not be used for |
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Animal and vegetable oil and grease Engine and transmission oil Fire-resistant hydraulic fluid,HFD-R & HFD-S High Aniline point oil High temperature (Dry heat) Low temperature Ozone and weather resistance |
Acids and alkalis Aromatic hydrocarbons (toluene, benzene) Dynamic applications Hydrocarbon based fuels Most petroleum oils Ketones Silicone based oil & grease Superheated water/steam over 120°C |
Silicone is available as O-ring, O-ring cord, washer, gasket, sheet and strip products.