Silicone rubber is available in hardness ranges from gels all the way up to 80 Shore A durometer, (refer to durometer chart), in translucent and opaque colored versions.

Silicones maintain flexibility at low temperatures; have low compression set; have outstanding resistance to high heat, sunlight, oxidation, ozone and exhibit good corona resistance. Most of our standard silicones are temperature rated from -150º F to 650º F. Some of our high performance silicones can operate in a continuous environment from -150º F to 650º F with excursions to 850º F. Silicones provide a non-stick surface for many processes. FDA approved and class VI medical materials are available.

Properties of Silicones:

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• Silicones are available in hardness ranges from gels all the way up to 80 Shore A in translucent and opaque colored versions.
• Silicones have the widest working temperature range of elastomers. Typically -150 to +500° F.
• Silicones have low compression set.
• Silicones are suitable for outdoor applications. They have outstanding resistance to sunlight, oxidation and ozone.
• Some of our silicones can operate in a continuous environment of -150º F to 850º F.
• Silicones are fungus resistant, odorless, tasteless and non-toxic.
• Silicones are strong, resilient and stretchable at temperatures where organic rubbers fail.
• Silicones are not compatible with many organic substances; therefore provide better release characteristics than any other rubber.
• Silicones retain good dielectric strength even at elevated temperatures.
• Silicone rubber does not give off toxic materials while burning.
• Silicone rubber absorbs energy over a wide range of frequency and temperature for vibration dampening.
• Silicone rubber resists radiation damage similar to other synthetic elastomers. However, at high temperatures silicone rubber offers a combination of thermal, oxidation, and radiation resistance not available in any other elastomer. Some silicones will withstand radiation dosages of 110 megarads at room temperature and 30 megarads at 400° F.
• Silicone rubber also exhibits good corona resistance.