Tape Solutions for LED Lighting
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) have several advantages over traditional lighting like significantly longer lifespan, superior spectral output with good color rendering ability, higher efficiency and lower energy consumption but need reliable protecting to maintain and enhance performance and longevity - especially in outdoor LED lighting applications. Combining protection from harsh weather cycles, long-term UV exposure and mechanical stresses with features that improve health like resistance to fungus growth or low outgassing in one product extends the life of the LED. Whether you are looking to solve needs in outdoor LED lighting applications on streets, highways, parks and recreation areas or indoor in gas stations and commercial buildings, we have the silicone gasketing solutions of choice designed for the demanding, long-term nature of your requirements.
Dedicated Brochure for LED Lighting
Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions offers a wide range of solutions that address the specific needs of outdoor LED lighting applications, including Norseal® Silicone Products. These products are made from high-performance materials with a unique chemical structure which provides high-temperature stability and general inertness unavailable in any other elastomer.
LED Lighting Material Selection Guide
| Product Code | Density of Silicone Substrate kg/m3 ASTM D-3574 |
Temperature Range ºC | UL Approvals | Colour | Product Features |
| F-12 | 192 | -60 /+400 | 94-V0 (grey and black) | Grey (std.); white, black & brown (custom colours) |
Modified cell foam with low density |
| F-20 | 320 | -60 /+400 |
94-V0 (grey and black) JMLU2 (grey), 50E, 508 |
Grey (std.) | Closed cell foam with medium density |
| Product Code | Density of Silicone Substrate kg/m3 ASTM D-3574 |
Temperature Range ºC | UL Approvals | Colour | Product Features |
| R10400 | 560 | -73 /+260 | 94-V0 | Grey (std.) | Closed-cell sponge with excellent mechanical properties |
| R10404* | 1105 | -62 /+205 | 94-V0 | Light green (std.) | Thermally conductive closed-cell sponge, that offers electrical isolation and temperature stability |
| R10460 | 470 | -73 /+260 | 94-HBF JMST2 Suitable for use as weather seal gaskets in lighting fixtures |
Dark blue (std.) | Closed-cell sponge with very low compression set and excellent mechanical properties |
| R10470M | 470 medium 692 firm |
-73 /+260 | JMST2 Suitable for use as weather seal gaskets in lighting fixtures |
Orange-tan (std.) Black & grey |
Closed-cell sponge available in medium and firm grades |
| R10480S | 332 soft 470 medium |
-73 /+260 | JMLU2 (red and black), 50E, 508 | Brown (R10480M std.); orange & red (R10480S std.); black & grey (custom colours) | Closed-cell sponge available in soft and medium grades |
* ThermaCool thermally conductive products are also available as an option for LED lighting applications.
| Product Code | Density of Silicone Substrate kg/m3 ASTM D-3574 |
Temperature Range ºC | UL Approvals | Colour | Product Features |
| SNS 100S | 470 | -73 /+260 | JMST2 Suitable for use as weather seal gaskets in lighting fixtures |
Orange-tan (standard); black (custom colour) |
Silicone sponge R10470M with high-temperature silicone adhesive |
| SNS200A | 470 | -28 /+163 | Orange-tan (standard) | Silicone sponge R10470M with aggressive acrylic adhesive | |
| SNS300AR | 560 | -73 /+260 | Blue (standard) | Reinforced silicone sponge R10450 with aggressive acrylic adhesive | |
| SNS440S | 1100 | -73 /+260 | Grey (standard) | Silicone solid Shore A 30 durometer with high-temperature silicone adhesive | |
| SNS440A | 1100 | -28 /+163 | Grey (standard) | Silicone solid Shore A 30 durometer with aggressive acrylic adhesive | |
| SNS512AF | 192 | -28 /+162 | 94-V0 (for base foam) JMST2 Suitable for use as weather seal gaskets in lighting fixtures |
Grey (standard); white (custom colour) |
F-12 foam with film supported acrylic adhesive |
| SNS520AF | 320 | -28 /+162 | 94-V0 (for base foam) | Grey (standard); black (custom colour) |
F-20 foam with film supported acrylic adhesive |
Norseal Silicone Foams
| Properties | Test Method | Typical Value |
| Outgassing % | NASA Testing | Less than 2% weight loss (after 24 hours at 257°F (125°C) in vacuum) for F-12 and F-20 |
| Compression Set % | ASTM D1056 | < 5% for F-12 and F-20 |
| Compression Deflection kPa (psi) | ASTM D1056 | 20 (3) for F-12; 70 (10) for F-20 |
| Tensile Strength kPa (psi) | ASTM D412 | 172 (25) for F-12; 207 (30) for F-20 |
Norseal Silicone Sponges
| Properties | Test Method | Typical Value |
| Outgassing % | NASA Testing | Less than 1% weight loss (after 24 hours at 257°F (125°C) in vacuum) for all sponge products |
| Compression Set % | ASTM D1056 | 5% for all sponges (15 for R10404 and R10470M) |
| Water Absorption % | ASTM D1056 | < 5% for all sponge products |
| Tensile Strength kPa (psi) | ASTM D412 | 690 (100) — R10400; 828 (120) — R10404; 518 (75) — R10460; 345 (50) — R10480S; 621 (90) — R10470M |
| Thermal Conductivity average W/mK | ASTM E1530 | 0.11 for all sponge products |
