Silicone Sponge Rubber Gasketing
Silicone sponge rubber is designed for a variety of gasketing, cushioning, insulating, and protective applications. Expanded silicone sponge rubber solutions include formulations designed for general gasketing, flame-retardant cushions, solvent-resistant gaskets, weather seals, and to meet specification grades. Closed-cell formulations make them ideal for a variety of gasketing, cushioning, insulating, and protective applications across a wide temperature and environmental range. Silicone sponge rubber not only provides thermal stability, excellent compression set resistance, ozone and UV resistance, flame retardance, and solvent resistance, but also reduces material outgassing for cleaner operation due to the most extreme post-cure cycle process in the industry.
Current Trends and Challenges in Silicone Sponge Rubber Gasketing
Silicone sponge rubber gasketing is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of various industries such as electronics, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and LED lighting. Below are some current trends and technologies related to silicone sponge rubber gasketing:
We are committed to developing customand unique silicone sponges of the highest quality to solve challenging design problems. Our R&D and engineering teams are ready to collaborate with you on your most demanding requirements, with a commitment to delivering exceptional products and outstanding service that will surpass your expectations."
D. Buckley, Senior Product Manager, Saint-Gobain® Tape Solutions
Explore the following features and benefits to understand how innovative silicone sponge rubber gasketing can enhance your solutions.
Features & Benefits
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Silicone sponge rubber provides excellent performance over a wide temperature range, from -73°C to +260°C (-100°F to +500°F). |
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New UL 94 V-0 flame retardant versions and thermally conductive grade products are available to improve safety for heat and cold transfer, fire and smoke blocking applications, and oven seals. |
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Superior mechanical properties, including formulations designed for general gasketing and dimensional stability, result in lasting and reliable protection even in higher strength applications. |
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Available in a range of firmness levels (including soft, medium and firm grades) with fibreglass-supported options for additional dimensional stability, and special grades for high temperature and solvent resistance |
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Closed-cell sponge structure forms a durable dust, moisture, and weather-tight seal and is ozone and UV resistant, making this product ideal for both indoor and outdoor gasketing applications. |
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Silicone sponge rubbers can be supplied with either silicone or acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive for ease of application, and are post-cured for low outgassing and clean gasketing and sealing. |
