Silicone Rubber Technical Details, Properties and Temperature Ranges

Grade Names: CB70
General Description of Materials Usage: An electrically conductive grade of silicone rubber which can be considered for applications requiring conductivity such as EMI gaskets, conductive sheaths for ignition cable core, electronic keyboard contacts. CB70 can be supplied as extruded cord, tubing and profiles such as P section and D sections.
Hardness oShore A: 70
FDA compliant: No
Temperature range °C: XXX
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Grade Names: S40E; S50E; S60E; S70E
General Description of Materials Usage: These budget friendly grades of general purpose grades of silicone rubber have good physical properties. We can manufacture strips, cords, tubing and both simple and complicated extruded profiles and silicone rubber mouldings using these materials. Applications include for the construction markets and architectural glazing, as well as general use where compliance to food or pharmaceutical standards is not a requirement
Hardness oShore A: 40 - 70
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C: -60 – +200
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Grade Names: AM400/55
General Description of Materials Usage: High tear strength grade of silicone rubber, heat stabilised for use at temperature. Suitable for applications such as peristaltic pump tubing, inflatable seals and extruded profiles and small bore silicone sleeving. Used in electrical light fittings and as marker cables.
Hardness oShore A: 55
FDA compliant: No
Temperature range °C: -60 to +300
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Grade Names: FR70R; FR40SB2; FR50SB2; FR60SB2; FR70SB2
General Description of Materials Usage: Often supplied to industries including construction, automotive, railway, marine and aerospace applications. Ask us about specific grades for low smoke & low toxicity applications, for Aircraft FAR 25.853(A), Rail EN 45545-2, and UL94-V0 Flammability.
Hardness oShore A: 40 – 70
FDA compliant: No
Temperature range °C: -60 to +250
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Grade Names: FSE40; FSE50; FSE60; FSE70
General Description of Materials Usage: Fluorosilicone with flexibility over a wide range of temperatures. Fluorosilicone has much more chemical compatibility with a variety of solvents, fuels, oils and many more fluids. These grades can be supplied for extruded profiles, including D sections, P sections, Cord, and Tubing, and can be supplied pale colours, often supplied white or blue. Also known as FMVQ.
Hardness oShore A: 50 - 70
FDA compliant: No
Temperature range °C: -60 – +200
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Grade Names: FGS20; FGS40
General Description of Materials Usage: Food grade silicone sponge developed for seals and dampening on food production lines. Resistant to ultra-violet light, corona, arcing and ozone. It is excellent for vibration damping and for protecting and cushioning components. The materials exhibit a low degree of moisture absorption, therefore mechanical properties show little change, even after prolonged periods of immersion. These grades can be pigmented to pale pastel shades. From the FGS materials we can manufacture cord, strips, and very simple profiles. See also ‘Traditional Sponge’.
Hardness oShore A: Not Applicable
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C: -60 – +200
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Grade Names: GP20; GP30; GP40; GP50; GP60; GP70; GP80
General Description of Materials Usage: Our most popular material range. Very good physical properties, and a wide range of hardness available, these grades are suitable for complex extruded profiles, mouldings, joined rings, frames and cut gaskets.
Hardness oShore A: 40 - 80
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C: -60 – +200
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Grade Names: HF40; HF50; HF60; HF70; HF80
General Description of Materials Usage: This highly filled range of silicone rubber has good physical properties and good UV resistance and is often used in the packaging industry. The material is available in most opaque colours. We can supply this as strip, tube, cord, complex extruded profiles or mouldings.
Hardness oShore A: 40 - 80
FDA compliant: No
Temperature range °C: -60 – +200
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Grade Names: HS40; HS50; HS60; HS70
General Description of Materials Usage: Tear resistant materials are particularly suited for pump tubing, inflatable seals and any parts with repeated movement. This range also offers increased resistance to abrasion, and great flexibility.
Hardness oShore A: 40 - 70
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C: -60 – +200
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Grade Names: HT40W; HT50W; HT60W; HT70W
General Description of Materials Usage: These grades offer well balanced mechanical properties and good hot air resistance. Frequently used for autoclave seals, oven doors, fryer seals and all types of food processing where high temperatures are involved.
Hardness oShore A: 40 - 70
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C: -60 – +300
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Grade Names: LT60
General Description of Materials Usage: LT60 is a low temperature resistant silicone rubber material from which we can manufacture extruded profiles, tubing, gaskets, cord, and mouldings. Applications include seals for the pharmaceutical industries, hygienic seals for low temperature transportation, and some applications in the aerospace industry Also known as PVMQ, this is phenyl methyl silicone.
Hardness oShore A: 60
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C: -100 - +200
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Grade Names: GP20MPWD; GP30MPWD; GP40MPWD; GP50MPWD; GP60MPWD; GP70MPWD
General Description of Materials Usage: These materials can be detected by metal detectors making them particularly suitable for food processing lines and equipment and other areas where identifying contamination is essential. Often supplied in Blue.
Hardness oShore A: 20 - 70
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C:
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Grade Names: PC20; PC30; PC40; PC50; PC60; PC70
General Description of Materials Usage: Very pure silicone rubber suitable for food processing and medical devices. Its excellent translucency makes it a great choice for lighting applications. Once fully post cured this grade is paint-wetting impairment substances (PWIS)-free, making it a great choice for masking. See also ‘Soft platinum cured’.
Hardness oShore A: 60 – 70
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C: -60 – +200
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Grade Names: GP20; GP30; GP40
General Description of Materials Usage: The GP20 to GP40 range from Advanced Materials represents a low Durometer choice of silicone rubber grade with good mechanical properties. They can be supplied for extruded profiles, including D sections, P sections, Cord, Tubing, Mouldings and Joined frame gaskets and profile rings. These rubbers can be supplied pigmented or transparent.
Hardness oShore A: 20 - 40
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C: -60 – +200
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Grade Names: PC40; PC50
General Description of Materials Usage: Softer grades of platinum cured silicone rubber suitable for all applications where good translucency is required. PC40 and PC50 have good flexibility, less yellowing and are suitable for food processing applications.
Hardness oShore A: 40 – 50
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C: -60 – +200
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Grade Names: SR60
General Description of Materials Usage: Our SR60 material is suitable for applications where the silicone rubber will be exposed to steam. Suitable for use in contact with food. Used in autoclaves, steamers and other gaskets. Can be pigmented to pale shades, base material is white.
Hardness oShore A: 60
FDA compliant: Yes
Temperature range °C: -60 – +250
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Grade Names: SS16; SS24; SS33
General Description of Materials Usage: A traditional silicone sponge, excellent for vibration damping, and for protecting and cushioning components. Available in medium to firm densities. All grades exhibit a low degree of moisture absorption. Also available with self-adhesive backing. See also ‘Food Grade Sponge’.
Hardness oShore A: Not applicable
FDA compliant: No
Temperature range °C: -60 – +200
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