Silicone Rubber

An inorganic synthetic elastomer, Silicone rubber is made of semi-inorganic polymer. This versatile material is derived from inorganic silica (sand). Its first commercial use was seen during World War II to meet the requirements of the military applications that required extreme temperature resistance. Since then many advances have been made to enhance elongation, tensile strength and tear resistance. Today apart from its wider temperature resistant attributes, silicone rubber now possesses physical properties that have a clear edge over a number of other synthetic polymers.

Offering a unique combination of chemical and mechanical properties, Silicone rubber's performance is unmatched by organic elastomers. So, it is no surprise, Silicone rubber is the material of choice for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications.

Silicone rubber is temperature-resistance. The versatile material boasts an extended temperature range of between -100°C to +250°C. It has a remarkable resistance to harsh environments. When compared to several organic elastomers, its performance is incredible. Organic elastomers may develop crack under long exposure to the adverse environment. But such is not the case with Silicone rubber. While elastomers fails or deteriorate prematurely in adverse conditions, Silicone rubber remains reliable under diverse conditions that otherwise causes elastomers to be unpredictable.

Chemically, silicone rubber differs from other rubber-like materials, and it is this unique difference that sets silicone rubber apart from other rubber-like materials. Since organic polymers are made from backbone of carbon to carbon atoms, they have greater chance of deteriorating easily when subjected to extreme temperatures and the effect of ozone, ultraviolet, acids, bases, salts, corona, weathering, fuels, oils, fluids, food products, etc

Silicone rubber is used in the manufacture of numerous products. Silicone rubber is used as silicone foam, silicone sponge, and silicone sheet. What makes Silicone rubber the material of choice applications ranging from bakeware to turbocharger hoses are its properties. Our everyday life cannot remain untouched by Silicone rubber. It is used in shampoo, surfactants in instant coffee, Medical Diagnostic

The silicone rubber is perfect choice for many. The reasons are not far to seek. It offers longer service life in environments that are adverse. It is virtually unaffected by adverse weather for a long period. The wider temperature range under which the material operates is simply astounding.

An excellent electrical insulator, silicone rubber has great electrical insulating qualities inherent in the material. Its insulating qualities do not change drastically under exposure to harsh environmental stress. Silicone rubber has the potential to retain its natural flexibility and resilience across a wider temperature range.

In addition to the above-mentioned qualities, Silicone rubber enhances the comfort and feel of consumer goods. It is found in a wide range of colors. The material is easy to fabricate. This in turn increases increases productivity.

One of the numerous attributes Silicone rubber is equipped with is the flexibility of material. This provides the users to have unlimited design options in rubber fabrication. You can mold, calendar and extrude Silicone rubber in varying forms, designs, shapes and sizes.