Silicone Sponge Commercial Sheet Grade
Silicone Sponge Commercial Sheet Grade is a good industry standard product popular for most gasket; strip & joint applications. It has excellent environmental resistance to ozone, oxidation, ultraviolet light, and weathering in general.
These products meet the flammability requirements of UL94HB/FAR 25/JAR 25.
Approved by WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Service) for use in contact with potable water at temperatures up to 85ºC (185ºF). WRAS approval no. 2311550
Features
Silicone rubber products have an excellent environmental resistance to ozone, oxidation, ultraviolet light, and weathering in general.
Uses
Temperature Range:
-60°C to 230°C
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Energy
- Construction
- HVAC (Heating & Ventilation)
- Industrial
- Insulations
- Lighting
- Marine
Compliance
- WRAS
- UL94HB
Availability
Colour: Off-White as standard, Black and RIO made to order
| Thickness | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5mm | 10m | 1m |
| 2.0mm | ||
| 3.0mm | ||
| 4.0mm | ||
| 5.0mm | ||
| 6.0mm | ||
| 8.0mm | ||
| 10.0mm | ||
| 12.0mm | 5m | 1m |
| 15.0mm | ||
| 20.0mm | 1m | 1m |
| 25.0mm |
Technical Properties
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Colours | Off White as standard – Black and Red Iron Oxide also available. | |
| Density* | 235 Kg/m3 14.6 lb.ft3 |
ISO 845 ASTM D1056 |
| Compression Force Deflection 40% Strain Compression Force Deflection 25% Strain |
80 kPa 5.0 psi |
ISO 3386 ASTM D1056 |
| Tensile Strength | 0.6 MPa 87 psi |
ISO 1798 ASTM D142 |
| Elongation to Failure | 145% | ISO 1798 ASTM D142 |
| Compression Set 50% compression – 24hrs recovery 22hrs @ 70ºC (158ºF) 22hrs @ 100ºC (212ºF) |
6.0% 12% |
ISO 1856 ASTM D1056 |
| Water Absorption | <5% | ASTM D1056 |
| Rolls 1000mm wide x 10m long | Thicknesses: 1.5mm / 2mm / 3mm / 4mm / 5mm / 6mm / 8mm/ 10mm / 12mm | |
| Rolls 1000mm wide x 5m long | Thicknesses: >12mm – 15mm | |
| Sheets 1m x 600/1000mm (subject to MOQ) |
Thicknesses: 16mm / 20mm / 25mm | |
* Density measured on 25mm diameter cord sample. The density of samples of different sizes will be different from that stated here.
The compressive stress on samples of different dimensions, especially thickness may vary from that quoted here.
| Test | Result | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Brittle Point | -80°C (-112 °F) | ASTM D746 |
| Limiting Oxygen Index | 24.0% | BS 2782 Part 1 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.070 W.m-1.K-1 | BS 874 Part 2 |
| Radiation Resistance | >105 Grays (107 Rads) typical | – |
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