Silicone Rubber Parts
Seals for different areas of application
O-ring seal is waterproof, dustproof and high temperature resistant
Flat gasket seal
Automotive air conditioning industry seals
Silicone Rubber Molded Parts
LSAN supplys moulded components manufactured using a range of silicone rubber material types. Solid silicone rubber mouldings are generally bespoke shapes often with complex profiles, a ribbed/textured finish or may require a lip or curved edge – for these reasons mouldings can not simply be pressed from sheet material and require specialist machinery.
All our Silicone Rubber Mouldings are made to order and are produced using a combination of samples or drawings provided by our customers, from which a tool or moulded cavity can be made. Silicone rubber mouldings can be taken in an endless number forms including feet, buttons, housings and cases, , screws, combs, tubes and o-rings to name a few, all designed to provide protection, prevent the leakage or ingress of air, fluid or gas and to be aesthetically pleasing.
Silicone molds not only have the advantage of producing various shapes and sizes, but also can meet the special requirements of customers, such as color, material, etc., to meet the needs of different customers for various standards.
Product Specification & Key Characteristics
Colour
Black, translucent, white, red, blue
Shore Hardness
Available in 20° - 80° shore
Temperature
-40℃ to +200°C (230°C intermittent)
Resistances
UV, oxidation, ozone, weathering, corona discharge, radiation
Applications
Used in a multitude of industries including automotive, catering (food & drink), electronics, pharmaceutical, insulation
What are Silicone Rubber Mouldings?
Silicone (SI) rubber mouldings are produced using raw molten rubber compound and a mould or ‘die’ in which the rubber profile is formed and cured (set). Silicone (SI) rubber mouldings are available in a range of grades, hardnesses and colours, each with its own set of characteristics, properties and resistances to suit different exposures and environments – each produced using one of the techniques below:
Why Use Silicone Rubber Mouldings?
- When customers are looking for a bespoke profile to fit a very specific application, standard off the shelf products may not always be an exact fit, this is where mouldings can be used.
- The process of producing a moulded part means the customer gets a product in the shape and size required, and is guaranteed to have an identical product each time, which is essential for high volume production and assembly.
- Customers will often choose silicone for their mouldings as the material is available in a choice of grades, hardnesses and colours, which are suitable for use in hot or cold environments and offer a number of other excellent properties including strength and resistance to outdoor exposures.
Advantages of Using Silicone Mouldings
Customers often choose silicone rubber mouldings as the material has a list of excellent characteristics and features, silicone rubber has a broad working temperature range of (-40℃ to +200°C) for use in hot and cold environments, with high temperature versions also available for extreme heat.
Silicone rubber mouldings are resistant to ozone, weathering, sea water, many chemicals and fungal growth, they also offer excellent tensile strength, tear resistance and electrical insulating properties.
Solid silicone rubber mouldings are available in a range of colours and hardnesses (the shore hardness is measured using a shore durometer which indicates the level of resistance to indentation ,the higher number on the scale indicate a greater resistance – harder the material/lower number indicate less resistance- softer the material). The material is also manufactured in different grades which add extra properties for use in specific applications such as high temperatures, food and flame retardancy.
Different Grades
Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd have a network of material manufacturers and suppliers, giving our customers more choice when looking for moulded silicone products, our most popular grades being:
High Temperature Silicone
FDA approved and suitable for working conditions up to 300°C
FDA Approved Silicone
all general purpose silicone are certified for use within food, drink & pharmaceutical applications
Metal Detectable Silicone
used to detect metal fragments
Fluorosilicone
this material offers the same mechanical properties as standard silicone, but with an improved fuel and mineral oil resistance.
Platinum cured Silicone
this non-yellowing translucent material offers a high tear strength and does not produce any peroxides or ketones.
Conductive Silicone
is a carbon filled silicone which conducts a low electrical amperage
Flame retardant
offers a more superior flame retardance, meeting the following standard for railways BS6853 Cat1A and French Norm NFF 16-101 (now superseded by TS EN 45545-2)