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What is a Silicone Rubber Cord?
Silicone Rubber Cord is a synthetic elastomer made by blending the elements, carbon, oxygen, hydrogen. It finds its applications across various industries owing to its unique physical properties.
Types of Silicone Rubber Cord
Depending upon the flexibility and durability required, the uncured silicone rubber is treated under different methods and temperatures.
Solid Silicone Rubber (HTV) – To obtain this high-vulcanising rubber the silicone rubber needs to be cured at very high temperatures. It finds its use in various industrial sectors like
- Automotive and Aerospace
- Mechanical and Plant Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Consumer Goods and Food Industry
- Transmission and Distribution Cables
- Health Care and Medical Technology
- Construction
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) – It is also a high-vulcanising rubber, a two-part compound, in the liquid state that needs to be cured along with a catalyst. It has low viscosity and a quick cycle time. Its versatility allows it to be appropriate for the most sensitive of sectors in the medical industry.
Room Temperature Vulcanizing – This silicone rubber cures at room temperature. It can be manufactured both in one-part and two-part compound form. Like LSR, this RTV also needs a catalyst in platinum or peroxide for curing. RTVs are usually used to make silicone moulds and casts.
Key Features of Silicone Rubber Cord
- Highly flexible and compressible
- Highly resistant to Ultra Violet light and Ozone
- Resistant to Weathering
- Tolerant to both high and low temperatures
- Shore Hardness is 60 degrees (standard)
- The temperature range is -40 degrees up to +200 degrees Celsius.
- It has high electrical insulation properties.
- It has no toxic effect on coming in contact with drinking water and food.
Applications of Silicone Rubber Cord
This man-made elastomer serves almost every industry. It is used in
- Silicone Rubber is an ideal material to make flexible and durable silicone die-cut gaskets and rubber seals which find their applications in various industrial sectors. Transparent silicone rubber cords are also manufactured which are non-pigmented and used in making invisible gaskets. They are also used in making transparent membranes and flexible laboratory covers.
- This material is used to make silicon rubber tubing which is chemically inert, tasteless and odourless, ideal for the packaging and food processing industry. It can be made as a food-grade silicon rubber cord, Class VI or any other special-grade compound as per industry requirements.
- Carbon is added to this elastomer to obtain a conductive compound while retaining its physical properties. This conductive material is used in making computer and electronic components.
- The high-temperature resistance and chemical inertness make it the best choice in making kitchenware and baking ware products. Moreover, the material is available in vibrant colours which makes it an attractive option.
Standards
- It is FDA-approved as the material is used in the packaging and food processing industry.
- Ours is an NSF-51 Silicone Rubber Cord since the material comes in contact with food and drinking water.
- Our UL-certified silicone rubber is safe to be used for further production methods.
Accessibility
Elastostar, a trusted silicone rubber manufacturer has quality products that comply with industry standards.
Elastostar Rubber Corporation supplies custom-made high-quality silicone rubber cord profiles in different sizes, shapes and colors. We can also make custom silicone rubber tubing, silicone rubber cords, platinum-cured rubber tubing, silicone rubber strips, vulcanized and spliced silicone O-rings, etc.
Some of the market areas where our rubber products are in use include but are not limited to aerospace, auto industry, pharmaceutical, construction, medical, food & beverage industry, defence and military, etc. We work with our clients to select the feasible rubber material and provide robust customer service from our end.
For more use and application, please contact us with your details or Email us at info@elastostar.com or call us at 614-841-4400. We will help you to explore more ways to utilize our products for your special purpose.
