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Silicone Rubber: Protect Against the Elements
The great British weather… we all love it and hate it in equal measure. It can spring surprises on us, and occasionally extreme temperatures as well. While silicone rubber wasn’t specifically designed to perform well in Britain in all the wonderful weather conditions we can experience, it does so anyway. When we talk about the elements, as we did in the title, we are referring to a range of conditions that could impact which type of rubber we use in certain circumstances. Silicone rubber performs far better than standard rubber in many scenarios where the weather and the elements have...
Quiet Please: How Silicone Rubber Reduces Vibration and Noise
When was the last time you travelled in a train or airplane? Did you notice how noisy it was… or more likely, how noisy it wasn’t? Chances are you can thank silicone rubber for that. While no one expects a plane or train or other vehicle to be completely quiet when in use, we do expect that we won’t need to wear ear defenders. Rubber and foam are among the most common materials used in many industries to dampen noise in certain situations. They are also used to reduce vibration, which in turn can create more noise if allowed to...
Why is Silicone Rubber Ideal for Custom Profiles?
Before we answer that question, it would be an excellent idea to understand what a profile is. There are many kinds of rubber profiles, created for use in many scenarios and applications. In some instances, they are used for decoration, while in others they have far more practical uses. These can include providing a seal between two surfaces, thereby preventing water or other liquids from accessing an area. What is a custom profile? A custom profile is made to precise specifications. There are standard profiles available to buy immediately, as they’re created in quantities to allow customers to buy them...
What Are the Properties of Silicone Rubber?
Would it surprise you to learn there are more properties involved than we have room to list in this article? Silicone rubber is ideal for many applications, some of which rely on one or more of those properties to be able to perform the role they are intended for. We’ll go through a few of the main ones here, to give you a better idea of how far that versatility extends. It is more resistant to extremes of temperature Silicone rubber is ideal for use in situations where temperatures could drop way below zero or go high above it. It...
Do You Need High Performance Silicone Rubber Parts?
If you’ve read some of our previous blog posts, you’ll know that we have talked about the various ways that silicone rubber outperforms standard rubber. This holds true with all kinds of parts, too – from washers through to gaskets and various other items, such as tubing and even silicone rubber sheets. Yet not all silicone rubber parts are identical in terms of the rubber used. You can buy many parts off the shelf. That might mean standard shapes or sizes, such as O rings, for example. In other cases, something more specific may be required. This could refer to...
Silicone Rubber: The Ideal Choice for Automotive Purposes
Many people have a driving licence and spend some time each day driving to work or getting out and about for social purposes. Yet few of us ever think too much about what makes our cars work – unless something goes wrong with them, of course. While any car can break down and suffer from wear and tear, using the best parts during construction does mean the life of those parts is going to be longer. There is no better example of this than using silicone rubber. This has many properties that make it the perfect choice for many car...
Silicone Rubber and Weathering Performance
You may already know that silicone rubber is an incredibly versatile material, used in countless applications and scenarios. You may have found your way to our website because you’ve read that silicone rubber is often a better choice compared to standard rubber. We could compare the two in many situations. However, one area of interest concerns weathering. While some uses for silicone rubber mean that it will never be exposed to the elements (think of silicone rubber kitchen implements and even baking trays and pans, for example), this isn’t always the case. Weather resistance There are some situations where rubber...
Silicone Rubber in the Electronics Field
Silicone rubber may not seem too fascinating a topic to learn more about. However, people are often surprised at how versatile and strong it is. That versatility makes it a top choice throughout many industries and fields. A great example of this is the field of electronics. Few of us think too much about how electrical gadgets and devices work, yet there is a lot going on underneath the shiny exterior of such items. You can bet there is some silicone rubber underneath too, hidden from view yet performing in ways that keep these electrical items safe and in use....
How Complex Can Silicone Rubber Extrusions Be?
Before we answer that question, we ought to clarify exactly what a silicone rubber extrusion is. This is a process whereby the silicone rubber is pushed through a die or mould. That mould determines the final shape of the silicone rubber once it cools and cures. Since silicone rubber is a versatile type of rubber, capable of being formed in many shapes and sizes, it’s all down to the die to determine how complex the finished product might be. There are all kinds of standard extrusions available, many of them named according to their profile. For example, a P section...
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