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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 for automotive
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...
The Difference Between Regular and Silicone Rubber Washers
Washers are used in all kinds of scenarios. They’re commonly used to prevent a screw from damaging the material they are being screwed into. Place a washer onto the screw and it will sit between it and the material, balancing out the load created by that screw. Washers often seem an unnecessary item, yet without them there is a real chance the machinery or product won’t last anywhere near as long as it would if those washers were in place. So, you can see that the humble washer has a key role to play. Different washer materials So, we know...
Would Silicone Rubber Be the Right Choice
We use rubber for all kinds of purposes and items. Everything from a rubber washer to prevent friction between moving or solid parts to rubber seals for doors and windows… and many other things between those two. There are major differences between rubber and silicone rubber parts, though. Many people go for standard rubber without thinking too much about it. Yet in some cases – perhaps in many – there could be some smart reasons why choosing silicone rubber would supply the better outcome. Think of quality first The type of project or item you are creating should tell you...
What Should You Think About Before Ordering Silicone Rubber Parts?
Before you place an order for anything, it’s important to think about what you want and why you want it. What do you expect to get from that order? How can you be sure you’re ordering the best items that are going to give you the best performance? If we apply that thinking to the ordering process for silicone rubber parts, we can understand there are various things to consider. We’ll list some of the most important ones here, so you can use this article as a guide whenever you’re ready to order some parts. From washers to gaskets, all...
Silicone Rubber Aerospace
If you ever board an aeroplane, do you think about the various materials used to create it and keep it running safely? Few people do. They just want to reach their destination safely and on time. Yet we can all understand how important it is that the materials used always give their best performance. If there are even a few minor issues, they could compromise the safety of the flight. If you know a little about silicone rubber parts, you won’t be surprised to hear they are used throughout many aircraft. Silicone rubber has the properties needed to make sure...
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