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Silicone Rubber (VMQ)

  • Silicone Rubber (VMQ)

    Silicone rubber is an elastomeric material made up from silicone, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. VMQ materials provide extreme high temperature characteristics while providing excellent low temperature flexibility. Due to the clean nature of silicone rubbers, they are commonly found in food and pharmaceutical applications as many of the compounds have FDA approval. Silicone rubbers (VMQ) are resistant to ozone, hot air, some oils, vegetable fats, animal fats and brake fluids. They do not, however, have very good resistance to mineral oils.

    Caution using silicone rubber

    Caution should be taken when using silicone rubbers (VMQ) as they have poor abrasion resistance, tear resistance and tensile strength. Silicone rubber should not be lubricated using silicone fluids, and mineral oils should be avoided. Due to their poor mechanical properties, it is our recommendation that silicone rubbers (VMQ) should only be utilised for static applications.

    Data sheet
    Temperature
    Hardness
    Description
    SIL-R85
    Red FDA Compliant Silicone Elastomer    		 Min: -55°C
    Max: +210°C    		 85 Shore A A silicone elastomer material which has been migration tested to comply with FDA requirements CFR 21 177.2600 for food contact use.
    SIL-BL85
    Blue FDA Compliant Silicone Elastomer    		 Min: -55°C
    Max: +180°C    		 85 Shore A A FDA compliant silicone elastomer material which has been migration tested to comply with FDA requirements CFR 21 177.2600 for food contact use.
    SIL-W85
    White FDA Compliant Silicone Elastomer    		 Min: -60°C
    Max: +200°C    		 85 Shore A A white FDA compliant silicone elastomer material, the components of which are in accordance with FDA CFR 177.2600 regulations and are allowed for food contact use.
    SIL-C79
    Clear FDA Compliant Silicone Elastomer    		 Min: -50°C
    Max: +210°C    		 79 Shore A

    A clear / translucent soft grade FDA compliant silicone elastomer material, the components of which are in accordance with FDA CFR 177.2600 and EC 1935/2004 regulations and are allowed for repeated food contact use.

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