Silicone extrusions for smoke, gas and fire safety

A Silicone Fabrication Services product story

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Jun 3, 2003

Low-smoke/low-toxic silicone rubber extrusions and seals can be supplied in low or high volumes as extruded profiles, cord, tube and strip or as finished seals and cut gaskets.

The latest range of low-smoke/low-toxic silicone rubber extrusions and seals now available from Silicone Fabrications meeting UL94V0 (2mm) for use wherever public safety is important can be supplied in low or high volumes as extruded profiles, cord, tube and strip or as finished seals and cut gaskets.

Meeting smoke, gas and fire safety requirements, these materials are self-extinguishing and do not emit harmful gas when ignited like other rubbers.

They are suitable for a working temperature range of -60 to +250C.

Ideal for use in construction and mass transit applications, conforming to London Underground and Eurotunnel specifications, they are also said to be essential for electronics industry companies exporting to the USA.

Standard colours are cream or dark grey.

Benefits of silicone rubber shared by this specialist material include good chemical resistance, outstanding electrical properties and excellent resistance to atmospheric oxygen, ozone and water.