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Silicone rubber offers incredible resistance to extreme temperatures, being able to operate normally from minus 100°C to plus 300°C. In such conditions the tensile strength, elongation, tear strength and compression set can be far superior to conventional rubbers. There are also many specialist grades of silicone rubber that offer the following qualities: Steam resistance, metal detectable, glow in the dark, electrically Conductive , chemical/oil/acid/gas resistance, low smoke emission and flame retardent Once milled and coloured the silicone rubber can be extruded into tubes, strips, solid cord or custom profiles within the size restrictions of the manufacturer. Cord can be joined to make "O" Rings and extruded profiles can also be joined to make up seals. Silicone Rubber can also be moulded into custom shapes and designs. Heat is required to Vulcanise (set) the silicone rubber, this is normally carried out in a two stage process at the point of manufacture into the desired shape, and then in a prolonged post-cure process. EXTERNAL LINKS
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