What Silicone Sponge Offers
Silicone sponge and silicone sponge rubber provide high-performance sealing, cushioning, and vibration damping. These versatile materials are engineered for high-temperature stability and resistance to environmental stressors, making them ideal for demanding applications in a variety of industries.
Features & Benefits:
- High-Temperature Resistance: Performs well in extreme temperatures, offering stability and long-lasting performance.
- Low Compression Set: Maintains its shape and sealing effectiveness over time.
- Chemical and Fluid Resistance: Protects against a wide range of chemicals, fluids, and solvents.
- Thermal Stability: Suitable for high-temperature environments without degradation.
- Low Outgassing: Ideal for sensitive environments where outgassing could be a concern.
- Dimensional Stability: Available in grades with fiberglass support to maintain shape under stress.
Potential Applications & Industries
Silicone sponge is widely used for sealing, insulating, and cushioning applications in environments subject to high temperatures or harsh conditions. It’s commonly used in gaskets for industrial machinery, for vibration dampening in transportation OEMs, and as thermal insulation in electronics. Its structure makes it especially effective for applications that require resistance to moisture, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.
This material is used in a wide range of industries, including industrial, aerospace, transportation, military, and electronics. It serves as a key solution for manufacturers that need durable, high-performance seals, gaskets, and insulating materials that can withstand demanding conditions.
Design Specifics & How The Product Works
Silicone sponge is available in several grades and forms, including general-purpose, flame-retardant, and thermally conductive options. It’s made from high-quality silicone compounds and offers excellent mechanical properties, including high tensile strength, flexibility, and resilience. The material is often used for gaskets and seals that require both thermal stability and resistance to chemicals.
Applications & Specifications
- Norseal® R10470 – general purpose fits most applications, medium and firm grades
- Norseal® R10480 – low compression set resistance formula, soft and medium grades
- Norseal® R10460 – low compression set resistance formula, flame retardant UL 94 HB medium grade
- Norseal® R10450 – fiberglass supported, provides dimensional stability, medium grade
- Norseal® R10404 – thermally conductive grade ThermaCool product for heat and cold transfer
- Norseal® R10490 – fluorosilicone grade for high-temperature and solvent resistance
- Norseal® R10400 – new flame retardant UL 94 V-0 medium grade
What Makes Silicone Sponge So Effective?
As this material compresses and deforms to fit within a given space, it provides consistent sealing pressure while maintaining flexibility. Theability to adapt to environmental changes ensures long-term performance without degradation.
The closed-cell structure of the material also helps provide effective insulation and protection against contaminants.
Products Bought With Silicone Sponge
Silicone Foam
Versatile sealing foams offering excellent compression-set resistance and thermal stability. Ideal for sealing, insulation, and gasketing in demanding environments.
PORON® Polyurethane Foam Gaskets
Durable and flexible gaskets that provide reliable, water-tight seals ideal for demanding environments.
Our Value Added Services
At Sealing Devices, we provide more than just premium silicone rubber sponge products. Our team of Application Engineers works closely with you to develop custom sealing solutions that meet your exact specifications. Whether you need specific grades of silicone, custom profiles, or special configurations, we offer tailored solutions to fit your unique needs.