Why choose silicone products

    Here we discuss why people choose silicone products for themselves replacing other products such as plastic products, there are the benefits of silicone products when in application.

1.temperature

Silicone is most commonly associated with its excellent resistance to extreme temperatures and this is generally one of the primary reasons silicone gets selected for application. Unlike the majority of other elastomers, silicone can withstand temperatures in excess of 230°C (446°F). When compared to EPDM which can only reach a maximum of 150°C (300°F), you can see why silicone is the elastomer of choice in applications that experience extreme heat. On the other side of the thermometer, silicone can also withstand temperatures as low as -60°C (-76°F) .

2.Environmental Resistance

Silicone has excellent?resistance to environmental conditions, making it the ideal material to be used for?outdoor sealing applications that may be exposed to the elements. Silicone can withstand Ozone and UV stresses which allows the material to maintain its original properties and prevent degradation.

3.Low Compression Set

Another benefit of silicone (silicone sponge?in particular) is low compression set. Meaning that if the silicone is under ?compression for a length of time, it recovers and ?maintains its original shape.?This is generally linked to a seal ?or gasket application that is often compressed, usually a door or enclosure that needs pressure applied to form a ?good seal. Once that door or enclosure is opened again the seal should return to its original shape and not become deformed.

    Now we can know that the silicone products are very popular due to theirs characteristic, with competitive price, environmental protection, at the same time we can believe that silicone products will be used everywhere in the future.