Silicone rubber makes for an excellent sealing material for products like o-rings and gaskets. Silicone is renowned for having one of the widest working temperature ranges of any type of elastomer, as well as superior flexibility and a low compression set. This material can be compounded to host a variety of other characteristics such as flame resistance, conductivity, and more. These unique traits paired with being cost-effective make Silicone a great rubber seal and allow it to be used in a variety of different applications such as automotive, aviation, construction, electronics, and even the food and beverage industry with FDA-approved silicone rubber.
The standard temperature range on Silicone is -80ºF (-62ºC) up to +450ºF (232ºC) and for special compounds, could go as low as -175ºF (-115ºC). APG stocks durometers 50 and 70. If you need something softer or harder, please contact us. When stored properly, Silicone can last an infinite amount of years without degradation of the compound. This material is color-coded to be red however if needed, these rubber rings can be custom ordered to be any color you may like.