Silicone rubbers have many unique and beneficial properties, ranging from:

• Low toxicity – silicone rubbers are inert and don’t react with most materials, making them safe for use in sensitive applications.
• Flexible at low temperatures
• Superb resistance to oxygen, sunlight and ozone
• Good resistance to electromagnetic radiation
• Good insulation properties
• Bio-compatibility
• High shear strength
• High elongation rate
• Naturally non-stick and non-adhesive
• Wide service temperature range (from -70°C to +300°C)
• Excellent thermal resistance
• Good abrasion resistance
• Mechanical damping properties
• Fire retardant to EN45545-2 grades available
• Water repellent