VMQRevision 1 — PublishedSource Document Spelling: “SLICON”
Doc Ref: Classic_Rubber_Products.pdf & RubberCatalogM.pdf(Pages 2, 4, 5, 11, 14)
Silicone Rubber (VMQ) Technical Reference Data Sheet
Extreme-temperature elastomer featuring superior cold flexibility and electrical insulation.
Continuous Operating Temperature Window:
Minimum: -50°CMaximum: 232°C
Resistant To / Recommended Media
Chemical media and fluids compatible under typical operating conditions:
- ✓Extreme Cold Flexibility
- ✓Animal & Vegetable Oils
- ✓Ozone
- ✓Aging
- ✓Weathering
- ✓Moderate Resistance to Mineral Oil
Not Recommended / Incompatible Media
Aggressive fluids or environmental factors leading to accelerated swelling or degradation:
- ✕Concentrated acids and alkalis
- ✕High pressure steam
- ✕Dynamic abrasive wear
Key Engineering Advantages
- •Widest operating thermal window
- •Non-toxic, odorless, physiologically inert
Operational Limitations
- •Low tensile and tear resistance
- •Unsuitable for dynamic sealing
Product Families Manufactured in VMQ
Engineering Reference Disclaimer
The technical data herein is compiled directly from Classic Rubber Products official catalogs and laboratory evaluations. Polymer performance is influenced by multiple interacting operational variables such as fluid pressure, seal gland compression, cycle frequency, and surface finish. Classic Rubber Products recommends testing prototypes under actual working conditions prior to full-scale deployment.