Do you make products or parts that require seals? If so, you may have several choices when it comes to gasket materials. For example, some companies use cork or rubber because they are cost-effective and time-proven. However, many businesses today prefer BISCO silicone gaskets and here are five reasons to check into this line of products soon.
1. Versatility
Rogers makes silicone gaskets and seals for a wide range of applications. For example, you can use them for:
Heat shielding
Sealing
Cushioning gaskets
Firestop products
Insulating properties
Many gasket applications
2. Wide Variety of Temperatures
Do you need something that can handle a great deal of heat? High-quality BISCO silicone gaskets will not melt easily and can be exposed to temperatures as high as two hundred degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit).
Perhaps your products must be exposed to extreme cold. Many kinds of gaskets will crack or become brittle at temperatures below the freezing point. This does not happen with high-quality silicone as it can withstand fifty-five degrees below zero Celsius (67 degrees below zero Fahrenheit).
3. Ultra Violet Light Resistance
Many products begin to break down with long-term exposure to sunlight. That’s what causes carpeting and furniture to fade. The same thing can happen to your materials with UV light exposure, and BISCO silicone resists damage from the sun. This is important for outdoor applications.
4. Flame Retardant
Do you need materials that can resist fire? BISCO silicone is highly resistant to flames, and that’s why some products are used for fire stops.
5. Compression
Compression is a problem with many rubber and silicone gaskets. Once they are compressed into place, they keep their new shape. This can cause gasket leaks over time. High-quality silicone compresses and then bounces back to give you an extremely tight seal.
