S I L I C O N E C O M P O U N D S Properties and possibilities of a high-performance material. W W W . F L E X C O M P . E U
FLEXCOMP ® HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIAL Silicone is one of the most innovative elastomers of the present time and has excellent properties. A typical feature of this elastomer is that the effects of thermal influences on the mechanical properties of the silicone are very low in a wide temperature range; one of the factors why silicone is more versatile in use than almost any other material. Like any available material silicone is initially represented by its natural properties, i.e. attributes that are only based on the chemical and physical structure of the network. Specifically, these are structures of the polymer and filler material whose structural si- milarity accounts for a substantial part of the natural properties. For this purpose the following properties can be mentioned; highly flexible silicon-oxygen chains with very high binding energy, high shielding of the "inner" chains and thus reduction of the surface energy. The interaction of all the natural characteristics of the silicone is already leading to the main basic properties: ▶ high thermal stability (up to +200°C) ▶ excellent flexibility at low temperature (down to -50°C) ▶ natural resistance to chemicals, high-energy radiation and weather conditions / environmental influences ▶ hydrophobic surfaces ▶ high transparency ▶ targeted influence on mechanical properties ▶ very good flame resistance ▶ in case of fire, non-toxic products of combustion W W W . F L E X C O M P . E U W W W . F L E X C O M P . E U
HOCHTECHNISCHE SILICON-ELASTOMERE FÜR BAHN-ANWENDUNGEN. In addition to these natural characteristics we are able to vary specific settings of the property profile using a kind of a “building block system” by adding additives and by the use of special silicone types. Our portfolio and capabilities include … ▶ Material & curing options: FLEXCOMP® compounds are based exclusively on peroxide and addition cured silicone mixtures (VMQ, PVMQ, FVMQ and corresponding co-polymers). ▶ Colors & effects: Compounds in almost all colors of the RAL and Pantone color chart, and in accordance with customer samples; also phosphorescent, fluorescent, metal and light effects. ▶ Special features & wishes: This expertise includes temperature stabilization up to +300°C, low temperature flexibility down to -110°C, increased electrical conductivity, increased thermal conductivity up to 1.0 W/mK, magnetic detectability, increase of the flame resistance and of course your custom compound. ▶ Research & development: Development, application engineering and established advice at one location. Project support in detail – development of new property profiles of FLEXCOMP® compounds, scale from small lab samples up to large-scale production level. ▶ Standards & regulations: Advice in current standards and regulations. Silicone can be found in almost all areas of the (daily) life; including food applications, drinking water applications, toys and baby care, medical and pharmaceutical technology, con- struction applications, automotive and railway applications. ▶ Flexibility in production & processing technology: High flexibility in manufac- turing (and delivery process) of FLEXCOMP® compounds; targeted customer attendance, from the first idea to the launch. ▶ Experience & innovation: With FLEXCOMP® products you benefit from decades of experience in the field of inorganic and organic elastomers, as well as the innovative capacity of a young, dynamic company. F L E X C O M P ® S I L I C O N E C O M P O U N D S
FLEXCOMP® Series Material 1 Density 2 Hardness 3 Curing options Processing Properties VG TR STR STRH STRB CSTR RH CS RC RB RS VMQ 1.07 – 1.23 15 - 90 Peroxide and addition cured Extrusion / Molding Allrounder – well-balanced property profile VMQ 1.07 – 1.20 25 - 85 Peroxide and addition cured Extrusion / Molding Increased tear resistance VMQ 1.10 – 1.20 25 - 80 Addition cured Extrusion / Molding Very high tear resistance and elongation at break VMQ 1.10 – 1.20 25 - 75 Addition cured VMQ 1.10 – 1.23 25 - 75 Addition cured VMQ 1.10 – 1.20 25 - 80 Addition cured Extrusion / Molding Very high tear resistance and elongation at break; increased temperature resistance up to +250°C and +300°C peak temperature Extrusion / Molding Very high tear resistance and elongation at break; increased flame retardancy Extrusion / Molding High tear resistance and elongation at break; optimized compression set VMQ 1.07 – 1.23 15 - 80 Peroxide and addition cured Extrusion / Molding Increased temperature resistance up to +250°C and +300°C peak temperature VMQ 1.10 – 1.24 30 - 80 Addition cured Molding Very low compression set PVMQ 1.11 – 1.19 35 - 65 Peroxide cured Extrusion / Molding Low temperature flexibility down to -110°C VMQ 1.10 – 1.23 30 - 70 Peroxide cured Extrusion / Molding Increased flame retardancy VMQ 1.13 – 1.23 40 - 80 Peroxide and addition cured Extrusion / Molding Increased (swelling-) resistance to animal / vegetable oil and fat (F-)RX (FVMQ)/VMQ 1.16 – 1.23 50 - 80 Peroxide and addition cured Extrusion / Molding Increased (swelling-) resistance in oil contact applications ME MS TC VMQ 1.13 – 1.19 40 - 70 Peroxide and addition cured Extrusion / Molding Increased electrical conductivity Anti-static Magnetic / metallic detectable VMQ 1.07 – 1.23 30 - 80 Addition cured VMQ 1.19 – 2.16 50 - 80 Peroxide cured Extrusion / Molding Extrusion / Molding Oil-bleeding Increased thermal conductivity
The values, characteristics and standards (compliances and certificates) given in the table, form an overview of the possibilities and typical characteristics of the respective compounds within a FLEXCOMP® series. For detailed information and individual advice for your custom compound please ask our technical service and pay attention to our respective customer information and technical data sheets. 1 Material: ASTM D 1418 2 Density: DIN EN ISO 1183-1 A (g/cm3) 3 Hardness: DIN 53505 (Shore®A) Regulations Food applications BfR XV ”Silikone” FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 Food applications BfR XV ”Silikone” FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 Food applications BfR XV ”Silikone” FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 Food applications BfR XV ”Silikone” FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 Fire protection BS 6853:1999, EN 45545-2:2013, NFF 16101:1988, UL 94 Food applications BfR XV ”Silikone” FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 Food applications BfR XV ”Silikone” FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 Food applications BfR XV ”Silikone” FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 Fire protection BS 6853:1999, EN 45545-2:2013, NFF 16101:1988, UL 94, DIN 5510-2: 2009, UNI CEI 11170-3: 2005 Food applications BfR XV ”Silikone” FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 Automotive DBL 5568.10 + 11 DBL 5556.30 VW 2.8.1. Drinking water applications 3-A Sanitary Standard KTW-Leitlinie DVGW W270 WRAS Drinking water applications 3-A Sanitary Standard KTW-Leitlinie DVGW W270 WRAS Medical and pharmaceutical technology DIN ISO 10993 USP Class VI Eur. Pharm. 3.1.9 Medical and pharmaceutical technology DIN ISO 10993 USP Class VI Eur. Pharm. 3.1.9 Medical and pharmaceutical technology DIN ISO 10993 Automotive DBL 5568.10 + 11 DBL 5556.30 VW 2.8.1. Medical and pharmaceutical technology DIN ISO 10993 Electronic applications VDE 0207-20:1993 Medical and pharmaceutical technology DIN ISO 10993 USP Class VI Electronic applications VDE 0207-20:1993
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