Endless sealing possibilities: new applications for silicone O-rings
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Seals play a key role in industry, ensuring the stable operation of fluid systems and preventing leaks. In the field of sealing, silicone rubber O-rings have attracted much attention. Silicone rubber O-rings have won wide applications due to their excellent high temperature resistance, chemical corrosion resistance and excellent sealing performance.
First, silicone rubber O-rings have excellent high temperature resistance. Compared with traditional rubber materials, silicone rubber can maintain its elasticity and sealing properties in extremely high temperature environments, with a temperature resistance range of typically -60°C to 230°C. This makes silicone rubber O-rings an ideal sealing material widely used in high-temperature processes, heat exchangers, engines and gas turbines.
Secondly, silicone rubber O-rings have excellent chemical resistance. Silicone rubber has good corrosion resistance and maintains its sealing properties in a variety of chemicals, solvents and liquids. This makes silicone rubber O-rings widely used in chemical, medical and food processing fields. Whether it is corrosive liquids, gases or acid-base solutions, silicone rubber O-rings can reliably maintain seals and ensure safe operation of the system.
In addition, silicone rubber O-rings also have excellent mechanical properties and aging resistance. Silicone rubber has good elasticity and stretch resistance and can maintain its original elasticity and sealing properties under various environmental conditions. At the same time, silicone rubber has excellent aging resistance and can work outdoors and under ultraviolet radiation for a long time without discoloration, aging or hardening. This makes silicone rubber O-rings ideal for use in automotive, aerospace, instrumentation, and electronic equipment.