Silicone Foam Gasketing
Description
DOW Silicones (formerly Dow Corning) delivers a wide variety of silicone-based polymers for diverse solutions in electric, electronic and energy application cases. DOWSIL™ and SILASTC™ silicone foams are used as compression gaskets to protect electronics against dust, moisture and splashed water. Silicone foams will be delivered as two-component materials in mixing ratios of 1:1. DOWSIL™ and SILASTIC™ addition-cure silicone foams are designed to be dispensed with a dynamic mixing system and cured directly on parts to form an integrated gasket.
Product data
| Product | Hardness [Sh00] | Snap time [sec] | Tack Free time [min] | Density [kg/m³] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILASTIC™ 8257 Silicone Foam | 25 | 230 | 8 | 140 |
| DOWSIL™ 3-8209 Silicone Foam | 45 | 220 | 7 | 250 |
| DOWSIL™ 3-8219 RF Silicone Foam | 45 | 200 | 6 | 300 |
| DOWSIL™ 3-8259 RF Silicone Foam | 50 | 200 | 7 | 330 |
Tradename(s)
DOWSIL™ SILASTIC™
Articles
- Silicones
DOWSIL 3-8259 RF
DOW - Silicones
SILASTIC 8257 A&B
DOW - Silicones
SILASTIC 8257 A&B FOAM
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