Silicone rubber is one of many types of industrial rubbers. Taking traits such as flexibility and temperature resistance from both plastic and rubber, this material comes in sheets, tubes, liquid, and other forms that allow it to be used in applications ranging from aerospace to medical to construction purposes.

Silicone Rubber Is Used Across Several Industries Either Alone Or Combined With Other Materials:

• Electronics applications use some of the most highly purified silicone rubber for insulating tape, sealant, varnish, lubricants, keyboards, and housings. High thickness rubber can be injection molded into insulators and arrestors.
• Aerospace silicone rubber is used in spacesuit fabrics, tooling materials, seals and gaskets, as well as other products used in aircraft manufacturing and maintenance.
• Construction uses silicone rubber for adhesives, sealants, and coatings, thanks to its weathering properties and ability to bond to metal.
• Automotive applications include vibration and weather resistant parts as well as coatings and varnishes, but only the most heat, oil, and fuel resistant types are used for these purposes.
• Medical silicone rubber can be found in tubing, adhesives, and defoamers.