Technical Silicone Extrusion with Industrial Precision
ProSilicones64 combines the industrial power of Progress Silicones (France) and Establecimientos OR64 (Spain). Seven extrusion lines —two in an ISO 8 cleanroom and five industrial— enable the manufacturing of everything from sterile medical tubing to complex technical profiles. Every process is executed under international certifications including ISO 13485, FDA, EC 1935/2004, and EN 45545-2, ensuring quality, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
Definition
Silicone extrusion at ProSilicones64 combines French engineering with Spanish industrial agility. Progress Silicones (France) operates seven extrusion and co-extrusion lines —two in an ISO 8 cleanroom— capable of manufacturing everything from tubes and cords to complex technical profiles. This capability is reinforced at Establecimientos OR64 (Spain) with dedicated workshops for ring gasket fabrication, vulcanized frames/seals, and CNC cutting, ensuring short lead times and local technical support.
Technical Features
- Processes: extrusion, co-extrusion, foam, bi-material, and multi-material with inserts.
- Dimensions: tubes up to Ø120 mm, profiles up to 100×200 mm.
- Tolerances: ISO 3302-1 ±0.1 mm / ±0.05 mm precision.
- Hardness: 20–90 Shore A.
- Foams: density 0.25–0.53 g/cm³.
- Colors: translucent, white, black, iron oxide red, custom FDA/EC RAL colors.
- Services in Spain: vulcanized gasket fabrication and automatic CNC cutting.
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Extruded Silicone Profiles
| Property | Typical Values | Standard |
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| Hardness (Shore A) | 20 – 90 | ISO 7619-1 |
| Tensile Strength | 6 – 12 MPa | ISO 37 |
| Elongation at Break | 200 – 600 % | ISO 37 |
| Tear Strength | 15 – 30 kN/m | ISO 34-1 |
| Density | 1.11 – 1.20 g/cm³ | ISO 2781 |
| Working Temperature | -60 °C to +200 °C | |
| Dimensional Tolerances | ±0.05 mm to ±0.1 mm | ISO 3302-1 |
Certifications and Regulatory Compliance in Silicone Extrusion
Every extrusion process is backed by international certifications that guarantee traceability, safety, and regulatory conformity in highly demanding sectors.
Main Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
- ISO 13485:2016 – Medical Devices
- EN 9100 – Aerospace
- GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices
- Validated ISO 8 Cleanroom (550 m², ISO 14644-1 to -7)
Regulatory Compliance
- FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 – Food Contact
- EC 1935/2004 – Materials in Contact with Food
- EN 45545-2 – Railway Fire Protection
- UL94 – Material Flammability
- ISO 10993 and USP Class VI – Medical and Pharmaceutical Biocompatibility
- REACH (1907/2006) and RoHS (2015/863) – Chemical and Electrical Substances
Industrial Sectors Where We Apply Technical Silicone Extrusion
Technical Applications of Silicone Extrusion in Regulated Industry
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Medical and special tubing (radiopaque, bicomponent, anti-static).
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Solid or foam silicone cords for sealing.
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Custom geometric profiles.
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Closed seals and vulcanized frames/gaskets.
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Multi-material co-extruded profiles with inserts.
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Technical profiles for lighting and electronics.
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EN 45545-2 certified profiles for the railway sector.
Silicone Profiles, Tubes, and Cords Manufactured via Extrusion
Custom Extruded Profiles
Extruded profiles according to blueprint or custom design.
Sponge/Foam Profiles
Cellular extruded profiles with superior compressibility.
Square Profiles
Square silicone profiles in standard and regulatory dimensions.
Rectangular Profiles
Rectangular silicone profiles in standard dimensions.
Industrial Tubing
Silicone tubing for industrial applications across all diameters.
Reinforced Hoses/Tubing
Reinforced and braided tubing for pressure and vacuum resistance.
Solid Cord
Solid, resilient silicone cord for industrial sealing.
Sponge/Foam Cord
Cellular silicone cord with controlled compressibility.
How to Choose the Right Extrusion Process Based on Technical Requirements
| Customer Requirement | Recommended Process |
|---|---|
| Sterile medical tubing for cleanroom use | ISO 8 Cleanroom Extrusion + USP VI LSR |
| Precision technical profiles | Industrial Extrusion with ±0.05 mm tolerances |
| Flexible sealing cords | Compressible cellular foam extrusion |
| Fire-retardant railway profiles | Extrusion with EN 45545-2 HL2/HL3 silicone |
| Certified food-grade tubing | FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 + EC 1935/2004 Extrusion |
| Die-cut flat gaskets | Flat Extrusion + OR64 (Spain) CNC Cutting |
| Profiles with metal inserts | Multi-material Co-extrusion + Vulcanization/Splicing |
Why Choose ProSilicones64 for Certified Silicone Extrusion
Key Benefits
- Production compliant with ISO, FDA, CE, EN, and UL.
- Wide range: solid, foam, and multi-material co-extrusion.
- Capacity from prototypes to long production runs.
- Flexibility in geometries, colors, and formulations.
- Backed by Progress Silicones (France) and Establecimientos OR64 (Spain).
Silicone extrusion at ProSilicones64 is not limited to manufacturing profiles: it transforms precision into industrial profitability. Every meter produced complies with certified, auditable, and traceable protocols, ensuring reliability, consistency, and regulatory compliance with every delivery.
The alliance between Progress Silicones (France) and Establecimientos OR64 (Spain) establishes ProSilicones64 as the Iberian benchmark in technical silicone extrusion. With French industrial power and Spanish logistical support, we offer European manufacturers a partner capable of combining productivity, traceability, and regulatory compliance under a single quality standard.
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