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Square and rectangular silicone profiles

Square and rectangular section profiles in extruded VMQ silicone, with ISO 3302-1 E1 tolerance and 10–90 Shore A hardness. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, CE 1935/2004, UL94, EN 45545-2, USP Class VI and ISO 10993.

ToleranceISO 3302-1 · E1
Hardness10–90 Shore A
Temperature–60 °C to +200 °C
StockStandard sizes

Formulations available up to +300 °C in continuous service.

The product

A profile of constant section, manufactured by continuous extrusion.

Square and rectangular profiles are manufactured by continuous extrusion and controlled thermal curing, in solid VMQ silicone with hardnesses from 10 to 90 Shore A. Food, medical, flame-retardant, antistatic, high temperature or fluorinated (FVMQ) formulations.

Perfiles cuadrados y rectangulares de silicona
Perfiles cuadrados y rectangulares de silicona
Perfiles cuadrados y rectangulares de silicona
Perfiles cuadrados y rectangulares de silicona
Perfiles cuadrados y rectangulares de silicona

Technical specifications

Typical values according to series datasheets and the standards indicated. They may vary depending on hardness, formulation and raw material; final validation rests with the customer.

PropertyTypical valuesStandard
Hardness (Shore A)10 – 90ISO 7619-1
Tensile strength6 – 12 MPaISO 37
Elongation at break200 – 600 %ISO 37
Tear strength15 – 30 kN/mISO 34-1
Density1.11 – 1.20 g/cm³ISO 2781
Service temperature–60 … +250 °C
TolerancesExtrusion E1–E3 · Lengths L2–L3ISO 3302-1/-2
Construction

Section and composition are defined according to the function of the profile

Section

  • 01Square
  • 02Rectangular

Composition

  • 01Solid
  • 02Sponge
  • 03Co-extruded
  • 04With insert
Materials

Certified compounds for each service condition

Series 1 – Peroxide-cure silicone with high tear resistance

Series 1 is a peroxide-cured VMQ silicone formulation designed for demanding industrial applications that require high tear strength, sound mechanical behaviour and stable performance in continuous service.

Shore A hardness40 – 70
Temperature range-60 °C / 200 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.12 – 1.19
Tensile strength (MPa)6.0 – 8.0
Elongation at break (%)500 – 600
Tear strength (kN/m)26.0 – 40.0
Curing systemPeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and Moulding
Base colourNatural / Transparent
Available coloursVarious colours from the RAL chart

Applications

  • Inflatable gaskets, tubes, profiles and moulded silicone parts.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA 21 CFR §177.2600
  • BfR IX and XV
  • CE 1935/2004 (food contact depending on formulation)
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (M2/E1/L2)

Series 2 – Peroxide-cure silicone for general and food-grade use

Series 2 is a peroxide-cured silicone compound designed for versatile processing by extrusion and moulding.

Shore A hardness10 – 90
Temperature range-60 °C / 200 °C
Peak temperature315 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.07 – 1.23
Tensile strength (MPa)3.5 – 9.5
Elongation at break (%)125 – 950
Tear strength (kN/m)10.0 – 23.0
Curing systemPeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and Moulding
Base colourNatural / Transparent
Available coloursRAL colours on request

Applications

  • Tubes (Øint 0.5–145 mm), profiles (cords, square, rectangular), moulded parts and varied industrial applications.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
  • BfR IX and XV
  • CE 1935/2004 (Food contact)
  • ISO 10993 (medical grade depending on formulation)
  • USP Class VI
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (M2/E1/L2)

Series 4 – Peroxide-cure silicone with low compression set and oil resistance

Series 4 is a peroxide-cured VMQ silicone formulation developed specifically for applications requiring excellent elastic recovery after compression (low compression set) and good resistance to oil contact.

Shore A hardness40 – 80
Temperature range-60 °C / 200 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.11 – 1.40
Tensile strength (MPa)6.0 – 7.5
Elongation at break (%)100 – 350
Tear strength (kN/m)10.0 – 15.0
Curing systemPeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and Moulding
Base colourTranslucent beige / Opaque beige
Available coloursRAL colours on request

Applications

  • Moulded parts or profiles subjected to repeated stress, O-rings, damping systems.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA 21 CFR §177.2600
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • NF ISO 815
  • ISO 3302 (M2/E1/L2)

Series 5 – PVMQ silicone (Phenyl) for extreme sub-zero temperatures (-110°C)

Series 5 is a phenyl silicone blend (PVMQ base) catalysed with peroxide, designed specifically to provide exceptional cold resistance.

Shore A hardness50
Temperature range-110 °C / 200 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.21
Tensile strength (MPa)8.0 – 8.0
Elongation at break (%)550 – 550
Tear strength (kN/m)28.0 – 28.0
Catalysis typePeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and moulding
Base colourNatural / Transparent
Available coloursRAL colours on request

Applications

  • Profiles, moulded parts, cryogenic equipment, parts subjected to vibration.

Certifications and technical standards

  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (M2/E1/L2)

Series 7 – Peroxide silicone with high tear and abrasion resistance

Series 7 is a peroxide-cured silicone compound designed to deliver superior mechanical properties, specifically high tear strength and good abrasion resistance.

Shore A hardness60 – 70
Temperature range-60 °C / 230 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.19
Tensile strength (MPa)6.9 – 8.0
Elongation at break (%)400 – 400
Tear strength (kN/m)30.0 – 35.0
Curing systemPeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and Moulding
Base colourNatural / Transparent
Available coloursRAL colours on request

Applications

  • Inflatable gaskets, profiles, moulded parts and industrial bellows.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA 21 CFR §177.2600
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (M2/E1/L2)

Series 9 – Peroxide-cure silicone with excellent thermal resistance (300°C)

Series 9 is a peroxide-cured silicone compound formulated specifically to deliver excellent thermal stability.

Shore A hardness40 – 68
Temperature range-60 °C / 300 °C
Peak temperature315 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.11 – 1.20
Tensile strength (MPa)6.0 – 8.0
Elongation at break (%)300 – 400
Tear strength (kN/m)12.0 – 17.0
Curing systemPeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and Moulding
Base colourNatural / Transparent
Available coloursRAL colours on request

Applications

  • Profiles, industrial oven equipment, moulded parts and extreme thermal applications.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA 21 CFR §177.2600
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (M2/E1/L2)

Series 10 – High-tear platinum-cure silicone for medical and food-grade applications

Series 10 is a platinum-catalysed silicone blend designed to deliver exceptionally high tear strength.

Shore A hardness40 – 80
Temperature range-60 °C / 200 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.12 – 1.24
Tensile strength (MPa)7.0 – 9.0
Elongation at break (%)320 – 760
Tear strength (kN/m)33.0 – 55.0
Catalysis typePlatinum
Processing methodExtrusion and moulding
Base colourNatural / Transparent
Available coloursRAL colours on request

Applications

  • Inflatable seals, tubes, profiles and moulded parts for industrial, medical and food-contact applications.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA 21 CFR §177.2600
  • BfR IX and XV
  • CE 1935/2004
  • ISO 10993 (depending on formulation)
  • USP Class VI
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (M2/E1/L2)

Series 11 – Peroxide-cure electroconductive silicone

Series 11 is a peroxide-catalysed silicone blend with electroconductive properties.

Shore A hardness50 – 70
Temperature range-50 °C / 210 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.11 – 1.16
Tensile strength (MPa)5.0 – 5.0
Elongation at break (%)100 – 250
Tear strength (kN/m)5.0 – 10.0
Catalysis typePeroxide
Processing methodMoulding (extrusion subject to evaluation)
Base colourBlack
Available coloursBlack only

Applications

  • Wiring equipment, connectors, moulded parts and components with electrical conductivity.

Certifications and technical standards

  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (M2/L2)

Series 12 – Platinum-cure silicone with strong mechanical properties and versatility

Series 12 is a platinum-cured silicone compound processable by extrusion and moulding, recognised for its strong mechanical properties.

Shore A hardness20 – 90
Temperature range-60 °C / 200 °C
Peak temperature315 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.11 – 1.20
Tensile strength (MPa)6.0 – 9.0
Elongation at break (%)100 – 1000
Tear strength (kN/m)17.0 – 30.0
Curing systemPlatinum
Processing methodExtrusion and Moulding
Base colourNatural / Transparent
Available coloursRAL colours on request

Applications

  • Tubes (Øint 0.5–145 mm), profiles (cords, square, rectangular), moulded parts and industrial or medical applications.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA 21 CFR §177.2600
  • BfR IX and XV
  • CE 1935/2004
  • ISO 10993 (depending on formulation)
  • USP Class VI
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (M2/E1/L2)

Series 13 – Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) with high resistance to oils and solvents

Series 13 is a fluorosilicone blend (FVMQ base) catalysed with peroxide, designed specifically to provide exceptional resistance to mineral oils, fuels and organic solvents.

Shore A hardness40 – 70
Temperature range-60 °C / 170 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.40 – 1.46
Tensile strength (MPa)6.0 – 7.0
Elongation at break (%)160 – 400
Tear strength (kN/m)10.0 – 21.0
Catalysis typePeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and moulding
Base colourNatural / Transparent
Available coloursRAL colours on request

Applications

  • Profiles, moulded parts and special components for environments with oils or solvents.

Certifications and technical standards

  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (M2/E1/L2)

Series 14 – Enhanced peroxide silicone for steam and fluid resistance

Series 14 is a peroxide-cured silicone compound formulated specifically to improve resistance to water steam, coolant fluids and oils.

Shore A hardness60 – 70
Temperature range-60 °C / 200 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.16 – 1.20
Tensile strength (MPa)8.0 – 8.0
Elongation at break (%)300 – 360
Tear strength (kN/m)15.0 – 18.0
Curing systemPeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and Moulding
Base colourNatural / RAL colours
Available coloursRAL colours on request

Applications

  • Autoclave gaskets, parts in contact with steam or coolants.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA 21 CFR §177.2600
  • BfR IX and XV
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (M2/E1/L2)

Series 16 – Fire-retardant self-extinguishing peroxide silicone (EN 45545-2)

Series 16 is a peroxide-catalysed silicone blend, processable by extrusion and moulding, designed specifically to provide excellent fire resistance and self-extinguishing properties.

Shore A hardness30 – 85
Temperature range-60 °C / 200 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.09 – 1.26
Tensile strength (MPa)5.0 – 9.0
Elongation at break (%)380 – 850
Tear strength (kN/m)17.0 – 25.0
Oxygen index (LOI)32.7
Smoke density (Ds max)84.7
ITC / Hazard Level0.06
Railway hazard levelHL1, HL2, HL3
Catalysis typePeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and moulding
Base colourBlack / Blue-black (RAL 9017 / RAL 5004)
Available coloursBlack (RAL 9017), Blue-black (RAL 5004)

Applications

  • Railway applications (seals, profiles, gaskets, thermal protections, insulation panels).

Certifications and technical standards

  • EN 45545-2 R22/R23 HL1-HL2-HL3
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF EN 45545-2:2020
  • EN ISO 4589-2 (O₂ Index 32.7%)
  • EN ISO 5659-2 (Ds max 84.7)
  • EN 17084 (ITC PNL 0.06)

Series 17 – Platinum-cure short-term implantable silicone (< 29 days)

Series 17 is a platinum-catalysed silicone blend, designed specifically for medical applications requiring short-term implantation (less than 29 days according to NUSIL data).

Shore A hardness25 – 80
Temperature range-60 °C / 200 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.11 – 1.20
Tensile strength (MPa)7.9 – 10.8
Elongation at break (%)700 – 1200
Tear strength (kN/m)33.5 – 46.7
Catalysis typePlatinum
Processing methodExtrusion and moulding
Base colourTranslucent

Applications

  • Tubing, tubing with radiopaque lines, profiles, moulded parts and O-rings for medical applications.

Certifications and technical standards

  • USP Class VI
  • ISO 10993 (depending on formulation)
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant

Series 20 – Peroxide silicone with high tear and high thermal resistance (270°C)

Series 20 is a peroxide-cured silicone compound that combines two critical properties: excellent tear strength and high thermal stability.

Shore A hardness45 – 70
Temperature range-60 °C / 270 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.12 – 1.20
Tensile strength (MPa)7.0 – 8.0
Elongation at break (%)400 – 550
Tear strength (kN/m)30.0 – 36.0
Curing systemPeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and Moulding
Base colourNatural / Transparent

Applications

  • Inflatable gaskets, profiles, high-temperature moulded parts.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA 21 CFR §177.2600
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant

Series 22 – Peroxide silicone resistant to steam and aromatic oils

Series 22 is a peroxide-cured silicone compound processable by extrusion and moulding.

Shore A hardness40 – 80
Temperature range-60 °C / 200 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.11 – 1.36
Tensile strength (MPa)6.4 – 7.9
Elongation at break (%)130 – 390
Tear strength (kN/m)9.5 – 14.0
Curing systemPeroxide
Processing methodExtrusion and Moulding
Base colourRAL1013 Translucent

Applications

  • Autoclave gaskets, moulded parts, O-rings.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA 21 CFR §177.2600
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant

Series 30 – Platinum-cure silicone for peristaltic pumps and extrusion

Series 30 is a platinum-catalysed silicone blend, formulated exclusively for the extrusion process.

Shore A hardness50 – 65
Temperature range-60 °C / 180 °C
Density (g/cm³)1.14 – 1.17
Tensile strength (MPa)8.0 – 8.8
Elongation at break (%)400 – 500
Tear strength (kN/m)17.0 – 39.0
Catalysis typePlatinum
Processing methodExtrusion
Base colourTranslucent beige / Opaque beige
Available coloursRAL colours on request

Applications

  • Silicone tubing, peristaltic pumps, extruded profiles and industrial or medical applications.

Certifications and technical standards

  • FDA
  • USP Class VI
  • ISO 10993 (depending on formulation)
  • RoHS compliant
  • REACH compliant
  • NF ISO 7619-1
  • NF ISO 37
  • NF ISO 34-1
  • NF ISO 2781
  • ISO 3302 (E1/L2)
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Extrusion in ISO 8 cleanroom

The manufacturing environment is also part of the profile specification

Food and medical formulations are extruded in an ISO 8 certified cleanroom, with control of particles, temperature and humidity, full batch-by-batch traceability and recording of process parameters to feed the customer's control file.

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