| The resiliency, high temperature stability, and general inertness make closed cell silicone sponge rubber a preferred gasket and sealing material for a diverse range of industrial, mechanical, military, and commercial applications. At Atlantic Gasket Corporation, a custom gaskets manufacturer, closed cell silicone is offered in soft, medium, firm, and extra-firm densities. We also provide our customers with low compression set, flame-retardant, and fiberglass-reinforced closed cell silicone alternatives. Available in sheeting, profiles, tubing, and different colors, our silicone compounds can be customized to meet your precise requirements for seals and gaskets. Although usage is not limited to the following applications, we provide a few examples for your consideration.
| Example Gasket Application |
Properties |
High Temperature |
Silicones can perform well in an extreme low and high temperature range from -103° F to 450° F. |
Weatherproofing |
This gasket material is resistant to aging and degradation from sunlight and ozone. |
Automotive |
Closed cell silicone is resistant to many chemicals and meets many industry flame retarding specifications. |
HVAC Sealing & Mechanical Seals in Equipment Access Panels |
The closed cell structure provides air and moisture barrier under ambient conditions. |
Is Silicone Right for your New or Replacement Gasket Application? Find the answer to your question below.
• Are there standards or requirements that your application must conform to? If so, depending on the grade, silicone meets USP Class 6 standards for medical applications, BMS-168, MIL-R-46089, DMS1980, ASTM-D-1056, AMS3195, AMS3196, AMS3325, AMS3326, AMS3327, AMS3320, and AMS3315 specifications for military, automotive and aerospace applications, and UL 94 flammability testing for flame-retardant parts in devices and appliances.
• Do you need a custom conductive gasket or seal? If so, Atlantic Gasket offers electrically and thermally conductive silicone grades to provide protection against electrostatic discharge and allow heat transference and insulation accordingly.
For more information on closed cell silicone sponge rubber from leading gasket manufacturer Atlantic Gasket, click here for a specification sheet on available closed cell silicone grades and materials. Whether you need a new automotive gasket or a replacement high temperature gasket, Atlantic Gasket has the silicone you need to ensure that your end product operates at top performance.
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