BORFLEX®: Your trusted partner for high-performance silicone compounds

In a constantly changing industrial world, the materials used have to meet increasingly stringent requirements. Thanks to its exceptional properties, silicone is one of the most innovative and high-performance materials available on the market. BORFLEX, a leading manufacturer of rubber and composite parts, offers high-quality silicone compounds. This article explores the specific needs of our customers and demonstrates how BORFLEX meets them with its expertise in Silicone compounds.

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1. What do you need?

Extreme Temperature Resistance

You're looking for materials capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, from -60°C to +300°C, or even 350°C at peak. This is crucial for applications in very hot or very cold environments, in the industrial equipment industry. For example, seals for electronic components have to withstand significant temperature variations without degrading.

UV and chemical resistance

Resistance to UV and aggressive chemicals is another major requirement. Materials used outdoors or in corrosive industrial environments need to retain their mechanical properties despite prolonged exposure. This is particularly important for solar panel coatings, seals for chemical processing equipment, and components for the petrochemical industry.

Customization and Innovation

Your specific needs call for customized solutions. Formulation expertise and a commitment to innovation enable us to supply tailor-made silicone compounds. A wide range of colors, including photoluminescent silicone for safety signage and thermochromic silicone for industrial design applications, meet very specific requirements.

Compliance with Standards and Regulations

Compliance with standards and regulations is a crucial requirement, particularly in the food and electronics industries. Silicone compounds must meet stringent standards, such as FDA and UL94 V0, to guarantee the safety and performance of finished products.

Safety and Protection

Protection against fire and other hazards is a major concern. Materials must offer fire resistance to guarantee the safety of users and installations. For example, seals for safety equipment and components for fire protection systems have to meet high safety requirements.

2. Specific features of BORFLEX® Silicone compounds

BORFLEX® has been mastering rubber and silicone compounds for over 65 years, and is able to offer high-quality silicone compounds. Technical features of BORFLEX® silicone compounds include :

- Extreme-temperature resistance : BORFLEX silicone compounds withstand temperatures ranging from -80°C to +300°C, and even 350°C at peak, guaranteeing optimum performance in extreme environments.

- UV and Chemical Resistance: BORFLEX silicone compounds offer exceptional UV and chemical resistance, ensuring consistent durability and performance in harsh conditions.

- Diversity of Applications: BORFLEX silicone blends are suitable for a wide range of applications in demanding markets and industries, offering unrivalled versatility.

- Customization and Innovation: Thanks to its formulation expertise, BORFLEX® offers customized silicone blends to meet the specific needs of each customer.

- Compliance with Standards and Regulations: BORFLEX® silicone blends comply with FDA and UL94 V0* standards, guaranteeing the safety and performance of finished products.

- Safety and Protection: BORFLEX® FLAMESTOP ® silicone compounds are fire-resistant, guaranteeing the safety of users and installations.

- Aesthetics and functionality: BORFLEX® offers a wide range of colors (based on RAL or samples), including photoluminescent and thermochromic options, to meet customers' aesthetic and functional requirements.

*UL94 V0 white silicone is a type of silicone specially formulated to offer exceptional fire resistance. The UL94 V0 classification is a safety standard established by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), which assesses the flammability resistance of plastic materials. A UL94 V0 rated material means that it extinguishes in less than 10 seconds after removal of the ignition source, and does not produce flaming droplets. This type of silicone is often used in applications where fire safety is crucial, such as electronic components, medical equipment and safety devices.

3. Conclusion

In conclusion, BORFLEX® silicone compounds meet a multitude of specific needs, from resistance to extreme temperatures and chemicals, to compliance with standards and regulations, to customization and innovation. These characteristics make BORFLEX® silicone the material of choice for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, offering performance, safety and aesthetics in equal measure.

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