Its chemical composition is what gives silicone special status among extruded rubber materials. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Britech Industries
Stuart, FL | 772-286-9278If the rubber part is used in manufacturing, we are almost sure to have it. When we started in 1984, we carried few rubber extrusions, but today, we offer nearly every rubber product in existence.
GSH Industries, Inc.
Cleveland, OH | 440-238-3009GSH Industries supplies rubber extrusions to a range of industries. We offer rubber in materials such as Neoprene, Viton®, Nitrile, Silicone & more. We have tooling ability to create intricate profiles ensuring rubber goods are of the highest quality.
National Rubber Corp.
Canonsburg, PA | 866-672-8100National Rubber values quality, consistency, and fast delivery of our products. Our components are made from a variety of elastomers such as neoprene and silicone, and our team members are capable of turning your drawing into the part you need.
NewAge® Industries, Inc.
Southampton, PA | 800-506-3924We got our beginning in 1954 and ever since then we have been manufacturing custom rubber extrusion solutions for customers around the world!
Primeline Industries
Akron, OH | 330-668-6555Primeline Industries manufactures natural rubber tubing: a superior latex tubing because it contains the fewest proteins that can cause allergic reactions. Our rubber tubing is used in applications such as medical, sports and recreation, exercise, rehab and therapy, industrial and scientific.
Silicone Extrusions - Britech IndustriesWhile silicone extrusions can be used in minimally-demanding applications such as vending machines or food processing equipment, they are also used in medical technology contexts, often as components in peristaltic pumps, which are used to pump IV fluids through infusion devices. Silicone extrusions are ideal for this purpose because of their durability, chemical inertness and flexibility.
Silicone's molecular structure, which is a combination of organic and inorganic components, is responsible for its chemical inertness. However, silicone's range of chemical compatibility is not unlimited; it is primarily used in systems that pump water-based fluid in medical contexts. Outside of the context of the bio-tech industry, silicone's properties make it attractive for several reasons; its composition makes it suitable for uses in the food services industry where extruded profiles are used in the packaging of food items as well as in beverage tubing applications.
Silicone Extrusions - Britech IndustriesAll rubber extrusions are formed by the same process; raw materials or stock are passed through an extruder where they are heated, pressurized and forced through a die that is designed to mold the stock into a new shape. When the stock emerges from the die and cools, it hardens and is then considered to be extruded. Extruded rubber is used in a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications from sealant solutions to rubber bumpers. The method of processing silicone is similar to that of other rubbers, but its naturally-high heat resistance requires higher processing temperatures during the extrusion process.
Before being processed, silicone stock is made up of fine silica. Once extruded, it becomes translucent. The extruded silicone can then be used in this state, especially in applications where clear, flexible tubing is necessary. However, it can be colored easily for use in applications in which color coding or aesthetic considerations are necessary. Its naturally clear color gives it an advantage over other rubber products, which are often naturally dark in color or opaque. Its natural heat resistance also makes silicone an excellent electrical insulation and sleeving solution, and silicone extrusions are often used in high and low-temperature electrical insulation applications.
