Silicone rubber (VMQ)
Silicone rubber (VMQ)
Silicone rubber (VMQ) is from stock available in 55 Shore colour red and 60 Shore transparent.
Vulcatec only uses silicone with medical grade conform with FDA.
This material is characterized by a very high heat, weathering, aging and ozone resistance. In addition, silicone has good electrical insulation properties.
However silicone has poor resistance to fuel.
Also there is a sensitivity to hot water and steam.