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Silicone Sponge Cord

Silicone sponge cord has universal application across a wide range of industries and markets. Sponge cord has fantasic compression set values They are particularly suited to use in high temperature seals and gaskets, where a soft, easily deformed rubber is required. The cord can be supplied in coils, cut lengths or fabricated into 'O' rings of various sizes using our extensive joining equipment.

 

SILICONE SPONGE CORD STOCK LIST

P/N  SIZE 
 TYM 2462 2.0MM 
 TYM 0088 3.0MM 
 TYM 0089 4.0MM 
TYM 0090  5.0MM 
TYM 0091  6.0MM 
 TYM 2178 7.0MM 
TYM 0092  8.0MM 
TYM 0093  10.0MM 
TYM 0094  12.0MM 
TYM 6712  14.0MM 
TYM 0095  16.0MM 
TYM 0096  19.0MM 
TYM 3222  22.0MM 
TYM 0114 25.0MM 
TYM 2252  30.0MM 

Colours

Stock colour is white, but we can produce most colours required

Options

10LB, 24LB and 33LB densities are also available on request
we can also vulcanize cord into endless rings


SILICONE SPONGE CORD Spec Sheet

Tech Data

Property Typical Values Units Measured In
DENSITY 16LBS PER CUBIC FT
ELONGATION @ BREAK 225 %
TENSILE STRENGTH 65 NEWTONS
COMPRESSION RECOVERY(25% DEFLECTION) 24HRS@23C=100% AFTER 1 HOUR
COMPRESSION RECOVERY(25% DEFLECTION) 24HRS@100C=95% AFTER 1 HOUR
COMPRESSION RECOVERY(25% DEFLECTION) 72 HRS @ 150C=85% AFTER 48 HOURS
TEMPERATURE -40 + 190 CENTIGRADE
TOXICITY NES 713 ISS 3 14 MM
SMOKE INDEX NES 711 46 MM
BURN RATE BS4735 0.03MM PER SECOND
THERMAL VALUE 0.0695 W (M.k)

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Other specific sponge grades available include Flame retardant grades, TY515FR & TY524FR AFS1682, AMS3195, AMS3196 & BMS 1-60** SPECIFICATIONS These products meet the flammability requirements of FAR 25/JAR 25/CS 25 Appendix F, Part 1, (a)(1)(iv) and (a)(1)(v) horizontal flammability tests. Grades TY515, TY524 and TY533 have been approved by the WRAS (Water regulations advisory service) as materials for use in contact with potable water at temperatures up to 85°C. The listing number is 0212511. The sponge is predominately-closed cell with low water absorption.

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