SIL16 Silicone Sponge slit Strip

Stocked in black, white and red oxide, SIL16 sponge strip is a medium density closed-cell silicone that is very popular in sealing applications, particularly where vibration dampening properties are required (such as lighting housing gaskets).

MVQ sponge strips are often used for sealing electrical enclosures, exterior light fittings and handheld instruments, protecting them from moisture and dust ingress.

This product is supplied slit from sheeting, with a skin on the top and bottom. SIL16 sponge strips are also available in an extruded format, with a skin on all four sides.

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Description

Sheeting SIL10 SIL16 SIL24 SIL33
Property Units Typical Value Typical Value Typical Value Typical Value Test Method
  Density * kg.m³ lb.ft³ 200 12.5 250 15.6 400 25 550 34.3 BSENISO 845 ASTM D3574
Hardness ** Shore OO Shore A 35 ±5 <5 42 ±5 5 65 ±5 17 80 ±5 30 ASTM D2240
Compression Stress 40% Strain *** kPa PSI 50 4.6 90 6.4 165 11.9 470 34.8 BSENISO 3386 Part 1,2 ASTM D1056
 Tensile Strenght  MPa PSI 0.6 87 0.6 87 0.75 108 2.0 290 BSENISO 1798 ASTM D412
Elongation to failure % 140 145 120 130 BSENISO 1798 ASTM D412
 Compression Set 50% Compression 24hrs Recovery, 22 hrs 70°C (158°F) % 15.0 12.0 10.0 9.5 BSENISO 1856
Compression Set 50% Compression 24hrs Recovery, 22 hrs 100°C % 18.0 14.5 12.0 12.0 BSENISO 1856
Water Absorption % <5 <5 <5 2 ASTM D1056

 

Additional information

Color

Red Oxide, White, Black

Width

10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm, 55mm, 60mm, 65mm, 70mm, 75mm, 80mm, 85mm, 90mm, 95mm, 100mm

Thickness

1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm

Adhesive Backing

Yes, No