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Description
This premium silicone rubber strip is a high-performance sealing solution designed for demanding industrial, commercial and food-related applications. Manufactured to a hardness of 60° Shore A, it offers an excellent balance of flexibility and resilience, making it suitable for precision gaskets, seals and cushioning where consistent performance is essential.
With excellent temperature resistance and FDA-compliant material, this silicone strip is ideal for environments exposed to extremes of heat and cold, including food processing, pharmaceutical areas, ovens, enclosures and machinery. Available in a choice of widths and thicknesses, it can be easily cut to length to suit both one-off projects and production runs.
Product Features
- Material: premium silicone rubber with 60° Shore A hardness for reliable sealing and durability.
- Available widths: 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm, 35 mm and 40 mm to suit a wide range of sealing channels and flanges.
- Available thicknesses: 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.8 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm plus additional thicker options for heavier-duty sealing requirements.
- Temperature-resistant silicone suitable for continuous use in extreme temperature environments.
- FDA-compliant material suitable for use in food contact and hygienic process areas.
- Supplied without adhesive backing, allowing for mechanical fixing, clamping or bonding with your preferred adhesive system.
- Easy to cut, punch or trim on site for custom gaskets, strips and pads.
Key Features and Benefits
- Provides a reliable, long-lasting seal that maintains its elasticity and compression set over extended service life.
- Performs consistently in both high and low temperature conditions, helping to reduce leakage, downtime and maintenance costs.
- Neutral, non-tainting and FDA compliant, making it suitable for use around food, drink and pharmaceutical production areas.
- Wide choice of widths and thicknesses means you can match the strip precisely to your groove or flange size, reducing waste and installation time.
- Non-adhesive format offers flexibility in installation, allowing repositioning, replacement or use with specialist fixings and sealants.
- Excellent resistance to ageing, ozone and weathering, making it suitable for both indoor and challenging sheltered outdoor environments.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Premium silicone rubber, FDA compliant |
| Hardness | 60° Shore A |
| Available widths | 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 mm |
| Available thicknesses | 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1, 1.5 mm plus additional thicker options |
| Adhesive backing | No – plain backing for mechanical or bonded fixing |
| Typical applications | Seals, gaskets, insulation and cushioning in high-temperature and hygienic environments |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This 60° Shore A silicone rubber strip is suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial sealing tasks, especially where hygiene, temperature resistance and reliability are critical.
- Food and beverage processing lines, equipment door seals and splash guards.
- Oven, furnace and autoclave door gaskets and high-temperature enclosures.
- Pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment seals where clean, non-tainting materials are required.
- Electrical and electronic cabinet sealing to protect against dust and moisture.
- Custom-cut gaskets and cushioning strips for machinery, plant and general engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this silicone rubber strip suitable for direct contact with food products?
Yes. The strip is manufactured from FDA-compliant silicone rubber, making it suitable for use in applications where incidental or direct contact with food may occur, provided it is installed and maintained in accordance with relevant hygiene standards.
Can I bond this silicone strip in place even though it has no adhesive backing?
Yes. The strip is supplied without adhesive so you can choose the most appropriate fixing method, such as mechanical clamping, channel mounting or using a compatible silicone or specialist rubber adhesive suitable for your substrate and operating temperature.
Can I cut the strip to custom lengths and shapes for gaskets?
Yes. The silicone strip can be easily cut to length using a sharp knife or shears, and it can be punched or die-cut into custom gasket shapes, allowing you to create bespoke seals tailored to your specific equipment or project.