After a century of fabricating quality parts using a huge range of rubber compounds, Reichel-Korfmann has added "Silicone" to our list of Specialty Areas of Expertise.

Across multiple industries, we saw a clear need for a fabricator who would be willing to take the time and effort to consistently fabricate silicone rubber parts at a high standard of quality. Buyers who need silicone parts no longer have to put up with fabricators who shortcut their manufacturing processes, which ultimately produce weak products. Now, our time-tested RK Rubber standard of integrity is available in both Rubber and Silicone.

Come to Reichel-Korfmann for silicone products made for longevity and quality.

Silicone Rubber
[Polysiloxane, TA]
Silicone is a semi-organic synthetic containing a chain of silicon and oxygen atoms, rather than carbon and hydrogen as in other rubber products. This results in a very flexible structure with a wide range of high-performance physical, mechanical and chemical properties. Silicone’s chemical structure creates a fusion of the qualities of metals, with the diversity of plastic.

Silicone Rubber Tube Sleeve
Silicone Rubbe Sleeves - Tube Sleeve

Properties

Silicone’s unique properties make it ideal for a wide range of manufacturing applications in industries including:
Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Bake & Cookware, Cable, Electronics, Engines, Medical Devices, Molding, Semi-Conductors, Toys

Cures Fast
Chemically Inert – Odorless, Tasteless and
Creates No Byproducts
Durometer – Available from Soft to Hard
Easy to Clean
Easy to Extrude, Mold or Press
Flexible
High-Temperature Performance
Hypo-Allergenic
Insulating, Heat Dissipating
Resilient
Retains its Properties in High and Low Temps
Resistant to –
- Aging
- Chemicals
- Flame and Heat
- Fungus
- Heat
- Oils
- Oxidation
- Ozone
- Tearing
- Weather
- Wear
Sealing and Bonding Properties (Excellent)
Self-Lubricating Formulas (Available)
Translucent or Easy to Color

Typical Applications for Silicone Rubber

Diaphragms, Fluid and Oil Resistant
Electrically Insulated Parts
Electrical Voltage Transmitting Parts
Flexible Connectors
Flexible Products and Utensils
Freezer-to-Oven Cookware
Gaskets & Seals with Heat/Cold Resistance
Heat-Dissipating Parts & Covers
Hoses & Tubes with Heat/Cold Resistance
Medical Devices
Molds, Flexible and Easy-Release
Non-Stick Products
Reproductions [ Art, Hobby, Museum Pieces ]
Sound-Proofing or Noise-Dampening Products
Semi-Conductor Housings
Vehicle Tires