BISCO BF-1000 Extra Soft Cellular Silicone is a highly flame resistant material, ideal for sealing outdoor enclosures, protecting electronics from shock and heat and providing cushioning and vibration isolation. BF-1000 silicone's excellent memory and low stress relaxation reduces maintenance costs from gasket failures caused by compression set and softening. Its extra softness allows designers to use less force to seal enclosures while still protecting devices from the environment. This material offers superior vibration isolation in electronic components and transportation vehicles. BF-1000 is also ideal for use in environmental seals to protect against penetration of dust, moisture, air or light within outdoor enclosures such as lighting fixtures, HVAC units and electronic cabinets.

Features

  • Available in thicknesses from 0.063 to 1.0 in.
  • Typical density of 12 PCF
  • CFD range of 1-5 PSI
  • Resistant to UV, ozone, extreme temperatures, flame, heat and vibration
  • Available with pressure-sensitive adhesive on one or two sides, allowing easy surface application

Benefits

  • Highly adaptable to various environments
  • FDA compliant
  • Softness allows protective seals that use less force
  • High compressibility enables material to conform to variable width gaps, allowing greater design flexibility
  • Reduces maintenance costs associated with gasket failures due to compression set and softening

Please see below for a sampling of data for this material formulation. For detailed material information and to use advanced features such as filtering, visit the BISCO® Product Properties Guide.

BF-2000 BF-1000 HT-870
Minimum Thickness (mm) 3.18 1.59 1.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 12.70 25.40 12.70
Density (kg/m3) 175 192 240
Compression Force Deflection (kPa) 10 16.5 28
Compression Set (%) 5 <5 <5
Water Absorption (%) 1.40 1.40 <5
UL94 V-0 (Pass/Fail) Pass Pass Pass
UL94 HF-1 (Pass/Fail) Pass Pass Pass
Min Operating Temp (°C) -55° -55° -55°
Max Operating Temp (°C) 200° 200° 200°

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