BISCO® Silicones

Rogers BISCO product lines are the world’s leaders in silicone foams used for gasketing and sealing applications. BISCO offers a wide range of cellular, solid and specialty materials that are produced in roll stock. These high performance materials are ready to be fabricated into gaskets, heat shields, fire stops, seals, cushions and insulation. BISCO silicone foams are trusted for their superior performance characteristics and they come with the support of Rogers Corporation’s expert technical service team.

Benefits

Resistant to temperature extremes, UV and ozone
Extremely resilient to mechanical fatigue
Excellent compression-set and creep resistance
Compliance with the most stringent UL flame ratings
Manufactured in an AS-9100 ISO-9001:2000 certified facility

The four product categories available in the BISCO product line include:

Cellular Silicone Foams

UL94 V-0 and HF1 certification rated for flame resistance
Wide compression force range
Low compression set under high temperatures
Temperature range from -55°C to + 200°C (-65°F to +400°F)

Specialty Cellular Foams

Cellular foams cast onto high performance substrates
Capable of heat reflection and direct contact with heat source

Sponge Silicones

Meet BMS 1-23 and BMS 1-60 specifications
General purpose, durable materials for tough environments

Solid Silicones

Grades suitable for acoustic barriers
Available durometer range of 10 to 70
Electrically conductive

Products

BF-2000 Ultra Soft Silicone Foam

Cellular Silicone Foam

Typical density of 10 PCF
CFD of 2.5 PSI maximum
Ideal for transportation applications and areas where low closure force and dust sealing are critical

BF-1000 Very Soft Silicone Foam

Cellular Silicone Foam

High compressibility, softness and durability
Typical Density of 12 PCF
CFD range 1-5 PSI

EC2265 Electrically Conductive

Solid Silicone

Solid, carbon filled
Durometer of Shore A 65 ± 5
Electrical Conductivity at 5 ohm-cm

RS-800 Series Flame Resistant

Sponge Silicone

Available thickness: 0.063" - 0.750" (1.6 - 20 mm)
Rated for constant use up to 205°C (401°F)
Rated for low temperature embrittlement point of -55°C (-67°F)

HT-870 Soft Silicone Foam

Cellular Silicone Foam

Firmer, denser version of BF-1000 Extra-Soft Silicone Foam
Typical density of 15 PCF
CFD range 2-7 PSI

HT-800 Medium Silicone Foam

Cellular Silicone Foam

Versatile, medium firmness cellular silicone foam with the enhanced sealing capabilities of sponge rubber
Typical density of 22 PCF
CFD range 6-14 PSI

HT-820 Firm Silicone Foam

Cellular Silicone Foam

Firm grade cellular silicone foam with the enhanced sealing capabilities of sponge rubber
Offers higher tear and tensile strength than lighter grade BISCO® foams
Typical density of 24 PCF
CFD range of 12-20 PSI

HT-840 Extra-Firm Silicone Foam

Cellular Silicone Foam

Very firm grade cellular silicone foam with the enhanced sealing capabilities of sponge rubber
Offers higher tear and tensile strength than lighter grade BISCO® foams
Typical density of 28 PCF
CFD range of 16-26 PSI

MF1® Bun Silicone

Cellular Silicone Foam

Lightweight cellular silicone foams cast into block form up to 8" thick
Designed for a wide range of cushioning applications
Features exceptional FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) resistance, superior weather and UV resistance, and low compression set

MS Medical & Life Science Series

Cellular Silicone Foam, Solid Silicone

Foam and Bun foams in a range of firmness
Solids in durometers of Shore A 40-70
Specifically engineered to meet the demands of medical life science applications

IF-200 Tear Resistant Foam

Specialty Cellular Foam

Abrasion resistant foam that can withstand harsher environments with minimal risk of tearing
Includes a fiberglass support layer that is directly bonded to BISCO® BF-1000 foam
Available thickness: .197" (5mm)

RF-120 Silicone Heat Shield

Specialty Cellular Foam

Specialty reflective silicone consisting of a smooth aluminized fabric and BISCO® BF-1000 foam
Both insulates against and reflects heat
Available thicknesses: .098" - .197" (2.5 - 5 mm)

FPC Silicone Fire Barrier

Specialty Cellular Silicone

Resists burn through of flames as high as 1900°F
Available thickness: .063”-.250”

L3-XX40 Dynamic Flooring Material

Specialty Cellular Silicone

Engineered to meet global standards for flammability, smoke and toxicity
Typical density of 352kg/m³
Available thickness: 4-25mm

MSK-2 Kevlar Foam

Specialty Cellular Silicone

Silicone reinforced with Kevlar
For use in demanding aerospace applications

Flame Resistant Sponge Silicone

Sponge Silicone

Available in three grades: soft, medium and firm
Flame resistant with temperature resistance range of -103°F to 450°F

A2 Sound Barrier Silicone

Solid Silicone

Typical density of 1.2-8.2kg/m²
Durometer of 62 Shore A
Meets the most demanding requirements for flammability, smoke density and toxicity

HT-1200 Series Silicone Rubbers

Solid Silicone

Firmer silicone rubbers designed for high temperature/high pressure gasketing applications
Resistant to high temperatures, tear, and most fluids
Available thickness: .031”-.125”

HT-200 Silicone Sound Barrier

Solid Silicone

Designed to reduce sound transmission while preventing the spread of fire and smoke
Available with or without adhesives and supported backings
Available thickness: .025”-.150”

HT-1500 Silicone Press Pad

Solid Silicone

Remains stable at temperatures 350°F+ and pressures 350psi+
AMS3320 specification
Available thickness: .031”-.125”

HT-6000 Series Silicones

Solid Silicone

Offer low compression set (<5%), high tear strength, resistance to fluids and extremely tight thickness tolerances
Available in soft to firm grades
Available thickness: .031”-.125”