BISCO HT-800 Medium Cellular Silicone is a versatile, medium firmness silicone. HT-800 silicone foam leads the market in sealing and protecting outdoor communication, electronics and lighting enclosures. HT-800 silicone foam's superb memory and low stress relaxation reduces maintenance costs from gasket failures caused by compression set and softening. Its compact cell structure and unique formulation provide enhanced sealing against penetration from fine particles and wind-driven rain and fire. It also offers shock reduction and vibration isolation in electronic components and transportation vehicles.

Features

  • Compact cell structure and unique formulation
  • Available in thicknesses from 0.031 to 0.500 in.
  • Typical density of 22 PCF
  • CFD range of 6-14 PSI
  • Resistant to UV, ozone, extreme temperatures and flame

Benefits

  • FDA compliant
  • Offers consistent performance in all environments
  • Excellent memory and low stress relaxation
  • 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.

HT-870 HT-800 HT-820
Minimum Thickness (mm) 1.60 0.79 0.79
Maximum Thickness (mm) 12.70 12.70 6.35
Density (kg/m3) 240 352 384
Compression Force Deflection (kPa) 28 67 106
Compression Set (%) <5 <5 <5
Water Absorption (%) <5 .05 0.5
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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