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Elastomeric Material Solutions
As a product designer, engineer, or buyer on a quest to find the right silicone material, you already know that there are many suppliers and brands to choose from.
Rogers Corporation is a global specialty engineered materials leader, offering a variety of Elastomeric Material Solutions that include everything from high performance silicones and polyurethanes to PTFE and UHMW-PE.
Rogers offers three brands of silicones: BISCO® silicones, ARLON® silicones, and Silicone Engineering® materials. Each brand has a distinctive focus that caters to the differing needs of engineers.
This high-level overview of the products and capabilities within the BISCO silicone, ARLON silicone and Silicone Engineering brand families will provide you with an understanding of which silicone brands may work for your unique application.
Having a variety of silicone solutions from which to choose is critical for engineers and designers looking to optimize safety, performance, and cost. Be it a high-performance, customizable, or an all-around excellent silicone solution, we offer many silicone products to suit your needs.
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| When to Use | Silicones that hold up to rigorous demands and extreme environments while delivering optimal performance, longevity, and safety. | A high-quality silicone that is completely customizable, especially for niche applications. | Versatile silicone solutions to seal, insulate, and protect applications for optimal performance and safety, especially for industrial use. |
| Specifications | Most materials are made to the most stringent industry specifications. | Select materials are formulated to meet industry specifications. | Select materials meet industry specifications. |
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BISCO materials deliver long-lasting solutions for gasketing and sealing, shock, and vibration challenges.
BISCO high-performance materials (silicone cellular foams, buns, and solids) are engineered for the most challenging environments.
BISCO silicones maintain top-tier performance in extreme temperatures and extreme environments. They can also meet stringent safety standards, flammability ratings, and other industry specifications.
BISCO materials excel in mission-critical applications where long-term reliability, high-temperature resistance, and robust sealing performance are required. They are trusted across many applications and industries, including aerospace, transportation, medical, automotive, and industrial.
The BISCO material portfolio offers a wide range of cellular foams, sponges, and solids. They are available in roll stock and bun as well as a variety of firmness, thickness, and color options.
Most materials are made to meet stringent specifications, such as:
All materials come with the support of the Rogers experienced Technical Service and Development Team.
When you need a material that holds up to rigorous demands and extreme environments, BISCO silicones provide optimal performance, longevity, and safety.
ARLON product lines are comprised of customizable, high-quality silicone solid rubbers, sponges, coated fabrics, composites, compounds, and tapes.
ARLON is the silicone brand of choice when unique application challenges demand customized engineered solutions.
A full range of innovative manufacturing technologies paired with unparalleled engineering expertise enables quick customization of material solutions that meet specific application needs.
ARLON silicone customizability benefits engineers in various industries, including industrial, aerospace, transportation, food and beverage, automotive, and medical. Common applications include flexible heaters, press pads, self-fusing tapes, thermal interface materials, and gaskets and sealing.
Numerous customization capabilities are available, including construction, substrate, color, size, roll length, and width. All can be customized to meet exact customer specifications, enabling engineers to design innovative applications in cases where off-the-shelf solutions will not work.
When you need a high-quality silicone solution that is completely customizable, ARLON silicones are there to meet your application demands.
Silicone Engineering materials are world leaders in closed cell, silicone sponge and solid silicone products.
Typically used in general industrial applications, Silicone Engineering products are ideal for sealing and gasketing, thermal insulation, and gap filling. Available in a range of densities, grades, and industry specifications, Silicone Engineering products are used in various market segments from lighting and electronics to HVAC, food/beverage and mass transit.
The Silicone Engineering product portfolio offers a wide range of closed cell sponge and solid silicone grades in a variety of thicknesses, widths, and lengths. The materials are available in roll stock, sheets, and extruded products such as tubing, cords, strips, and custom profiles.
When versatile silicone solutions are needed to seal, insulate, and protect applications for optimal performance and safety, Silicone Engineering is a top choice.
Ready to Learn Why Designers, Engineers, and Buyers Rely on Rogers for Their Silicone Needs?
Rogers Corporation BISCO silicones, ARLON silicones, and Silicone Engineering silicones offer a full range of innovative materials to meet all of your application needs.
For assistance with material selection, design support, and questions, connect with a Rogers Sales Engineer.
Published on Mar 13, 2024