PHILADELPHIA—Stockwell Elastomerics Inc. has released a new high performance fluorosilicone rubber and unveiled a new Fluorosilicone Touch Brochure highlighting chemical-resistant fluorosilicone rubber for extreme environments.
The firm said its new fluorosilicone, SSP4773, was developed for demanding applications and is certified to military standards. The family consists of 40, 50, 60 and 70 Shore A durometers.
"We see application requirements for chemical resistance and use in extreme temperatures that drove the development of this material," said Stockwell Elastomerics CEO Bill Stockwell.
For more information on SSP4773, visit Stockwell.com.
Stockwell also unveiled a brochure highlighting tactile buttons of seven different fluorosilicone materials. The firm created the brochure to help engineers specify materials in the industrial, aerospace, aviation and analytical fields focusing on static sealing and cushioning. It can be requested online at stockwell.com/FluorosiliconeTouch.
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