High-Temperature Silicone Sealant Formula

A robust silicone sealant designed to withstand extreme temperatures up to 300°C, ideal for sealing automotive engines, exhaust systems, and industrial equipment. It provides excellent resistance against thermal cycling and vibration, ensuring long-lasting durability and tight seals under harsh conditions.

Technical Specifications

  • pH Level: Not applicable for anhydrous sealants
  • Shelf Life: 12 months in unopened packages; store in a cool, dry place.
  • Batch Size: 500 kg
  • Processing Time: Approx. 2.5 hours including all phases
  • Temperature: Ambient for mixing; 150°C for curing
  • Storage: Store at 5-25°C with low humidity.
  • Viscosity: 300,000 mPa·s (Brookfield Viscometer, Spindle #7 at 10 RPM)
  • Certification: ISO 9001:2015, REACH Compliant

Ingredients

IngredientPercentageFunction
Silicone Elastomer80.0%Provides a flexible, heat-resistant matrix that forms the primary sealing body.
Fumed Silica10.0%Reinforces the silicone matrix, enhancing mechanical properties and viscosity.
Curing Agent5.0%Initiates cross-linking to cure the silicone matrix, forming a durable seal.
Colorant3.0%Provides pigmentation to the sealant for aesthetic or identification purposes.
Adhesion Promoter2.0%Enhances the bond strength of the sealant to various substrates.

Manufacturing Process

Mixing Phase

  1. Mix Silicone Elastomer and Fumed Silica in a planetary mixer at 60 RPM for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Slowly incorporate the Curing Agent and mix for an additional 15 minutes.
  3. Add the Colorant and continue mixing until fully uniform, checking for consistency and color homogeneity.

Curing Phase

  1. Transfer mixed sealant into cartridges.
  2. Cure at 150°C for 1 hour in a convection oven, monitoring for complete polymerization.

Usage Instructions

Apply using a standard caulking gun. Ensure substrates are clean and dry before applying the sealant. Measure application bead size depending on the gap and expected thermal expansion.

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