Red silicone sheet, translucent food-grade silicone and clear silicone tubing on a stainless steel table in a clean workshop
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Silicone & High Temperature

The right silicone for the job, specified by people who know materials.

Sheet, sponge, cord, strip, tubing, hose and inflatable seals in general purpose, high temperature, food-contact, flame-retardant and metal-detectable grades. Tell us the temperature, the application and the standard you need to meet, and our specialists will find the right material and come back to you fast.

  • Matched to your temperature and standard
  • Expert replies within 3 hours
  • High quality, traceable grades
  • Family-run since 1996

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Every item is supplied to order, in the grade, size and finish your application needs.

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−40 to +200°C
General purpose silicone sheet rating
Up to 300°C
Continuous rating of high temperature sheet grades
FDA · EC 1935
Food-contact grades available across sheet, sponge, cord and tube
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Silicone product families in the range

Can't find what you need?

Tell us the application. We will find the silicone.

Not sure which grade, density or standard applies? Send us the details or call, and a specialist will come back to you within 3 hours with a recommendation, a price and lead times.

Helpful to include

  • What the part does and where
  • Size, drawing or sample
  • Continuous and peak temperature
  • Standards: food, WRAS, flame, metal-detectable
01925 825552info@crystalrubber.co.uk

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

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Why specify silicone through Crystal Rubber

Expert knowledge, the highest quality materials, and fast answers.

Silicone rubber swatches and tubing on a specialist’s desk

Specialists who know silicone

Temperature, cure system, density, food contact, fire rating: our team asks the right questions and recommends the grade that will last in your application.

Silicone tubing, sponge cord, D-section seal and red silicone sheet measured with a caliper

The highest quality materials

Grades from established manufacturers, with food-contact, WRAS and flame-retardant options and data sheets available on request.

Silicone gaskets being cut precisely from red silicone sheet on a cutting table

Supplied to your size

Sheet, cut gaskets, strips, joined rings and extrusions supplied to your drawing, sample or dimensions, from a single part to production quantities.

How it works

From enquiry to delivery, with expert communication throughout.

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    Step 1

    Tell us your requirements

    Share the application, sizes, temperature and any standards the silicone must meet.

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    Step 2

    We specify and quote

    Our specialists recommend the right grade and send a clear quote with lead times.

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    Step 3

    Fast shipping

    Once you are happy, we arrange fast delivery to your site.

Expert communication throughout: one point of contact who keeps you updated at every stage.

Start your enquiry

Specifying silicone

What to send us for a fast quote.

Share what you know. Our specialists will work out the rest with you.

Send us your details
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    Form

    Sheet, sponge, cord, strip, tube, extrusion, moulding, inflatable seal or cut part.

  2. 2

    Size

    Drawing (DXF or PDF) or sample, with thickness, ID/OD or cross-section and tolerances.

  3. 3

    Temperature

    Continuous and peak, and whether the part is open to air or enclosed.

  4. 4

    Compliance

    Food contact, WRAS, USP Class VI, flame rating or metal-detectable.

  5. 5

    Media

    Water, steam, oils, fuels or cleaning chemicals it will meet.

  6. 6

    Hardness & colour

    Shore A for solid grades, or sponge density.

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    Finish

    Plain or self-adhesive, cut, joined into rings or frames.

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    Quantity & date

    One-off, batch or call-off, and when you need it.

Choosing a grade

Which silicone suits your application?

GradeChoose it forTypical uses
General purpose sheetRated −40 to +200 °C (230 °C intermittent), food-contact gradeGaskets, seals, oven and hopper doors
High temperature sheetContinuous service at 300 °C, intermittent to 315 °CHeat sealing, dryers, heat treatment
Platinum-curedNo peroxide by-products, high tear strength, non-yellowingPharmaceutical, food and peristaltic pump tube
Flame retardantGrades that meet UL 94 V-0, EN 45545-2 and BS 6853Rail interiors, electronics, enclosures
Metal detectableFragments show up on food-line metal detectorsFood and pharmaceutical processing seals
Closed-cell spongeSeals uneven gaps with low closing forceEnclosure doors, lids, lighting

Silicone reaches its top temperatures only with air present; in sealed, oxygen-starved joints the usable temperature is lower. Tell us the conditions and we will confirm the grade.

Standards

Silicone grades available to recognised standards.

  • FDA 177.2600

    Grades that meet FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 for repeated food contact.

  • EC 1935/2004

    Food-contact grades for the UK and EU, commonly shown against BfR Recommendation XV.

  • WRAS

    WRAS-approved silicone tube materials for hot and cold potable water.

  • UL 94 V-0

    Flame-retardant sheet and foam grades, depending on grade and thickness.

  • EN 45545-2

    Flame-retardant grades for rail fire, smoke and toxicity requirements.

Approvals belong to the material grade. Check the individual product, or ask us to confirm it covers your application.

What our customers say

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Questions

Frequently asked.

What temperature can silicone take?

General purpose grades are rated −40 °C to +200 °C, with short excursions to about 230 °C. High temperature grades run continuously at 300 °C. Silicone needs air to reach these limits, so tell us the continuous and peak temperatures and whether the joint is enclosed.

Do you supply food-safe silicone?

Yes. Grades are available that meet FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and EC 1935/2004, including platinum-cured and blue metal-detectable grades for food and pharmaceutical lines.

Can you supply gaskets and seals cut to my drawing?

Yes. Send a DXF or PDF drawing, dimensions or a sample. We supply cut gaskets, strips and washers, plain or self-adhesive, and can join cord or extrusions into rings and frames.

Solid or sponge silicone: which do I need?

Solid silicone suits gaskets under clamping load, pressure seals and wear. Closed-cell sponge seals uneven gaps with low closing force, such as enclosure doors, lids and light fittings. Sponge density sets how firm it feels.

Do you have flame-retardant silicone for rail or electronics?

Yes. Grades are available that meet UL 94 V-0 and rail fire standards such as EN 45545-2 and BS 6853, depending on grade and thickness. Tell us the standard and hazard level you need to meet.

Is WRAS-approved silicone available?

Yes. WRAS-approved silicone tube grades are available for hot and cold potable water. Tell us the application so we can confirm the approval covers it.

What is the minimum order, and how long does it take?

Everything is supplied to order, so we quote each job individually, with lead times on the quote. Small batches and prototypes are welcome.

Can you provide certificates and data sheets?

Certificates of conformity and material data sheets are available on request.

Talk to our experts

Can't find what you're looking for?

Not sure which grade, density or standard applies? Send us the details or call, and a specialist will come back to you within 3 hours with a recommendation, a price and lead times.

Helpful to include

  • What the part does and where
  • Size, drawing or sample
  • Continuous and peak temperature
  • Standards: food, WRAS, flame, metal-detectable
01925 825552info@crystalrubber.co.uk

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

Let us provide you with a free bespoke quote.

By sending this enquiry you agree that we may contact you by email or telephone with a quote and related product information. We handle your details in line with our Privacy Policy, and your enquiry is subject to our Terms and Conditions. We will not add you to a marketing list without asking you first.

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