Silicones That Work

EMI O-rings combine environmental sealing with protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI). They’re made of silicone compounds that are filled with metal or metal-coated particles such as silver, silver-aluminum, or nickel-graphite. Gasket fabricators produce EMI O-rings by cutting EMI cord stock and then bonding the ends of cut lengths together. Applications for these donut-shaped seals include automotive, aerospace, industrial, medical, and military electronics. To convert EMI [...]

Silicone greases provide parts lubrication and electrical insulation for applications that require resistance to demanding temperatures, pressures, and loads. These industrial lubricants have excellent fluidity at low temperatures and exhibit low volatility and good thermal stability at high temperatures. Compared to petroleum-based lubricants, silicone greases also have a wider useful temperature range.   Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) supplies silicone greases, lubricating [...]

Savannah is the oldest city in the state of Georgia. Visitors admire its historic buildings and cobblestone streets, but America’s Most Haunted City isn’t stuck in the past. Recently, members of the Gasket Fabricators Association (GFA) met in Savannah for the GFA’s semi-annual meeting. Topics of discussion included the current state and future prospects of an industry that’s moving rapidly.  As a leading supplier of specialized elastomers, Specialty Silicone [...]

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) of Ballston Spa, New York (USA) is a global company that supplies unique silicone products for some of the world’s most challenging applications. SSP’s specialized elastomers can be found in technologies ranging from military electronics and medical devices to automotive electronics and satellite communications. As worldwide demand for silicones continues to grow, SSP is leading the way with innovative elastomers backed by international shipping and [...]

Important: This article contains new information about SSP's product offerings. Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) supplies 50, 60, and 70 durometer silicones that meet the full requirements of the A-A-59588 3B specification – with no exceptions for flexural testing. Other suppliers may claim to meet this requirement, but industry-wide compliance has been inconsistent. The 50, 60, and 70 durometer silicones that SSP supplies have been tested and certified to the full A-A-59588 3B [...]