DuraSil® Silicone Fabric

Description

The DuraSil® Silicone Series is the most conformable, flexible, trackable, and wear resistant product line offered by AFC. This series is made from woven fiberglass substrates that have been coated on one or both sides with silicone rubber. These fabrics provide a higher friction surface with different release qualities than PTFE (Fluon®) coated fabrics. In fact, some products that may adhere to PTFE coated fabrics may not adhere to silicone coated surfaces. Available in multiple colors and with multiple plies, (up to three), these fabrics areused in applications where a surface grip with excellent release is desired.

DuraSil® Coated Fabric Characteristics

DuraSil® Fabrics are engineered to retain the distinctive properties of silicone, but by adding a glass fabric to the matrix, AFC is able to obtain the added benefits of dimensional stability, durability, excellent tensile strength and low elongation. DuraSil® Fabrics have received USDA approval for food processing and handling, and are FDA compliant (21 CFR177.2600). In addition, the DuraSil® Fabrics can operate in temperatures from -100°F to 500°F (-73°C to 302°C).

Typical Applications

Packaging:

Shrink tunnel curtains

Food Products:

Tray liners
Cooking wheets
Manufacturing of flavorants

Aerospace, Communications & Military:

Tank seals and containment barriers
Gaskets, membranes, seals and diaphragms
Protective curtains and aprons

Other Applications:

Insulation and protection
Release sheets/separation materials
Expansion joints

Additional applications exist. Contact AFC for more specific information.

Styles Available

Product ID	Color	Plys	Friction Surface	Nominal Thickness	Weight (lbs/sq. yd.)	Tensile Warp (lbs/sq. in.)	Tensile Fill (lbs/sq. in.)	Maximum Widths (in.)
30-07	Red	1	N	.007″	0.51	125	140	38*
30-10	Red	1	N	.010″	0.62	125	140	38*
30-15	Red	1	N	.015″	0.87	250	200	38*
30-18	Red	1	N	.018″	1.05	525	375	38*
30-20	Red	1	Y	.020″	1.15	525	375	50
30-25	Red	1	N	.025″	1.44	525	375	38*, 50
30-42	Red	2	Y	.042″	2.05	525	375	40*, 50
30-62	Red	3	Y	.060″	3.07	525	375	50
31-10	White	1	N	.010″	0.62	125	140	38*
31-15	White	1	N	.015″	0.87	250	200	38
31-18	White	1	N	.018″	1.05	525	375	38*
31-20	White	1	Y	.020″	1.15	525	375	50*
31-25	White	1	N	.025″	1.44	525	375	38*, 50
31-42	White	2	Y	.042″	2.05	525	375	40, 50
31-62	White	3	Y	.060″	3.07	525	375	50*
32-25	Black	1	N	.025″	1.44	525	375	38, 50
32-42	Black	2	Y	.042″	2.05	525	375	50*
34-25	Gray	1	N	.025″	1.44	525	375	38, 50

*Although material width is standard, additional lead-time may be required. Please note: Additional thicknesses, styles and widths available upon special request. Other colors are available in above styles. Consult factory.

Disclaimer: The above tensile values are from Table 6 of Specification D579 and actual tensile values will vary. AFC tests tensile strength to ASTM D828 and actual tensile values will be provided upon request.

DuraSil® Silicone Fabric

DuraSil® Silicone Fabric

Description