Description

The DuraSil® Silicone Series is the most conformable, flexible 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 coated fabrics. In fact, some products that may adhere to PTFE coated fabrics may not adhere to a silicone coated surfaces. Available in multiple colors and with multiple plies, (up to three). These fabrics are used 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 -100ºF to 500ºF (-73ºC to 302ºC).

Typical Applications:
  • Packaging
  • Food
  • Aerospace, Communications & Military
  • Other Applications
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Color

N/A Red

Width

N/A 50 in

Piles

N/A 3

Friction Surface

N/A Y

Nominal Thickness

N/A 0.060 in

Weight

N/A 3.07 lbs/yd²

Tensile Wrap

N/A 525 lbs/in²

Tensile Fill

N/A 375 lbs/in²

Notes

N/A Additional thicknesses and styles available upon special request. Other colors are available in above styles. Consult factory.

Typical Applications

Packaging

N/A
  • Shrink tunnel curtains

Food Products

N/A
  • Tray liners
  • Cooking sheets

Aerospace, Communications & Military

N/A
  • Tank seals and contaminant barriers
  • Gaskets, membranes, seals and diaphragms
  • Protective curtains and aprons

Other Applications

N/A
  • Insulation and protection
  • Release sheets/separation materials
  • Expansion joints

Fabrication Capabilities

N/A AFC offers the following fabrication capabilities and services for its fabrics:

  • Conveyor belting
  • Specialty fabrication
  • Custom fabric and tape slitting
  • Fabric and tape sheeting
  • Custom die cutting
  • Belt and fabric perforating

Fabric Treatments and Specialty Coatings

N/A AFC can specially treat its fabrics to provide an adhesive (tape), bondable, abrasion resistant, or static-dissipative surface. In addition, the company also specialty coats fabrics to meet specific application needs.