Silicone Manufacturers in the USA: How to Pick the Right Partner
When searching for reliable silicone manufacturers in the USA, engineers, procurement specialists, and product designers face a crowded market. Choosing the right domestic partner requires evaluating more than just price—it demands a deep look at material grades, regulatory compliance, custom compounding capabilities, and supply chain reliability. As a leading U.S.-based silicone manufacturer headquartered in Santa […]
Medium Strength Silicone Advantages
What are the advantages of medium strength silicone sheet? For starters, it provides an excellent balance between general purpose silicones and high strength silicones. The advantages don’t end there. High Tear and Tensile Strength Medium strength silicone sheets are engineered to achieve a higher tensile strength than standard grades. This prevents the material from tearing […]
BfR XV vs. FDA 21 CFR 177.2600: A Technical Comparison for Food-Grade Silicone
When specifying silicone elastomers for food contact applications, understanding the differences between European (BfR Recommendation XV) and U.S. (FDA 21 CFR 177.2600) standards is critical for compliance, material selection, and global market access. While both standards aim to prevent harmful chemical migration into food, they differ significantly in jurisdiction, testing methodologies, extraction limits, and curing […]
What the End of USP Class VI Means for Medical Manufacturers
For decades, USP Class VI has been a benchmark for material safety among medical device and component manufacturers. This standard applies to various medical polymers, but it’s long been associated with silicones because these elastomers are used extensively in medical seals, gaskets, and tubing. Design engineers and compliance teams put “USP Class VI compliant” on […]
AS9100 Certified Silicone Mixing for Aerospace and Defense
ElastaPro is an AS9100 certified silicone mixer – a rarity in the rubber industry. Many custom mixers have ISO 9100:2015 quality systems, but that might not be enough for your next aerospace or defense project. AS9100 incorporates the entirety of the ISO 9001 quality framework and then adds over 100 extra requirements that are specifically […]
ElastaPro’s Silicone Mixing and Compounding Capabilities
ElastaPro is one of North America’s largest mixers of silicone rubber because we calender more solid silicone sheeting than any other supplier on the continent. As a silicone manufacturer, our capabilities don’t just benefit customers who buy our sheet materials. We also supply uncured silicone compounds with consistency, reliability, and speed – and it’s backed […]
Why Military Programs Trust ElastaPro for Spec-Grade Silicones
Military programs need silicones with consistent properties, proven performance, and full traceability. From our spec-grade silicones to our in-house testing capabilities, ElastaPro makes materials that are designed for mission-critical applications and backed by documentation that proves their compliance with military standards and specifications. Spec-Grade Military Silicones and Fluorosilicones ElastaPro’s military silicones and fluorosilicones are Made […]
ElastaPro Requalifies Four Military Fluorosilicones
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA – May 27, 2026 – ElastaPro, North America’s largest supplier of solid silicone sheet, is announcing that ACE Laboratories has requalified four of its military fluorosilicones. The ISO/IEC 17025 accredited independent laboratory recently tested samples of ElastaPro materials for conformance with the following specifications: AMS-R-25988B Type II, Class 1, Grade 40 […]
Choosing the Right Silicone Company
Selecting the right silicone company isn’t just about price or lead time — it’s about whether the material you receive will perform reliably in your application, meet the right specification, and arrive with the traceability and quality controls your industry requires. The right silicone partner understands not only the material, but the environment, regulatory requirements, […]
Silicone Requalification: Know the Risks and Costs
Buying silicone sheeting and uncured compound might seem like a low-risk activity, even when you’re purchasing spec-grade materials. A silicone that’s “qualified” meets mechanical, chemical and regulatory requirements and can remain in the same bill of materials (BOM) for years. In an age of global sourcing, however, believing that a compound won’t change is risky. […]
Fluorosilicone Chemical Compatibility Charts
ElastaPro makes fluorosilicone materials resist petroleum oils and hydrocarbon fluids. For full specifications and product availability, visit our Fluorosilicone pillar page. Although fluorosilicones resist many aggressive chemicals, they do not resist all chemicals. Use the fluorosilicone chemical compatibility charts below for information about resistance to: Fuels Oils and lubricants Solvents Water and coolants Chemicals and industrial […]
Do Your Spec-Grade Silicones Contain Risky Raw Materials?
Material specifications are a matter of mission assurance in defense, aerospace, nuclear, and healthcare applications. Engineers diligently call out ASTM standards, AMS specs, and approved suppliers – and rightfully so. But there’s a critical question that often goes unasked. Where do the raw materials that make up your spec-grade materials come from? Do You Know […]