Fiberglass Reinforced Silicone Sheeting & Uncured Compounds
Silicone Sheeting with Fiberglass Reinforcements
Fiberglass-reinforced silicone combines the thermal stability and weather resistance of silicone with the added tear strength, dimensional stability, and mechanical durability of an embedded fiberglass layer.
This composite structure delivers reliable performance from −80°F to +500°F, resists swelling in lubricating oils, and excels in static and dynamic sealing applications.
Specification grade fiberglass sheet from ElastaPro meets AMS3320 and AMS3315. Commercial grade is also available.
Every batch is Made in USA under ElastaPro’s ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D quality system and shipped with a complete Certificate of Analysis (COA).
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Standard Sheet Sizes & Roll Dimensions
This solid silicone sheet from ElastaPro is available in these sizes and roll dimensions.
| Measurement | Type | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Standard | 36" | 914 mm |
| Width | Standard | 48" | 1219 mm |
| Width | Custom | Up to 67" | Up to 1701.8 mm |
| Thickness | Range | 0.020" to 0.375" | 0.508 mm to 9.525 mm |
| Cut Sheet | Standard | 12″ × 12" | 30.48 cm x 30.48 cm |
| Cut Sheet | Standard | 24″ × 24″ | 60.96 cm x 60.96 cm |
| Cut Sheet | Standard | 36″ × 36″ | 91.44 cm x 91.44 cm |
| Cut Sheet | Standard | 48" x 48" | 121.92 cm x 121.92 cm |
| Cut Sheet | Custom | — | — |
| Linear Length | Continuous | Up to 300" ft | Up to 91.44 m |
How Fiberglass Reinforced Silicone Sheet is Made
- Substrate Preparation: Woven fiberglass fabric (typically E-glass) is cleaned and treated with a specialized silane coupling agent. This primer creates chemical bonds between the inorganic glass fibers and the organic silicone polymer, preventing delamination under thermal or physical stress.
- Compounding & Formulating: Uncured silicone rubber gum is milled with fumed silica reinforcement, curing agents (peroxide or platinum catalysts), pigments, and functional fillers like flame retardants or heat stabilizers.
- Coating and Laminating: Uncured silicone compound is passed through precision multi-roll steel mills that press layer(s) of solid rubber directly onto both sides of the woven fiberglass core in a single continuous pass.
- Vulcanization & Curing: The coated or calendered sheet passes through a continuous heating tower or rotary press (rotocure). The heat triggers the catalyst, transforming the plastic silicone into a durable elastomeric solid fully bonded around the fiberglass core.
- Post-Cure Processing: The cured sheeting undergoes an extended post-cure baking cycle in a forced-air oven to drive off volatile catalyst byproducts and finalize compression set resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is fiberglass reinforced silicone sheeting, and how does it work?
Fiberglass reinforced silicone (silicone fiberglass sheet) is a composite material that integrates silicone rubber with an internal fiberglass fabric or mesh substrate.
The woven fiberglass acts as a structural skeleton within the silicone matrix, combining silicone’s inherent flexibility, heat resistance, and weatherability with the high tensile strength, dimensional stability, and tear resistance of fiberglass.
What are the main performance advantages of adding fiberglass to silicone rubber?
Reinforcing silicone rubber with fiberglass overcomes key limitations of unreinforced silicone by providing:
Enhanced Tear & Mechanical Strength: Prevents tearing and stretching under high tension, compression, or physical stress.
Dimensional Stability: Controls material elongation and thermal shrinkage to ensure precision tolerances in gasketing and sealing.
High Thermal Stability: Operates continuously across an extreme thermal window spanning from −70°F to +500°F (−57°C to +260°C).
Flexibility & Weatherability: Maintains environmental resistance to UV, ozone, moisture, and chemical exposure while enduring repeated mechanical flexing.
What applications and industries use fiberglass reinforced silicone composites?
Because of its unique combination of strength and thermal endurance, fiberglass reinforced silicone is specified across demanding industrial, aerospace, automotive, and electrical applications, including:
Thermal Management: Heat shielding, thermal insulation pads, and fire barrier seals.
Industrial Processing: Expansion joints, conveyor belting, and flexible ducting.
Electrical & Electronics: High-voltage insulation and specialized EMI shielding (when coated with conductive compounds).
Custom Gasketing: Precision die-cut seals for high-pressure or high-stress flange enclosures.
What is the temperature range for fiberglass reinforced silicone?
Standard fiberglass reinforced silicone sheeting operates across a continuous temperature range from −70°F to +500°F (−57°C to +260°C) depending on the specific compound formulation, fabric weight, and weave pattern.
This broad operating window makes it suitable for extreme thermal cycling environments without loss of structural integrity.
How does fiberglass reinforcement affect dimensional stability and elongation?
Unreinforced solid silicone rubber can stretch or deform under high bolting torque or mechanical tension. The internal fiberglass fabric controls elongation and limits physical distortion, ensuring that gaskets and seals maintain their exact shape, thickness, and sealing force under pressure or fluctuating temperatures.
Can fiberglass reinforced silicone sheeting be custom fabricated and converted?
Yes. Fiberglass reinforced silicone composites are highly versatile and offer extensive design flexibility. They can be manufactured in varying overall thicknesses, durometers, and custom fabric weave structures.
The material is fully compatible with standard fabrication methods, including die-cutting, waterjet cutting, lamination (including pressure-sensitive adhesive backing), and industrial sewing or bonding.