GMW16392
Silicone Foams
| Organization: | GMW |
| Publication Date: | 1 September 2011 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 7 |
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Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.
Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.
Material Description. This specification covers a silicone foam material used for sealing various components within a General Motors vehicle. These silicone foam materials are recommended for applications where the normal temperature range is -55 °C to +200 °C.
Material Class.
• Class I - Open Cell
• Class II - Closed Cell
Typical Applications. This material is used as a primary seal for air, dust and automotive fluids where exposure to high temperatures and low compression set is a factor. Materials can be produced in continuous roll, sheet or cast bun blocks. Products qualified to this specification shall be identified by compression force deflection ranges per ASTM D1056 at 25% compression.
Type 1. This is a low modulus (soft cellular) foam, which can be easily compressed and used as noise isolation and as an air, dust and fluid seal.
Type 2. This is a medium modulus (medium cellular) foam, which can be easily compressed and used as noise isolation and as an air, dust and fluid seal.
Type 3. This is a firm modulus (firm cellular) foam, which can be easily compressed and used as noise isolation and as an air, dust and fluid seal.
Remarks. These materials are considered low-density silicone foams.
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