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What is VMQ?
“VMQ” stands for Vinyl Methyl Silicone, which is a type of silicone rubber material commonly known as Silicone Rubber or Silicone Elastomer. VMQ is a versatile elastomer with a wide range of applications due to its unique combination of properties.
VMQ Information
Process: Injection Molding, Compression Molding
Colors: Custom Colors
Tolerance: ±0.5mm
Price: Expensive
Application: automotive seals, gaskets, medical devices, food-grade components, electrical insulation, O-rings, grommets, baby bottle nipples, bakeware, and more.
Recommended Wall Thickness: 1mm-10mm or even thicker.
VMQ Properties
Vinyl Methyl Silicone (VMQ) is chosen for applications requiring high-temperature resistance, electrical insulation, and overall durability in demanding environments. There is a table to show the common VMQ properties below.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.1-1.3 |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 20-80 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | Good |
| Elongation at Break (%) | Good |
| Tear Strength (N/mm) | Good |
| Abrasion Resistance | Good |
| Flexibility | Good |
| Temperature Range (°C) | -60 to 230 |
| Electrical Insulation | Excellent |
| Chemical Resistance | Good |
| Solvent Resistance | Limited |
| Oil Resistance | Fair to Good |
| Adhesion to Metals | Good |
| Compression Set | Good |
| UV and Weather Resistance | Good |
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