Engineered Silicone Rubber Elastomers for Automotive Applications
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Select Versatile Silicone Rubber
for Reliable Performance and
Durable Operation
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Design with temperature-resistant silicone rubber.
Meet severe-duty service requirements.
These proven, high-performance materials
meet severe-duty service requirements in a
variety of applications with a combination
of mechanical properties and environmental
resistance that many organic elastomers
cannot match.
Typical Application
Application Description
Engine
Anti-drainback oil filter valve
Prevents oil from draining
back into oil pan (reservoir)
through horizontally
mounted oil filter after
engine shutdown. Oil is then
present at engine startup to
ensure immediate delivery
to sensitive upper-engine
components.
Engine
Cylinder head gasket
Gasket between cylinder
head and engine block to
prevent leakage of engine
oil and coolants.
Engine
Oil pan gasket
Seal reservoir for engine
lubricating oil; attached to
the underside of the cylinder
block.
Engine
Rocker cover gasket
Cover and protect valve
components (cam, shaft,
lifters, valves, etc.) of
overhead camshaft engines
and seal oil for lubrication.
Engine
Air intake manifold gasket
Seal intake manifold to
cylinder head. Gasket
allows for sealing of oil,
coolant and air.
Driveline
CVJ boots
The boot is designed to seal
the constant velocity joint
(CVJ) on the driveshaft.
Prevents grease inside
from flowing out and foreign
matter from entering.
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Powertrain Systems
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Versatile silicone rubber from Dow Corning
can help you meet application requirements
for reliable performance and durable operation.
Silastic® brand elastomers and Dow Corning ®
brand formed-in-place gasketing materials
withstand harsh operating conditions in
various automotive systems and components.
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Standard and custom compounds of
temperature-resistant silicone rubber (-55°C
to +230°C) and fuel-resistant fluorosilicone
rubber (-70°C to +200°C) provide you with
design flexibility and processing options.
You can rely on Dow Corning innovation,
expertise, and service and support for help.
Service Requirement
Proposed Dow Corning ® or Silastic® Products*
Stable mechanical properties;
resistance to hardening or softening
over a wide range of service
temperatures; oil resistance.
Silastic ® LSR 9390-70
Silastic ® LSR 9491-70
Silastic ® LSR LC 70-9492
Silastic ® HCR EHX65MOR00
Heat resistance; oil resistance.
Silastic ® LSR 9390-70
Silastic ® HCR MX 4108
Resistant to engine oil; good
compression set.
Silastic ® HCR Q4-2918
Silastic ® HCR Q4-2918LV
Good resistance to oil; good
compression set and compression
stress relaxation.
Silastic ® HCR Q4-2918
Silastic ® HCR Q4-2918LV
Silastic ® HCR 24048-V
Silastic ® HCR 24057-V
Silastic ® HCR 24096-V
Silastic ® HCR 24097-V
Silastic ® HCR MX 4108
CIPG (Cured-in-Place Gasketing):
Dow Corning ® LSR D94-45M
Dow Corning ® LSR D94-30P
Oil resistance; good aging in hot fuel
vapors; good compression set.
Silastic ® FSR 28001-V
Silastic ® FSR 28008-V
Silastic ® FSR 28057-V
Silastic ® FSR EHX65MOR00
CIPG (Cured-in-Place Gasketing):
Dow Corning ® LSR D94-45M
Dow Corning ® LSR D94-30P
High fatigue life; flexibility over a
wide range of service temperatures;
chemical resistance to grease and
contaminants.
Silastic ® HCR EHX55MHS00
Silastic ® HCR EHX55MHR00
Silastic ® HCR EHX60MHM00
Silastic ® HCR EHP60MHS01
* Example of products used in these applications. Actual high consistency rubber compounds (HCR and
FSR) will be adapted to production process (extrusion, molding, injection, calendering) and to customer
specifications. Check your actual needs with Dow Corning customer service.
HCR: High Consistency Rubber
LSR: Liquid Silicone Rubber
FSR: Fluorosilicone Rubber
F-LSR: Fluoro Liquid Silicone Rubber
Typical Application
Application Description
Engine cooling
Radiator seal
Sealing and/or bonding
radiator parts together.
Engine air delivery
Intercooler hose (also
known as air charge hose,
turbocharger hose and
crossover hose)
Carries air from the turbocharger to the intercooler
on the hot side of an engine
or connects the intercooler
outlet to the manifold inlet of
an engine.
Engine cooling
Water coolant hose and
radiator hose
Conveys low-pressure
coolant fluids from and to the
radiator for engine cooling.
Interior heating
Heater hose
Low-pressure hose conveys
hot water to the interior
heating system for driver
and passenger comfort.
Exhaust and exhaust
supports
Exhaust pipe hangers,
engine mounts
Sound and vibration damping
of exhaust pipe, catalyst and
diesel particulate filter.
Electrical
Wire harness connector seal
Seal components to protect
the integrity of connections
in extreme temperatures
and to protect from contact
with fluids under the hood.
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Powertrain Systems
Service Requirement
Proposed Dow Corning ® or Silastic® Products*
Chemical resistance to coolant
and low compression set; excellent
bonding properties.
Silastic ® LSR LC 70-2004
Silastic ® LSR LCL 50-9000 SA (self-adhesive)
CIPG (Cured-in-Place Gasketing):
Dow Corning ® LSR D94-45M
Dow Corning ® LSR D94-30P
Wide range of service temperatures;
fuel/oil resistance; adhesion to
fabric and other rubber layers; high
mechanical strength.
Outer Layer:
Silastic ® HCR HCC 55-1002-NP
Silastic ® HCR HCC 55-1019-NP
Silastic ® HCR HCC 60-1013-GP
Silastic ® HCR HCC 65-1027-NP
Silastic ® HCR HCC 70-1012-GP
Silastic ® HCR HCC 70-1031-NP
Silastic ® HCR EHX70EHS00
Self-Adhesive Compounds
Intermediate HCR Layer:
Silastic ® HCR HCE 70-4770 SA BLACK
Liner:
Silastic ® FSR FCC 50-1014-FX
Silastic ® FSR FCC 50-1042-FX
Silastic ® FSR FCC 55-1047-FX
Liner:
Silastic ® FSR FCE 50-4948 SA RED
Coolant resistance with good heat
resistance. Both discontinuous
production by winding calendered
material on mandrels and modern
extrusion processes require high
green strength.
Silastic ® HCR 20076-D Blue
Silastic ® HCR 20093-T Blue
Silastic ® HCR HCE 65-1029-NP
Silastic ® HCR HCE 65-1030-NP
Silastic ® HCR HCE 70-1026-NP
Silastic ® HCR EHX70EHS00
Silastic ® HCR BASE GP-700
Silastic ® HCR BASE GP-600
Coolant chemical resistance
with good heat resistance. Both
discontinuous production by winding
calendered material on mandrels
and modern extrusion processes
require high green strength.
Silastic ® HCR 27788-Z
Silastic ® HCR 27790-Z
High tear strength; withstand higher
temperatures than NR (Natural
Rubber); stable mechanical properties
whether the engine is cold or warm,
or running at high or low speeds.
Silastic ® HCR EHX55MHS01
Silastic ® HCR EHP65MHT00
Silastic ® HCR EHP70MHT00
Silastic ® HCR HCM 75-4731
Watertight and easy assembly with
self-lubricating rubber.
Self-Lubricating LSR Range, High Mechanical Properties:
Silastic ® LSR 9412/50
Silastic ® LSR 9412/30
Silastic ® LSR 9414/30
Silastic ® LSR 9414/50
Silastic ® LSR 9416/30
Silastic ® LSR 9416/50
Self-Lubricating LSR Range, Easy Processing:
Silastic ® LSR LC 9426
Silastic ® LSR LC 9454
Silastic ® LSR LC 9434
Silastic ® LSR LC 9460
Silastic ® LSR LC 9436
Silastic ® LSR LC 9462
Silastic ® LSR LC 9451
Silastic ® HCR WS190-60-01
Silastic ® LSR LC 9452
* Example of products used in these applications. Actual high consistency rubber compounds (HCR and
FSR) will be adapted to production process (extrusion, molding, injection, calendering) and to customer
specifications. Check your actual needs with Dow Corning customer service.
HCR: High Consistency Rubber
LSR: Liquid Silicone Rubber
FSR: Fluorosilicone Rubber
F-LSR: Fluoro Liquid Silicone Rubber
Typical Application
Application Description
Electrical
DLI (distributor-less ignition)
The high-voltage plug wire
runs directly from the ignition
coil to the spark plug.
Electrical
Spark plug boot
The boot is a weathertight,
insulating cap. It ensures
high voltage is delivered to
the spark plug.
Electrical
Ignition cable
The ignition cables bring
high voltage from the
distributor to the spark
plugs and are exposed to
high underhood engine
temperatures.
Fuel delivery
Diaphragm
Diaphragms working in
fuel-carrying systems like
fuel injection pumps and
accelerator pumps are
used for:
- Control of fuel supply;
- Damping of vibrations and
pressure surges;
- Separation and delivery of
liquid and gaseous media;
- Gasketing.
Emission controls
Diaphragms for EGR valve
Various recirculation
components that move
exhaust gas or blow-by gas
back into the air intake or
exhaust circuits. Various fuel
system components that
move fuel vapors or liquid
through the engine.
Fuel delivery
Quick connector seal
Seal against leakage at
connections in plastic fuel
lines. These couplings
may be easily connected or
disconnected.
Mechanical
Bellows
Device of folded flexible
material to cover and protect
moving parts.
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Powertrain Systems
Service Requirement
Proposed Dow Corning ® or Silastic® Products*
Weatherability; wide range of service
temperatures.
Silastic ® HCR EHX80EEC00
Silastic ® HCR EHX80MHR00
Electrical insulation for high voltages;
high service temperature.
Silastic ® HCR EHX50MHS00
Silastic ® HCR EHP60MHS00
Silastic ® HCR EHP70MHS00
Silastic ® LSR 9280/60E
Silastic ® LSR 9280/70E
Silastic ® LSR 9780/50E
Silastic ® LSR 9780/60E
Electrical insulation for high voltages;
high service temperature.
Silastic ® HCR HCE 70-1033
Silastic ® HCR EHX80EEI00
Fuel resistance and flexibility over a
wide range of service temperatures.
Silastic ® HCR 28075HD-V
Silastic ® FSR EFX60MLC00
Silastic ® FSR EFX20MHS00
Silastic ® FSR EFX30MHS00
Silastic ® FSR EFX60MHS00
Silastic ® F-LSR 30-9201
Silastic ® F-LSR 40-9201
Fuel resistance; high service
temperature (200°C).
Silastic ® FSR 28075HD-V
Silastic ® FSR EFX60MLC00
Silastic ® F-LSR 30-9201
Silastic ® F-LSR 40-9201
Fuel resistance; very low service
temperature (-50°C); good
permeation resistance; good
compression set and stress
relaxation properties; low swell;
high tear strength.
Silastic ® FSR 28075HD-V
Silastic ® FSR EFX70MHR00
Silastic ® FSR EFX70MLC00
Silastic ® FSR EFX75MLC00
Silastic ® FSR FCM 75-4955
Good mechanical properties and
tear strength; weatherability.
Silastic ® HCR EHX50MHR00
Silastic ® HCR EHP60MHS01
Silastic ® HCR EHX75MHS00
* Example of products used in these applications. Actual high consistency rubber compounds (HCR and
FSR) will be adapted to production process (extrusion, molding, injection, calendering) and to customer
specifications. Check your actual needs with Dow Corning customer service.
HCR: High Consistency Rubber
LSR: Liquid Silicone Rubber
FSR: Fluorosilicone Rubber
F-LSR: Fluoro Liquid Silicone Rubber
Learn more
Get details about using engineered silicone rubber
elastomers from Dow Corning to meet your automotive
application requirements. Visit dowcorning.com/auto
or e-mail automotive@dowcorning.com.
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