UV Resistant Silicone Gaskets

Silicone gaskets are available in a range of various forms including solid, silicone, silicone sponge sheet and silicone foam. There are also high performance gaskets available which are designed to resist the effects of UV light, high temperatures and chemicals for longer lasting.

The degradation of rubber and gaskets can often be directly linked to UV and ozone exposure. Therefore, for outdoor applications, the correct material will need to be sourced in order to prevent drying, cracking, hardening, flaking and scaling or of any decay of the intended product. These are some of the first signs of failure due to … Read the rest