Silicone Rubber
Extrusion, molded parts, sheets, and profiles for sealing, insulation, vibration control, and thermal exposure.
Durometer review | thermal aging | color and clarity
Elastomers & Industrial Rubber Products
Hutchinson — Hutchinson: Configure the Component Around the Real Duty Cycle
Start with service conditions, processing constraints and the evidence your approval team needs. The result is a clearer route to grade, component or converted-product review.
Grouped specification basis
Fast comparison points before a sample request
| Group | Parameter | Typical Planning Range |
|---|---|---|
| Elastomer Selection | ||
| Base polymer | EPDM, NBR, CR, silicone, FKM, polyurethane | Chosen by media, ozone, compression set, and temperature exposure |
| Hardness | Shore A target | 35A-90A with tolerance defined during print review |
| Process Control | ||
| Manufacturing | Extrusion, compression molding, transfer molding, die cutting | Matched to geometry, wall thickness, and annual demand |
| Documentation | COC, SDS, REACH/RoHS declaration, PPAP support | Prepared according to customer approval path |
Product focus
Elastomer and silicone lines ready for inquiry.
RTV Silicone Sealants
One-part and two-part sealant discussions for assembly bonding, gasketing, moisture protection, and maintenance work.
Skin time | adhesion | cure depth
Silicone Foam
Compressible sealing materials for gap filling, electronics enclosure protection, vibration damping, and thermal cycling.
Compression set | density | flame behaviorTechnical operating model
Each Hutchinson review moves from chemistry to supply reality.
01
Application window first
Before grade discussion, Hutchinson frames temperature range, expected movement, contact fluids, substrate surface energy and target service interval so unsuitable materials are removed early.
02
Process data stays attached
Material recommendations include conversion notes for extrusion, injection molding, coating or laminating so buyers can evaluate the cost of processing, not only the nominal resin price.
03
Compliance mapped to end use
Regulatory conversations are linked to geography, food-contact exposure, automotive documentation, medical risk and customer restricted-substance lists rather than treated as generic certificates.
ScopeProduct families defined by application
EvidenceInquiry evidence path
ReviewQualification checkpoints
GlobalBuyer support mindset
Send one material brief. Get a usable data path.
Share the polymer family, process, annual demand, region, and documents required. Hutchinson will return a concise sourcing response for review.