Silicones covers polydimethylsiloxane-based raw materials and compounded forms used across aerospace manufacturing, including silicone rubbers, gels, foams, resins, and fluids that serve as base stocks for moulded seals, gaskets, thermal interface materials, and potting compounds, processed via vulcanisation, RTV cure, and LSR injection moulding to meet requirements for wide-temperature-range stability, dielectric performance, and flame resistance.
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Silicones suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
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Sectors serving Non-metal Materials companies:
Chemicals •
Plastics •
Processes •
Metals •
Composite Materials •
Forming Processes •
Process & Finishing Equipment •
Metal Processing & Heat Treatment •
Facilities Services
Non-metal Materials
Sectors purchasing from Non-metal Materials companies:
Seals & Sealing •
Airframer •
Airframe Assemblies •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Environmental Systems •
Mechanical Hardware •
Turbine Engines •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Fluid Power •
Structural Components •
Fuel Systems •
Landing Assemblies •
Furnishing & Trim •
Composite Materials •
Engine Structure & Casings •
Crew Seating •
Oxygen Systems & Equipment •
Cargo Systems •
Fasteners •
Adhesives •
Rotors & Propellers •
Safety & Emergency Systems •
Engine Accessories & Oil •
Coatings
