Extruded
Cords are mostly made of rubber and has a great use in different industries.
Silicone is one important type of rubber that is used to make the extruded
cords.
Other than silicone, These days Urethane cord profiles are also much in use
for a number of critical applications. The following image is of extruded
Urethane cord profiles. Neoprene rubber is also used for producing extruded
cords.
Extruded cords offers the flexibility of a number of shapes. They can come
in square, flat, hollow, oval round to even twisted cross sections.
Parameters of Extruded Cords
Some of the important criteria on which these silicone extruded cords need
to be evaluated includes
- Dimensional accuracy
The following table summarizes tolerance for some standard section of
extruded cords
- Hardness range
- Temperature range
- Material, whether standard or customized
- Curing compound used
- Compression set range
Application of Extruded Cords
Extruded cords are made successfully into a variety of shapes and sizes
that have wide use. Some of the popular products are highlighted here.
Extruded cords have a great use in automotive applications. The welt or
piping on doors and seat panels are often made of extruded cords.
Actually to fully understand the application of extruded cords it is vital
to know that extruded cords can be cut to length and can be made into
different products. These products are:
