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:

O Rings

Seals

Gaskets