| General Purpose SealingCost-effective, wide temperature range, most common industrial applications | VMQ Vinyl-Methyl Silicone | Best balance of cost and performance. Good for static/dynamic seals, gaskets, O-rings. Not recommended for oil/fuel exposure. | HCRLSRRTV |
| Fuel / Oil ExposureAutomotive, aerospace, fuel systems, hydraulic environments | FVMQ Fluorosilicone | Superior resistance to fuels, oils, and hydrocarbon solvents. Trade-off: slightly lower maximum temperature (+175°C vs +200°C) and higher cost. | HCRLSR |
| Extreme Low TemperatureArctic, cryogenic, aerospace, outdoor in extreme cold | PVMQ Phenyl-Vinyl-Methyl | Maintains flexibility down to -90°C. Phenyl groups disrupt crystallization. Ideal for seals and connectors in cold environments. | HCR |
| High Structural StrengthLow deformation under load, high tear resistance, dimensional stability | Fiberglass Reinforced VMQ Glass Fiber Filled | Tensile strength up to 15 MPa and tear strength up to 60 kN/m. Good for structural gaskets, high-pressure seals, and anti-extrusion rings. | HCRSheet |
| Lightweight CushioningThermal/acoustic insulation, shock absorption, compressible seals | Silicone Foam Cellular / Sponge Silicone | Low density with closed/open cell structure. Not for high-pressure sealing. Good for gap filling, EMI shielding gaskets, and thermal barriers. | SheetCordProfile |
| Medical / Food ContactFDA compliance, biocompatibility, low extractables | VMQ Platinum Cured Grade | Platinum (addition) curing eliminates peroxide by-products. Meets USP Class VI and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600. Low volatile content. | LSRHCR |
| High Voltage InsulationCable accessories, electrical insulators, transformer gaskets | VMQ Unfilled or Mineral Filled | Excellent dielectric properties and volume resistivity. Unfilled grades preferred for highest insulation. Mineral fillers can improve tracking resistance. | HCRLSRRTV |
| Long-Term Outdoor ExposureUV resistance, ozone resistance, weather sealing for 20+ years | VMQ or FVMQ Both are excellent | All silicone rubbers have outstanding UV and ozone resistance. VMQ is preferred for general weatherstripping; FVMQ if combined with oil exposure. | HCRLSR |
| Complex Thin-Walled PartsHigh precision, intricate geometries, flash-free molding | VMQ LSR Grade | LSR’s low viscosity enables injection molding of thin walls and complex shapes with minimal flash. Faster cycle times than compression molding. | LSR |
| High Temperature + Oil CombinedEngine compartments, turbocharger systems, transmission seals | FVMQ High-Temp Fluorosilicone | Specialty FVMQ formulations can extend upper limit to +200°C while retaining fuel resistance. Premium grade with higher cost. | HCR |