In frigid environments with temperatures dozens of degrees below zero, many rubber materials become as brittle as glass, leading to equipment seal failure and component damage. However, the low phenyl content version of IOTA120 Methyl Phenyl Vinyl Silicone Rubber can maintain flexibility and elasticity in extreme cold, becoming a "flexible protection" for equipment in frigid environments.
The secret to its cold resistance lies in the molecular structure of low phenyl content—this structure allows the material's molecules to remain active even at sub-zero temperatures, without solidifying and stiffening due to extremely low temperatures. For example, in outdoor environments at -30°C in northern China, pipe seals made from it can still fit tightly to pipe joints, without water or air leakage caused by brittleness; when used as door gaskets for low-temperature refrigeration equipment, they can always maintain good sealing performance, reducing cold air loss and lowering energy consumption.
In addition to cold resistance, its comprehensive performance can also meet the complex needs of frigid environments. Its resistance to high and low temperatures enables it to withstand both severe winter cold and summer heat, maintaining stable performance throughout the year without the need to replace components according to seasons; its colorless appearance can blend with the original color of the equipment, without affecting the identification and appearance of outdoor equipment; it has a light specific gravity, so it will not add extra load to small outdoor equipment and high-altitude components; its low volatile content ensures that no harmful substances are released when used in closed refrigeration equipment and low-temperature instruments, protecting environmental safety.
As a high-temperature vulcanization silicone rubber base rubber, it can also be flexibly made into cold-resistant components of different forms. For example, the insulating protective layer of low-temperature cables can remain flexible in cold weather, facilitating cable laying and maintenance; the protective cover of outdoor sensors can not only resist low temperatures but also protect internal components from external impact; the seals of ice and snow equipment can maintain sealing performance at low temperatures, preventing ice and snow from seeping into the equipment and causing damage.
For storage, it only needs to be placed in a dry environment below 40°C, with an unopened shelf life of 1 year, and no complex pretreatment is required for subsequent use. This silicone rubber that can "stay flexible" in frigid conditions provides reliable protection for the normal operation of equipment in northern regions and low-temperature industries, making severe cold no longer a "obstacle" to equipment use.
