KE-571U

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc.
800-544-1745

Product Description

"KE-571U is one of a series of easy processing, general purpose grade silicone rubber bases. It can be used in a variety of applications requiring finishing by molding or extruding with extending filler."

Product Features

  • This product can be blended with KE-541U, KE-551U, KE-561U, and KE-581U for intermediate hardnesses. The choice between these bases will depend on specific requirements.

Typical Applications

  • Roll covers.
  • Diaphragms.
  • O-rings and gaskets.
  • Others

Typical Properties

Type of HCRGeneral Purpose
Cure AgentC-23N
Cure Agent BC-25A/B
Durometer70
CA-B Durometer68
Tensile Strength (psi)1595
CA-B Tensile Strength (psi)1595
Elongation (%)430
CA-B Elongation (%)450
Specific Gravity1.22
CA-B Specific Gravity1.22
Tear Die B (ppi)64
CA-B Tear Die B (ppi)97
Compression Set (%)13
CA-B Compression Set (%)9
Comp. Set Time (hours)22
Comp. Set Temp. (°C)100
Comp. Set Temp. (°F)212
Press Cure/Post CurePost
Cure Time (minutes)10
CA-B Cure Time (minutes)10
Cure Temp. (°C)120
Cure Temp. (°F)248
CA-B Cure Temp. (°C)120
CA-B Cure Temp. (°F)248
Post Cure Time (hours)4
Post Cure Temp. (°C)200
Post Cure Temp. (°F)392

Note: Values are not for specification purposes.

Warranty- The information and data contained herein are believed to be accurate and reliable; however it is the user's responsibility to determine suitability of use.
Since Shin-Etsu Silicones, Inc. cannot know all of the uses to which its products may be put or the conditions of use, it makes no warranties concerning the fitness or suitability of its products for a particular use or purpose. You should thoroughly test any proposed use of our products and independently conclude satisfactory performance in your application. Likewise, if the manner in which our products are used requires governmental approval or clearance, you must obtain it. Shin-Etsu Silicones, Inc. warrants only that its products will meet its specifications. There is no warranty of merchantability of fitness of use, nor any other expressed or implied warranties. The user's exclusive remedy and Shin-Etsu Silicones, Inc.'s sole liability is limited to refund of the price or replacement of any product shown to be otherwise than as warranted. Shin-Etsu Silicones, Inc. will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. Suggestions of uses should not be taken as inducements to infringe any patents.