Product Overview
BISCO IF-200 Tear Resistant Specialty Silicone Foam — Technical Overview & FAQs
Product Overview
BISCO IF-200 is a tear-resistant, specialty silicone foam engineered for demanding sealing, cushioning, and environmental protection applications.
This advanced foam material offers exceptional mechanical durability, excellent tear strength, and high compression recovery, making it ideal for areas where traditional silicone foams may crack, split, or degrade under mechanical stress.
Designed to perform reliably across extreme temperatures, IF-200 delivers long-term sealing performance in transportation, electronics, industrial equipment, EV battery systems, and aerospace applications.
Its combination of flexibility, toughness, and environmental resistance makes it a top choice for engineers seeking a high-performance, damage-resistant silicone foam.
Applications
High-durability enclosure and housing gaskets
Tear-resistant cushioning for industrial and electronic assemblies
EV battery pack insulation and compression mats
Transportation and rail interior gasketing
Aerospace sealing where mechanical abuse resistance is required
Vibration damping in high-impact environments
Long-term outdoor sealing exposed to UV and weather
Key Properties
Material Type: Tear-resistant silicone foam
Tear Strength: Significantly higher durability than standard silicone foams
Compression Set: Low — excellent long-term sealing retention
Density: Medium-density foam optimized for durability
Elongation: High flexibility and resilience
Mechanical Performance: Withstands tearing, stretching, and repeated compression
Temperature Resistance: Performs reliably from –55 °C to +200 °C (–67 °F to +392 °F)
Environmental Resistance: Excellent resistance to UV, ozone, moisture, and outdoor weather
Chemical Resistance: Stable when exposed to oils, cleaners, and automotive fluids
Flame Resistance: May meet or support various flame-resistance standards depending on thickness
Available Formats: Sheets, rolls, die-cut gaskets, strips, custom-engineered parts
FAQs
What is BISCO IF-200 used for?
IF-200 is used for durable gasketing, cushioning, sealing, and vibration damping in applications where tear resistance and long-term resilience are critical—such as electronics, EV battery systems, aerospace, and industrial enclosures.
What makes IF-200 more tear-resistant than other silicone foams?
Its proprietary formulation provides enhanced mechanical durability, allowing the foam to resist tearing, splitting, or edge damage under repeated compression, stretching, or installation stress.
Does BISCO IF-200 withstand high temperatures?
Yes — IF-200 silicone foam performs consistently from –67 °F to +392 °F, making it suitable for high-heat environments including electronics, lighting systems, and vehicle engine compartments.
Is IF-200 suitable for outdoor applications?
Absolutely. Silicone’s inherent UV, ozone, and weather resistance ensure long-term durability in outdoor or environmental sealing applications.
Can IF-200 be die-cut or fabricated into custom gasket shapes?
Yes — H-O Products provides die-cut gaskets, pads, strips, and precision-fabricated custom parts manufactured from BISCO IF-200.
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