TOKYO, April 25, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE Toshiba Silicones, an operating entity in Asia Pacific for the GE -- Advanced Materials business, introduced three new grades of fluoro silicone rubber: FQE205E, 206E and 207E. These grades are available in three different hardnesses, reducing the compression set from 20 percent to about 3-5 percent. The new FQE grades are intended to meet long-term reliability for automotive component performance under a harsh environment, with high heat and chemical contact. These materials are excellent candidates for gaskets or O-rings for air in-take manifolds in automotive engines, quick connectors or diaphragms, where components are exposed to high heat, oil or fuel.
In developing FQE205U, 206U and 207U, researchers and engineers at the Ohta plant of GE Toshiba Silicones closely studied the market's requirements. Since late 2005 these products have been available in the Pacific and now are being launched globally.
"Our FQE grades have excellent compression sets and can deliver superior performance in the longer term in a harsh environment under the engine hood," commented Kazunori Okamoto, Pacific Automotive Marketing Industry Manager at GE Toshiba Silicones. "Flouro silicone rubber with higher heat and chemical resistance can contribute to better performance of the automotive controlling systems."
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