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Elastomeric Material Solutions
Whether you're buying a silicone foam, solid, or sponge, you want to make sure you are buying from a reputable manufacturer. The quality of the material you source can significantly impact the integrity and reputation of your product.
We asked our Principal Technical Service and Development Engineer, Dan Kubick, for his top six tips for choosing a silicone supplier and highlights on what differentiates Rogers Corporation from other suppliers.
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When evaluating silicone suppliers, the first consideration should be the quality of the material. When purchasing expensive material you want to make sure it's the best quality to achieve optimal performance in your application.
How can you determine a supplier's quality of materials? First, ensure that the supplier adheres to industry standards and certifications.
Next, check the following:
Rogers Corporation, with its decades-long commitment to material excellence and innovation, manufactures silicone materials that exceed the most stringent quality and safety standards in our BISCO-branded materials.
Specific elements include:
Our dedication to quality ensures our products are consistent, reliable, and compliant with all required regulations.
Read more about Rogers Material Quality and Certifications.
A good silicone supplier understands that unique engineering applications require a diverse portfolio of silicone materials. Whether you need a silicone foam, solid, or sponge, selecting a supplier with a comprehensive range of products is crucial.
Verify if your potential supplier has a wide range of standard products with various thickness and color options. Versatility in their product portfolio will help make sure you have the best silicone fit for your application without sacrificing performance.
Rogers Corporation offers a wide array of silicone materials tailored to meet the specific requirements of many industries and applications. This product versatility ensures that engineers and technical buyers can find the right silicone product for their unique project requirements.
Read more about Rogers silicone offerings.
Sometimes standard, off-the-shelf silicone solutions just aren't enough. A good supplier should offer customized solutions to help you meet your unique project needs.
A reputable silicone manufacturer should have the capabilities and technical expertise to provide guidance and tailor materials to meet your specific requirements. Rogers Corporation takes great pride in its ability to truly partner and collaborate with its customers, offering customized silicone solutions that address individual application challenges.
This level of flexibility allows engineers to take their projects to the next level with custom-engineered silicone materials.
Work with a Rogers Sales Engineer and our Technical Service team to learn more.
There’s more to choosing a silicone supplier than just buying a material.
Theoretically, if a material is not performing well in your application, you want to know that the supplier from whom you purchased can provide support. Given this, deciding upon a supplier that offers a high level of technical support and expertise is key. If something goes wrong, you should be able to count on them to resolve the situation using data driven technical expertise.
Rogers Corporation goes beyond simply delivering silicone materials; they partner with you to find or design the best silicone material for your application.
Supplier reliability is essential. A dependable silicone supplier should have a global presence and distribution in addition to a well-established supply chain to meet industry demands. They should provide fast and reliable lead times that work for you and your project timeline. Additionally, it is helpful if the supplier holds inventory of standard materials for quick turnaround on time sensitive projects.
With its 200-year tenure, Rogers Corporation strives to maintain a consistent and reliable supply of silicone materials to minimize disruptions and ensure your materials are there when you need them most. With dozens of offices and manufacturing sites worldwide, multiple raw material suppliers, and a Preferred Converter Network of partners with an even greater reach, customers can rely on Rogers for their material needs.
It is also important to consider ethical work practices. Rogers Corporation works with suppliers who work within the global norms for ethical workplaces. In interactions with suppliers, Rogers seeks to conduct business with honesty and integrity, fostering mutual respect and collaboration, in accordance with the Rogers Code of Business Ethics. The Code includes provisions related to labor and human rights, health and safety, the environment and fair competition, among others. Rogers does not tolerate any instances of human trafficking or other forced labor, nor do we knowingly conduct business with any third parties who engage in human trafficking, child or forced labor or human rights abuses.
You wouldn't buy a car without a test drive, so why would you buy a material without testing it?
A supplier with free material samples is a supplier that stands behind the quality of their product and takes your application design seriously. A sample program not only helps ensure the best material fit for your project, it also proves whether the design works as intended, giving you peace of mind.
Beyond our excellent materials and service, Rogers Corporation has held a robust free sample program for decades, allowing our customers to test for fit and function.
With most standard materials stocked and readily available for shipping, you can quickly test materials in your application. Please contact a Rogers Sales Engineer to request free material samples.
When navigating the silicone supplier landscape, consider working with a supplier that offers high-quality materials, a versatile product portfolio, customization capabilities, technical expertise, a global presence, supply chain reliability, and a free sample program.
Ready for a quick introductory chat? Contact a Rogers Sales Engineer for more information on how we can partner with you to help you meet all your material needs. #RelyOnRogers
Published on Mar 19, 2024
