Detroit Radiator Corp. Silicone Products

Silicone VS Rubber

	Silicone	Rubber (EPDM)
Temperature Capability	Excellent - Up to 500°F	Moderate - Up to 257°F
Average Service Life	10 Years	2 Years
Temperature Range	-67°F to 500°F	-40°F to 300°F
Daily Wear and Tear	Excellent - Silicone stays flexible in harsh, under the hood environments	Poor - Over time runner stiffens and becomes brittle at the connection points
Cost of Operation	Fewer clamping points Lifetime of performance No replacements needed	Additional clamping points More labor cost per installation Multiple replacements over time
Risk Factor	Will not crack or split Install it and Forget it Preferred by all USA diesel engine OEM's	Will crack or split over time Likely to lead to expensive "On the road" downtime
Silicone offers better performance at significant savings!