BISCO® 7430 Silicone Sponge
Rogers BISCO® 7430 Silicone Sponge is a firm-grade, closed-cell silicone sponge engineered for flame-resistant gasketing, thermal insulation, and sealing in extreme environments. Known for its excellent mechanical strength and thermal stability, BISCO 7430 delivers durable performance under compression, resists UV and ozone degradation, and meets demanding flame resistance standards. It is ideal for use in aerospace, transportation, and industrial enclosures where firmness and flame compliance are essential. This material meets BMS 1-60 Type 1, Grade C specifications.
Applications include: Gap filling, gasketing and sealing, HEV enclosures, LCDs, shock absorbers, sound blocking, spacers and bin liners, and thermal solutions.
- Supplied in sheet format with thicknesses from 1.59 mm to 12.70 mm (0.063" to 0.5")
| Property | Specification |
| Adhesive Material | Silicone |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyimide |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 260 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 500 °F |
| Product Color | Amber, Dark Amber |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 3.3 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.08 mm |

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