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October 6, 2015

    Our range of Bisco Silicone sponge materials has been tested and is compliant to the new European Norm, EN 45545-2.  The materials include the range of HT800 medium density silicone foam, BF1000 extra soft silicone foam, BF2000 ultra soft silicone foam, HT200 sound block solid silicone and MF1...

 

 

Our range of Bisco Silicone sponge materials has been tested and is compliant to the new European Norm, EN 45545-2.  The materials include the range of HT800 medium density silicone foam, BF1000 extra soft silicone foam, BF2000 ultra soft silicone foam, HT200 sound block solid silicone and MF1 seat foam.

The materials comply with HL2 and HL3 for an array of uses within a rail car such as sealing and gasketing, sound and vibration handing and seating.

For more information please call our sales team to discuss on 0121 773 8494 or see our product range:

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