Silicone bungs are made of state-of-the-art silicone rubber technologies that enable the bungs to resist temperatures as high as 320°C or 610°F. As a well-renowned stopper solution, these bungs are famous for their tapered or conical shape, permitting them to be used over a range of hole sizes and diameters instead of a single-sized opening make them a tremendous all-purpose stopper. These bungs are most commonly used for powder coating, shot blasting, sealing, masking, and anodizing or printing industries where materials are regularly subjected to high temperatures. The silicone bungs, being high-temperature resistant, act as a protectant that absorbs thermal damage quite well.
Besides, the silicone bungs are durable. For that reason, they can be re-used multiple times, which is especially helpful for masking purposes. A standard silicone bung is usually available in all sizes ranging from 0.5 mm to 128 mm. But, they can have other measures as well, especially if they’re custom-made to fit your materials the best. Paying close attention to your bungs’ size requirement is essential, as a poorly chosen size will either not fit in if it’s too big or will slip off if it is too small. A suitable size accounts for a tighter grip, which is connected to higher usage efficiency.
Some silicone bungs can have a straight edge, but they come with slanted edges to support insertion. Partially inserted bungs act as a seal that doesn’t allow the vessel’s contents to flow out or get contaminated by the external environment. Hence, such bungs are more often than not used in laboratories and research workrooms to seal off vials, test tubes, beakers, and other glassware. They’re also used in the forensic industry to seal and protect sensitive chemicals from air exposure. If your silicone bungs are lightly elastic, they are ideal as stoppers that prevent leakages from containers or vessels.