silcone rubber tube / shock cord protection

[kramer714]

Has anyone used silicone rubber tube as a shock cord protector?

Just wondering.. I'm looking at putting it over 3/4 inch tubular nylon near the ejection charges

 

[n5wd]

Has anyone used silicone rubber tube as a shock cord protector?

Just wondering.. I'm looking at putting it over 3/4 inch tubular nylon near the ejection charges

My only question would be: what happens to silicone rubber when it is exposed to hot embers/hot gasses?

 

[qquake2k]

My only question would be: what happens to silicone rubber when it is exposed to hot embers/hot gasses?

I believe silicone has high heat resistance. They make potholders out of it.

 

[kramer714]

Silicone is a good flame shield that is why I was thinking about it...

 

[Scode68]

Don't know if it is the same compound but they have been using silicon on spark plug wire for years. It does happen but it is tough to melt these.