Silicone Sealants for Agricultural Machinery & Equipment
Redisil silicone sealants for suitable agricultural machinery applications where flexible sealing, environmental protection, vibration accommodation and long-term weather resistance are required.
From tractors and rotavators to agricultural equipment, generators and machinery housings, silicone sealants can help seal suitable joints and interfaces exposed to dust, moisture, vibration, temperature changes and outdoor conditions.
Silicone Sealing Solutions for Agricultural Machinery
Agricultural machinery operates in environments where dust, mud, moisture, vibration, temperature variation and outdoor weathering can place continuous demands on sealing systems.
Silicone sealants are widely used where a flexible cured seal is required around suitable equipment housings, covers, joints, electrical enclosures and other non-structural interfaces.
Redisil is the silicone sealant brand focused on practical sealing solutions, while the wider Fasto Silicone Compounds portfolio provides additional silicone technologies for specialized industrial applications.
Agricultural Machinery Sealing Challenges
Agricultural Equipment Where Silicone Sealants Can Be Used
Silicone sealant selection should be based on the actual equipment, substrate, joint design and operating environment.
Tractors
Tractors contain multiple housings, covers and equipment interfaces that can require flexible sealing.
- Engine compartments
- Transmission housings
- Equipment covers
- Electrical enclosures
- Protective panels
Rotavators
Rotavators operate in high-vibration environments with significant exposure to dust, soil and moisture.
- Gearbox housings
- Equipment covers
- Flange interfaces
- Protective housings
- Mechanical enclosures
Harvesting Equipment
Harvesting equipment combines moving components with continuous outdoor environmental exposure.
- Machine housings
- Access panels
- Electrical enclosures
- Protective covers
- Equipment joints
Agricultural Sprayers
Spraying equipment may require environmental sealing around suitable housings and electrical components.
- Equipment housings
- Electrical enclosures
- Cable-entry areas
- Control housings
- Protective covers
Agricultural Trailers
Trailers experience vibration, moisture, dust and outdoor weather exposure during operation.
- Body joints
- Panel interfaces
- Lighting housings
- Electrical enclosures
- Equipment covers
Agricultural Generators
Generator assemblies may require flexible silicone sealing around suitable housings and equipment interfaces.
- Equipment housings
- Electrical enclosures
- Control boxes
- Protective covers
- Environmental sealing
Silicone Sealant Applications in Agricultural Machinery
The right silicone formulation depends on substrate, temperature, movement, environmental exposure and the required sealing function.
Equipment Housing Sealing
Flexible RTV silicone can be evaluated for suitable equipment housings, covers and non-structural joints.
- Machine housings
- Equipment covers
- Access panels
- Protective housings
Gearbox & Flange Sealing
Selected high-performance RTV silicone products can be evaluated for suitable flange and housing sealing.
- Gearbox housings
- Flange interfaces
- Inspection covers
- Mechanical housings
Engine Compartment Sealing
High-performance silicone sealants can be considered for suitable engine-related sealing applications.
- Engine covers
- Housing joints
- Inspection covers
- Suitable flange interfaces
Electrical Enclosure Sealing
Neutral-cure silicone products can be evaluated where non-corrosive environmental sealing is required.
- Control boxes
- Electrical enclosures
- Junction boxes
- Cable-entry areas
Protective Cover Sealing
Flexible silicone sealing can help protect suitable equipment interfaces from moisture and contaminants.
- Protective covers
- Machine panels
- Access covers
- Equipment interfaces
Outdoor Equipment Sealing
Weather-resistant silicone formulations can be evaluated for suitable exposed agricultural equipment.
- Outdoor machinery
- Equipment housings
- Control enclosures
- Exterior interfaces
Redisil Silicone Sealants for Agricultural Applications
Redisil products provide silicone-based sealing options for general-purpose, weather-exposed and neutral-cure applications.
Redisil NP Pro
One-part neutral-cure RTV silicone sealant designed for durable sealing, bonding and glazing applications.
- Neutral cure
- Non-corrosive
- High flexibility
- Weather & UV resistance
- Wide substrate compatibility
- Indoor & outdoor applications
Redisil 789 Pro
Weather-grade neutral-cure RTV silicone for suitable outdoor and exposed agricultural equipment applications.
- Neutral cure
- Non-corrosive
- UV resistance
- Weather resistance
- Flexible cured seal
- Outdoor applications
Redisil GP Pro
Commercial-grade weather RTV silicone for suitable general-purpose sealing and maintenance applications.
- General-purpose sealing
- Flexible silicone
- Weather exposure
- Maintenance applications
- Suitable equipment interfaces
Fasto Silicone Compounds for Agricultural Machinery
Where a more application-specific silicone formulation is required, the wider Fasto Silicone Compounds portfolio provides multiple RTV silicone technologies.
Fasto S990
Heavy-duty neutral-cure RTV silicone sealant designed for oil-exposed and mechanically demanding sealing applications.
- Neutral cure
- Non-corrosive
- High oil tolerance
- Heavy-duty performance
- Wide temperature resistance
Fasto S985
Heavy-duty neutral-cure RTV silicone formulated for demanding mechanical and automotive sealing applications.
- Neutral cure
- Non-corrosive
- Oil tolerant
- Heavy-duty sealing
- High temperature resistance
Fasto S982
Neutral-cure industrial RTV silicone for demanding sealing applications involving vibration, oils and temperature variation.
- Neutral cure
- Non-corrosive
- Oil tolerant
- High flexibility
- Wide temperature range
Fasto S970
Neutral-cure industrial RTV silicone designed for flexible sealing and suitable equipment applications.
- Neutral cure
- Non-corrosive
- Flexible
- Vibration accommodation
- Industrial sealing
Fasto S950
General-purpose RTV silicone sealant for suitable mechanical, electrical and equipment sealing applications.
- Single-component RTV
- Flexible & elastic
- All-weather performance
- Multi-substrate adhesion
- Economical multipurpose grade
Fasto S960
High-temperature industrial silicone sealant for suitable equipment and sealing applications exposed to elevated temperatures.
- High-temperature silicone
- Industrial applications
- Flexible cured seal
- Equipment sealing
- Thermal exposure
Agricultural Machinery Silicone Sealant Selection Guide
| Application | Silicone Product Direction | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| General equipment housing | Redisil NP Pro | Flexible environmental sealing |
| Outdoor agricultural equipment | Redisil 789 Pro | Weather and UV exposure |
| General-purpose sealing | Redisil GP Pro / Fasto S950 | Multipurpose flexible sealing |
| Oil-exposed mechanical sealing | Fasto S990 | Oil tolerance and heavy-duty sealing |
| Gearbox & flange sealing | Fasto S985 / Fasto S982 | Mechanical and flange sealing |
| Neutral-cure equipment sealing | Fasto S970 | Non-corrosive flexible sealing |
| High-temperature equipment | Fasto S960 | Elevated-temperature sealing |
Product selection should always be validated against the actual substrate, operating temperature, joint design, movement, oil or fluid exposure and required service conditions.
Why Use Silicone Sealants in Agricultural Machinery?
How to Apply Silicone Sealant on Agricultural Equipment
Proper surface preparation and application are important for achieving reliable silicone sealing performance.
Clean
Remove dust, soil, grease, oil, rust and other contaminants from the bonding or sealing surface.
Prepare
Confirm substrate compatibility and prepare the surface according to the selected product TDS.
Apply
Apply a continuous and uniform silicone bead using suitable dispensing equipment.
Tool
Tool the sealant before skin formation to obtain proper contact and a clean finished joint.
Cure
Allow the silicone to cure according to the product Technical Data Sheet and actual conditions.
Explore the Complete Fasto Silicone Compounds Range
If your agricultural machinery application requires a specialized silicone grade, explore the complete Fasto Silicone Compounds portfolio.
Fasto Silicone Compounds
The portfolio includes RTV silicone sealants, neutral-cure silicone sealants, high-temperature silicone sealants, silicone potting compounds, thermal silicone compounds and Redisil silicone sealants.
View Complete Silicone Range →Frequently Asked Questions
What are silicone sealants used for in agricultural machinery?
Silicone sealants can be evaluated for suitable equipment housings, covers, flange interfaces, electrical enclosures, body panels and other non-structural sealing applications.
Can silicone sealants be used in tractors?
Yes. Suitable silicone grades can be evaluated for tractor equipment housings, covers, electrical enclosures and other appropriate sealing interfaces.
Which Redisil silicone sealant is suitable for agricultural equipment?
Redisil NP Pro is a general high-performance neutral-cure option for suitable applications. Redisil 789 Pro can be considered where weather-exposed sealing is required, while Redisil GP Pro is positioned for general-purpose applications.
Can silicone sealants be used for agricultural gearbox sealing?
Selected high-performance RTV silicone products can be evaluated for suitable gearbox and flange sealing. Oil exposure, temperature, joint design and mechanical conditions should be considered before product selection.
Which silicone is suitable for oil-exposed agricultural machinery?
Fasto S990, S985 and S982 are silicone products within the Fasto Silicone Compounds range that are positioned for oil-exposed and demanding mechanical sealing applications. Final selection should be based on the actual operating conditions.
What is neutral-cure silicone sealant?
Neutral-cure silicone is a silicone formulation that cures without the acidic by-products associated with acetoxy-cure systems. It can be useful where non-corrosive curing is important for suitable substrates and assemblies.
Can silicone sealants withstand agricultural vibration?
Flexible silicone sealants can accommodate suitable vibration, joint movement and thermal expansion. The actual product must be selected according to the joint design and service conditions.
Can silicone sealants be used outdoors on agricultural equipment?
Yes, selected weather-resistant silicone products can be evaluated for outdoor agricultural equipment exposed to sunlight, moisture and changing weather conditions.
What is the difference between Redisil and Fasto silicone sealants?
Redisil is the silicone-focused brand used for commercial and practical silicone sealing solutions, while Fasto provides the broader Silicone Compounds portfolio covering application-specific RTV, neutral-cure, high-temperature, potting and thermal silicone technologies.
Where can I see the complete Fasto Silicone Compounds range?
You can explore the complete silicone product portfolio on the Fasto Adhesives Silicone Compounds page.
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