About Silclear

Company History

The company is based in New Milton, Hampshire on the south coast of England, and was established in 1987 following the collaboration between a chemist and an expert from the dairy industry who both recognised the opportunity to market silicone tubing and moulded products to the farming community. The products that Silclear made were soon favoured by dairy manufacturers worldwide.

Continued growth of the business through the early and mid-1990s resulted in the company relocating to its present site in 2001 to accommodate additional processing equipment, and to bring all manufacturing, warehousing, and administration under one roof.

In 2013 Silclear was acquired by Tudorhead Holdings, bringing two new directors to the business. Silclear thrived under their management, which resulted in Silclear being purchased by Skellerup Holdings in 2019. Skellerup are a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of polymer products and vacuum systems. Skellerup’s headquarters are in New Zealand and the company is recognised for providing innovative and engineered solutions for customers in dairy rubberware, water and related infrastructure, roofing, plumbing, automotive, health, mining and a range of other industrial applications.

Silclear and its products have continued to go from strength to strength and now, as part of the Skellerup group of companies we aim to supply even more innovative silicone solutions to customers and partners around the world.

Company Vision

To be recognised globally in our niche markets for engineering excellence, superb customer service and the best performing silicone extrusions and mouldings

Our Values

  • Make realistic commitments …. and then exceed them.
  • Continuously strive to improve.
  • Be demanding of ourselves and each other.
  • Enjoy our work.
  • Treat others the way we wish to be treated – with honesty and integrity.
  • Disciplined people; disciplined thinking; disciplined action.

Quality

Not all silicones are the same

Silclear only use high quality raw material – we blend, and process specially formulated silicones optimised for maximum strength, tear resistance and optical clarity. Different formulations are used for different Silclear products to ensure that each product has the best possible material properties for the job. Careful control of all manufacturing parameters and good production practices ensure that all Silclear products are of the highest quality. Silclear is accredited to quality standard ISO 9001:2015 and conforms to the requirements of all industry standards where relevant, such as:

  • FDA 177.2600
  • BfR XV Part A:Silicone
  • 3-A 18-03
  • 1935/2004 EC
  • EP 7.0 3.19
QAS International Registered Company

Bespoke Service

Silclear is committed to working closely with customers and partners to design and develop your idea into the finished silicone product you require. Our knowledge and expertise in the world of silicone, combined with our in-house engineering department, means that we can work with you from initial design through to manufacture and supply.

We use the latest 3D CAD software to ensure your specifications are met. Our team analyse material formulation (based on product specification), tool design and manufacturing efficiency to achieve the desired outcome.

Laboratory

Silclear blends various silicone rubber material grades that enable us to develop compounds to meet particular material property requirements.

Our modern in-house test laboratory measures density, hardness, elongation and tensile strength. This ensures that every batch of material meets the exact material properties required.