try these resources: engineering.com , getafreelancer.com , elance.com. the last two are places where you can post projects and have people bid on them and the first you could ask questions and perhaps find someone to help.

THANK U MUCH…WILL DO ^~ (SMILE)!

~ESSENCE

Hi Essence,
If you get somebody or some company, can you pass me the info too? I’m pretty sure I’m not trying to do your idea, mine is gonna be measured in sq. yards.
Thanks,
Tom G /at / Blazing Pencils . com

I can help you out with your idea! Please reply or message me schaferb100@hotmail.com with what you need me to do. Im an engineer of body armor and heat resistant armor etc. I have much background knowledge and hands on experience.

Dolores,
You should be using the skills and needs databases to find help rather than posting your request on the forums. Brian, you should check them out, too, if you fit the bill.

http://www.edisonnation.com/skills
http://www.edisonnation.com/needs

If you are looking for a flexible elastomer, than silicone is the best choice. Urethane will not tolerate high temperatures.

There are plastics I could recommend, but they would be much stiffer with much less flexibility. I am assuming you want this part injection-molded, is that correct?

Matt,
Thank u, but one post for your message to me is enough.
I got the message in the 1st. post u left for me. No disrespect meant, but no need to repeat yourself to me.
Thank u, but I do know what I’m doing.

CHRIS,

Thank u for replying.
What is a flexible elastomer?
What part injetion molded??

~ESS

An elastomer is a polymer with the property of elasticity. The term, which is derived from elastic polymer, is often used interchangeably with the term rubber, and is preferred when referring to vulcanisates
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastomer)

Injection molding (British English: moulding) is a manufacturing process for producing parts from both thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic materials. Material is fed into a heated barrel, mixed, and forced into a mold cavity where it cools and hardens to the configuration of the mold cavity. ¹ After a product is designed, usually by an industrial designer or an engineer, molds are made by a moldmaker (or toolmaker) from metal, usually either steel or aluminium, and precision-machined to form the features of the desired part. Injection molding is widely used for manufacturing a variety of parts, from the smallest component to entire body panels of cars. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injection_molding)

FYI….there are flame retardant urethane materials available. They are UL rated and V-0 certified. Now that doesnt mean they can all be used for your application, but you can get high temperature urethanes. In many cases, short run production parts for the medical industry are shot out of this urethane material.

However, urethanes are not eco-friendly so probably not a good idea for your needs. Just wanted to let you know.

Also try the following link to Engineering Resources:

www.engineersedge.com

Try this. DSM Akulon® K225-KS (Cond.) Flame Retardant (Halogen free), Heat Stabilized Nylon 6 (North America)