You can cure silicone in various ways. And the method you choose depends on what you want to get out of your end product. Two of the most widely used curing methods are platinum curing and peroxide curing. So what exactly is the difference between these two curing methods? What are their strengths and weaknesses? …
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Synthetic polymers come in different types. And it’s not uncommon to confuse one kind of polymer over another. For instance, we often find people mistaking silicone rubber with EPDM and vice versa. Both of these materials are identical in a variety of ways. And both possess many desirable properties that make them ideal for countless …
Silicone rubber is well-known for its versatility, resilience, and durability. No wonder you’ll find it in numerous industrial, household, and recreational scenarios. One particular material you can make out of silicone rubber is flexible silicone tubings. These materials serve as essential parts of countless devices, equipment, and products. In this article, we’re going to look …
Ever wondered which silicone rubber processing method suits your application best? The method you choose dictates the properties of your silicone rubber end products. It also determines which manufacturer to work with. There’s seldom a manufacturer who can accommodate different processing techniques. In this article, you’re going to learn the most widely used processing methods …
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High-consistency rubber (HCR) silicones see extensive use in diverse industries. Healthcare, in particular, uses this silicone variant in medical device manufacturing. You can shape these elastomers into tubings, sheets, and other medical device components. But to ensure optimal use, manufacturers must take certain steps during production. 1. What is High-Consistency Rubber Silicone? Silicone rubber sees …
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Silicone rubber lasts roughly four times longer than rubber. It’s durable, versatile, and has tons of practical applications. No wonder it’s widely used in a wide array of industries. All silicone rubber share common properties. Still, not every silicone rubber is the same. Silicone rubber can come in two main variants: solid and liquid. You …
Silicone rubber is a high-performance elastomer that you can process as liquid variants. Like its solid and vulcanized counterparts, liquid silicone rubber has tons of applications. And these applications span various industries. Wondering what precisely liquid silicone rubber is? Perhaps you want to know if this variant can suit your application well. In this article, …
Silicone rubber has countless applications in diverse fields and industries. You can get them in two main formulations: Solid Silicone(HTV) and Liquid Silicone(LSR). Both have a wide array of use-cases, but what exactly is the difference between the two? Which one should you choose for your particular application? As you know, both of these resulting …
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You’re probably familiar with silicone rubber. But in case you aren’t, it’s an elastomer with almost countless applications. You’ll see it used in automotive, electronics, consumer products, and of course, food. Not all manufactured silicone rubber is the same. Some silicone products are more suited to particular applications than others. For example, the food industry …
Based on the characteristics of stability, environmental protection and high temperature resistance, silicone rubber products have become indispensable partners in our life, from kitchen utensils, toys to cars, medical supplies and so on. This article will take you to learn more about silicone rubber. 1. What Is Silicone Rubber? Silicone rubber is a high-performance synthetic …
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