Key Characteristics of Silicone
- Consistent mechanical properties spanning from -45 °C to +180 °C (-49 °F to +356 °F)
- Hardness ranging from 10 to 80 Shore A°
- Platinum curing ensures the highest material purity
- Wide operational temperature range from -50 °C to +250 °C (-58 °F to +482 °F)
- Outstanding heat resistance, dielectric strength, and cold flexibility
- Exceptional resistance to ozone, weather conditions, and UV radiation
- Water-repellent
- Excellent electrical and mechanical damping properties
- Sterilisable using γ-radiation, steam, or EtO
- No production of toxic combustion products
- Biocompatibility with non-allergenic properties
- Low extractable content
Silicone Primarily Falls Into Two Categories
- High Consistency Rubber (HCR)
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
The Rubber Company offers an extensive range of standard and proprietary grades within both categories. HCR is preferred for extruded products, while LSR is the material of choice for moulded products.
Silicone’s prominence in the medical field is mainly due to its biocompatibility, enabling its use in a wide array of life-saving medical devices like pacemakers and hydrocephalic shunts.
Advantages of Liquid Silicone Rubber
- Enables the creation of part geometries and technical solutions otherwise unattainable
- Yields wasteless product quality without flash
- Ensures consistent product dimensions, precision, and overall quality through lean manufacturing
processes - Facilitates high-volume production with short cycle times
- Reduces the Total Cost of Quality (TCQ) to a minimum
The Ultimate LSR Process
Our exceptional capability lies in simultaneous LSR injection with technical plastics, known as multicomponent technology. In this advanced method, our LSR experts employ sophisticated tool and process engineering to create innovative solutions by combining two, three, or more materials into one fully bonded, robust component.
Advantages of Multicomponent Technology
- Provides designers with greater flexibility in design solutions/strong>
- Integrates multiple components into a single, fully bonded solution
- Creates more durable components compared to assemblies of individual parts
- Results in lighter-weight components
- Reduces risks and costs associated with secondary assembly
- Enables hygienic design solutions
- Lowers costs by reducing the number of components in the customer’s supply chain
Contact us today to explore how we can assist with your custom Silicone Moulding needs