Tag Archives: polycarbonate

Methyl Side Groups: The Mechanisms Behind Water Repellence & Adhesion

Posted on January 24, 2012 by SIMTEC

Like all silicones, Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is characterized by a flexible, fully saturated backbone of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms. The siloxane bonds have a partial ionic nature and give the material its high strength. The backbone is shielded … Continue reading →

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Polycarbonate – Amorphous Thermoplastic

Posted on July 28, 2011 by SIMTEC

Polycarbonate (PC), first introduced in 1958, is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic with exceptionally high impact strength, transparency, high temperature resistance, and dimensional stability. It has a high surface gloss, and is available in many colors and color intensities. Additionally, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Thermoplastics Properties | Tagged amorphous thermoplastics, injection molded parts, injection molding, liquid silicone rubber, LSR, Material Properties, polycarbonate, silicone parts, simtec, thermoplastic components, two shot | Leave a reply