simtec, Author at SIMTEC

Silicone rubbers exhibit many useful characteristics. The electrical properties are, in general, superior to those of organic rubbers, and the […]

Properties of Liquid Silicone Rubber (Part I)

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Liquid Silicone Rubber exhibit many useful characteristics. They are mixed inorganic-organic polymers and the polysiloxanes (silicon-oxygen) bonds are responsible for […]

Properties of Liquid Silicone Rubber (Part III)

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Liquid Silicone Rubber exhibits many useful characteristics. They are resistant to the environment are permeable to gas and vapor and […]

Pros and Cons of Silicone Elastomers

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Silicone elastomers are gaining popularity as a high-performing material for use in piping and molds. Here’s a quick overview of […]

Prototyping Expectations and New Technologies on the Horizon

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Prototyping is a critical step in product development that allows companies to perfect their design before bringing products to market. […]

PvT Curing Behavior of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)

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Injection molding is the most common technique for the mass production of simple or complex Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) products […]

Reinforcing Fillers in Liquid Silicone Rubber Compounds

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Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is one of the most important synthetic elastomers, it is easily processed and has good properties. […]

Seven Reasons Why You Should Be Using Liquid Silicone Rubber for Injection Molding

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Manufacturers today have a wider range of materials to choose from than ever before. At the same time, however, increasingly […]

Silicone Rubber Platinum-Based Catalysts

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PLATINUM CHEMICAL REACTION THAT FORMS SILICONE RUBBER The silicone industry extensively uses the platinum-catalysed hydrosilation reaction in […]

Silver-Based Antimicrobials in Medical Silicone Elastomers

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SILVER-BASED ANTIMICROBIALS IN MEDICAL SILICONE ELASTOMERS Because of the inherently low toxicity, medical silicones present a low risk of unfavorable […]