simtec, Author at SIMTEC

LIQUID SILICONE METHYL SIDE GROUPS: THE MECHANISMS BEHIND WATER REPELLENCE & ADHESION Like all silicones, Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is […]

Medical Grade Liquid Silicone Rubber

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Similar to other industries, medical product manufacturers are always looking to reduce cost, improve the quality of their products and […]

What’s the Difference Between Silicone & Latex for Medical Devices?

With Contributing Expertise From: simtec

Published Date: April 29, 2021

According to the United States Department of Commerce, the domestic medical device market — the largest in the world — […]

Making Silicone Parts: The Chemistry That Makes LSR Such an Outstanding Material

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MAKING SILICONE PARTS THE CHEMISTRY THAT MAKES LSR SUCH AN OUTSTANDING MATERIAL Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is part of the […]

The History of the Silicone Elastomer

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Silicone-based materials have been proving their worth since the dawn of civilization. Here we explore the discovery, development, and use […]

Silicone Liquid Rubber Time-Temperature-Transformation Diagram

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SILICONE LIQUID RUBBER TIME-TEMPERATURE-TRANSFORMATION DIAGRAM An informative presentation of the silicone liquid rubber curing incorporating the degree of cure is […]

Thermal Stress in LSR Due to Temperature Cycling

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Thermal Stress in LSR Due to Temperature Cycling Stress relaxation is a manifestation of viscoelastic behavior. Although the time-temperature shift […]

Molding Silicone Parts: Thermoplastics and Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)

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MOLDING SILICONE PARTS THERMOPLASTICS AND LIQUID SILICONE RUBBER (LSR) Plastics are either organic or semi-organic materials that have (as their […]

Thermoplastics and Thermosetting Plastics: Why They Work Together

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Why Do Thermoplastics and Thermosets Work Together? For centuries, humans have used a variety of polymers such as tars, oils, […]

Liquid Silicone Rubber

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CREATING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS USING LIQUID SILICONE RUBBER Breakthrough inventions are the result of ideas, guts, perseverance, and dedication. They are […]