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Misconceptions about Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)

The silicone family is made up of an enormous variety of compounds, and is perhaps the most widely used family […]

April 30, 2021 read more

Liquid Silicone: Methyl Side Groups

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

Medical Grade Liquid Silicone Rubber

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

Manufacturing Parts With Silicone Rubber: What to Look for and What to Avoid

Silicone rubber is used to manufacture a number of different items, including irrigation and filtration components, seals and gaskets, lighted […]

Silicone Molding: LSR’s Broad Hardness Spectrum

SILICONE MOLDING LSR’S BROAD HARDNESS SPECTRUM: TAILORED FOR PERFORMANCE While today’s popular non-stick bakeware products manufactured out of Liquid Silicone […]

The Advantages of Liquid Silicone Rubber for Injection Molding

Injection molding is a fabrication process used for the production of parts using thermoplastic and thermosetting materials. The method consists […]

April 29, 2021 read more

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

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

The History of Liquid Silicone Rubber and Injection Molding

Liquid silicone rubber and the liquid injection molding (LIM) process play a pivotal role in the manufacturing process of a […]

The History of the Silicone Elastomer

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

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