History of silicones in medical devices
Selection of silicone type and processing method is crucial in the development and manufacturing of quality medical devices.
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Unique advantages of silicone and synthetic polyisoprene rubbers for medical devices
Distinctive features that make silicone and synthetic polyisoprene rubbers exceptional choices in healthcare contexts are explored and elucidated by the author.
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Medical silicones and low volume parts production
USP Class VI medical silicones support low volume parts production, and are available as ready-to-mold compounds, ready-to-cut sheets or rolls, and as finished products. By partnering with a supplier that offers low minimum order quantities and on-time deliveries, designers can get the medical silicone parts they need.
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Use of liquid silicone rubber in flame retardant rated automotive electrical connectors
by Noel Mower Chang, Yenny Cubides, David Shawl and Dongchan Ahn, Dow Chemical. Silastic 9212-50 liquid silicone rubber is a
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Streamlining medical device assembly: The advantages of engineered silicone swelling fluids
In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing and industry, companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve their processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs. One such breakthrough is the advent of engineered swelling fluids, a revolutionary technology that offers a myriad of benefits to various
industries, especially medical device manufacturing.
June Patents
Patent as compiled by the editors of Rubber World for June 2024. Rubber composition and a rubber productU.S. patent: 11,834,569Issued:
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Tire curing bladder technology
Improved quality compounds using optimized grades of compounded butyl rubber, conductive carbon blacks and resin vulcanization systems have contributed to incremental improvements in tire curing bladder performance, allowing optimization of bladder gauge and dimensions to facilitate rapid heat flow into the curing tire.
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Enhancing extruded automotive door seals
Friction induced noise in automotive door seals is mitigated with highly durable water-based coatings having a low coefficient of friction.
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An investigation of EPDM rubber compound stability
A design of experiments (DOE) on two EPDM rubber extrusion compounds identifies to what degree properties are influenced by mixing drop temperature, milling time and mill temperature.
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Quantification of sulfur distribution on rubber surfaces via μ-x-ray fluorescence analysis
A measurement technique makes it possible to scan surfaces of several cm2 to show the distribution of different chemical elements.
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