Wevo has unveiled three new silicone-based potting compounds designed to meet the growing demands of modern electronic components. The WEVOSIL 22106 FL, 22102 FL, and 22105 FL compounds offer a unique combination of supersoft consistency, thermal conductivity, and mechanical resilience, making them ideal for sensitive and thermally demanding applications.
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Read MoreTrueSilX50, the first in a series of silicone materials, brings the durability and flexibility expected of molded silicone into a scalable, production-ready 3D printing process. With a 48A Shore Durometer, 330% Elongation at Break, and 22N/m tear strength, it meets the mechanical demands of medical, industrial, and wearable applications. Biocompatibility testing is currently in progress, and Axtra3D anticipates that this material will pass key biocompatibility tests, including Cytotoxicity, Skin Irritation, and Skin Sensitization, like the previous TrueSil Silicones from Spectroplast. Unlike extruded silicone, which struggles with layering artifacts and surface roughness, TrueSilX50 provides an ultra-smooth, precise, isotropic finish, eliminating inconsistencies and delivering exceptional feature detail, even in complex geometries.
Read MoreKRAIBURG TPE introduces the new THERMOLAST® H compounds designed to meet the strict requirements of medical tubing. With flexibility, kink resistance, chemical compatibility, colorability, and other specialized benefits, THERMOLAST® H TPEs deliver a safe, smart, and sustainable material solution for a wide range of medical and healthcare applications. Ideal for the development of next-generation IV lines, external catheters, and customized tubing such as peristaltic, drainage, short-term use feeding tubes, and more.
Read MoreA study conducted by the Centre de RMN à très haut champs at Lyon (CNRS) researchers describes a new method of recycling silicone waste (caulk, sealants, gels, adhesives, cosmetics, etc.). It has the potential to significantly reduce the sector’s environmental impacts. This is the first universal recycling process that brings any type of used silicone material back to an earlier state in its life cycle where each molecule has only one silicon atom. And there is no need for the raw materials currently used to design new silicones. Moreover, since it is chemical and not mechanical recycling, the reuse of the material can be carried out infinitely.
Read MoreUnlike traditional latex gloves, the new Syntex™ gloves offer high elasticity, strong puncture and chemical resistance, and a natural-latex-like feel, all while avoiding the allergy risks associated with natural latex. Developed with an exclusive innovative formula that increases average breaking elongation through a 650% stretch, meeting the ASTM D6319 medical glove standard and offering exceptional durability and comfort.
Read MoreOne of the key advantages of the newly developed silicone gels from WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH is their viscosity, which is up to 50% lower than standard products available in the market. Additionally, these gels offer a range of adaptable material properties suitable for both large and relatively small volumes, tailored to meet specific component and customer requirements. Examples include the pot life and curing time necessary for efficient production, as well as the penetration hardness for optimal protection against challenging ambient conditions. For instance, the room-temperature-vulcanizing (RTV-2) silicones provide reliable moisture protection for electronic components.
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