Distinctive features that make silicone and synthetic polyisoprene rubbers exceptional choices in healthcare contexts are explored and elucidated by the author.
Read MoreUSP 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.
Read Moreby Noel Mower Chang, Yenny Cubides, David Shawl and Dongchan Ahn, Dow Chemical. Silastic 9212-50 liquid silicone rubber is a
Read MoreIn 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.
Patent as compiled by the editors of Rubber World for June 2024. Rubber composition and a rubber productU.S. patent: 11,834,569Issued:
Read Moreby Kevin Kulbaba, Dana Adkinson, Greg Davidson and Sarah Elliott, Arlanxeo Butyl rubber (IIR) is formed from the cationically initiated
Read MoreHigh temperature vulcanization (HTV) silicone rubber is the polymer of choice with regard to housing material for high voltage applications. The requirements are challenging due to harsh environmental conditions like UV irradiation, humidity, industrial pollution, etc. The tracking and erosion performance of the compound needs to be evaluated to ensure the long term performance of the high voltage insulator. Another key aspect to increase the durability of the insulator is the resistance against nitric acid, as this is formed by a combination of unavoidable corona discharges in overhead power lines and atmospheric humidity.
Read MoreCR silicone՚s unique properties allow it to be used in many niche ways. These unique properties include temperature stability, weatherability, compatibility and processing ease. Silicone has a very low starting durometer in its raw state. High levels of reinforcing filler are typically needed to obtain high durometer specifications. Additionally, physical properties of silicone are generally lower than most other elastomers. This can often cause difficulties in meeting tear, modulus, compression set or dynamic property application requirements. Application segments for silicone include automotive, wire and cable, architectural,
aerospace, consumer products and medical devices.
ond interview (published in the April 2022 issue of Rubber World) detailed the development and characterization of polymers for polymeric development through computer modeling. This third interview discusses parameters needed to guide product development. Future interviews will discuss polymer product design, analysis and optimization using finite element analysis, and product manufacturing establishment, simulation and fine tuning in molding, extrusion and thermoforming of thermoplastics and thermosets, rubber and plastics
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