UTH provides sustainable and reliable processes for silicone rubber compounds

Fulda, Germany – UTH GmbH develops and applies new technologies for mixing, extruding and fine mesh straining of silicone rubber compounds. Silicone rubber compounds are in demand in many industrial sectors, especially in the technical, sealing and medical industry, where high standards of product quality and performance are required. To meet these demands, sustainable and automated production processes are needed, which enable a gentle but process-reliable material processing, and at the same time conserve resources. The basic processes of mixing, extruding and fine mesh straining of silicone rubber compounds are crucial steps to achieve the desired properties and surface qualities of the final product. However, the processing temperature, as well as sensitive compounds or those containing abrasive fillers, pose significant challenges to machinery in the silicone elastomer industry.

UTH is said to provide innovative technologies for mixing, extruding and fine mesh straining of silicone rubber compounds. The German engineering company offers machine configurations that are specifically tailored to the requirements of the respective application, such as conical twin-screw extruders or a combination of conical twin-screw and single-screw extruders. This technology is said to enable improved processing of temperature-sensitive and abrasive compounds by ensuring both the process reliability and the material homogeneity. In addition, they are said to contribute to a reduction of energy consumption and waste generation, which leads to a sustainable way of doing business.

Uth will have a tabletop exhibit at the Rubber Division, ACS Spring Technical Meeting, to be held April 30 through May 2 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, OH.

Uth will also participate in the Rubber Division, ACS International Elastomer Conference (IEC) Expo at Booth 225, to be held September 9-12 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA.