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GW Silicones
LSR Materials
The
Liquid Silicone Rubber Advantage
Since the 1960s, silicone rubber has found widespread use
in medical, automotive, aerospace, electrical, construction, and
industrial applications. Listed below are some of the properties
that make silicone a material of choice:
-
 Inert, Odorless, Tasteless, Stainless (Does Not Promote
Bacteria Growth)
- Extreme Temperature Flexibility -180°F to 600°F
- Easy to Clean
- Short/Long-term Implantable
- Steam and Gamma Sterilizable
- Fatigue and Compression Set Resistance
- Superior Resistance to Many Chemicals
- Easy to Color
- Elongation 100 - 900%
- Excellent Electrical Properties (Superior Dielectric and
Insulation Characteristics)
- Ability to Mold with Tight Tolerances
- Bonds to a Wide Variety of Thermoplastic Materials
Liquid Silicone Material Development
At GW Silicones we are always interested in new technology in
materials as well. We are able to help develop or complete
trials on any new developments from material suppliers. Recent
materials tested include:
- Self adhesive liquid silicone materials utilized in 2 shot
or multi-material applications.
- Antimicrobial silicones and antimicrobial additives for
silicones to offer protection from the growth of microorganisms.
- Fluoro Liquid Silicone materials used when higher chemical
resistance is required for end applications.
- Optical Liquid Silicone offers high temperature resistance
and also optical clarity. Ideal for LED and other lighting
applications.
- Self lube silicones utilizing an additive which releases
after molding and can assist in assembly operations.
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