Versatility with a capital V...that's me. Tune me any way you want-for
pliability, conductivity, insulation, color, or more. When it comes to
innovative solutions, you and I could really gel.
01
USAGE
Silicone Gels
have been used to protect, insulate and modify appearance in electronics and as
shock absorbers in shoes. Design concepts include: sports equipment (padding),
furniture (seats), and audio (sound dampening).
02
AESTHETIC PROPERTIES
O ptically clear to opaque and easily pigmented, Silicone Gels can vary
from soft and tacky to toughened / hard with low tack.
03
MATERIAL PERFORMANCE
Silicone Gels
offer excellent wetting and adhesion to a variety of substrates. They provide
physical and electrical stability over wider temperatures than organics (-45 to
200°C) and minimal shrinkage. Some gels are also solvent resistant, flame
retardant (UL 94V), thermally conductive and self-healing.
04
PROCESSING
Silicone Gels
are one or two part products that can be mixed (1:1) and dispensed manuallly or
automatically using standard equipment. Cure times can be controlled by
selecting products with different cure conditions (room temperature, moisture,
heat accelerated, UV). They can be easily dispensed and reworked.
05
SUSTAINABILITY
Silicone Gels
have low toxicity vs. organics, can be solventless, and generally have no
solvent or cure by-products. Room temperature cure and adhesion also reduce
energy consumption (no heat needed).
06
COST
Silicone Gels
are cost competitive versus organic gels in applications requiring long life
and stability.