Silicone Rubber Types and Distinctions
Silicone Rubber Types and Distinctions Silicone rubber is not a single material. It is a broad family of elastomers that can differ significantly in viscosity, curing chemistry, processing method, mechanical properties and end-use performance. HTV, HCR, LSR and RTV are some of the most common terms, but they describe different ways silicone materials are formulated, […]
8 Steps in the HTV Silicone Rubber Manufacturing Process
8 Steps in the HTV Silicone Rubber Manufacturing Process HTV silicone rubber is not made by simply mixing silicone gum with a curing agent. A finished high-consistency silicone compound is the result of controlled polymer selection, filler reinforcement, intensive mixing, heat treatment, additive adjustment, filtration and quality testing. Each stage affects how the material behaves […]
Are Silica Gel and Silicone Rubber the Same?
Are Silica Gel and Silicone Rubber the Same? No. Silica gel and silicone rubber are not the same material. Silica gel is a porous, inorganic form of silicon dioxide mainly used to absorb moisture, while silicone rubber is a flexible, crosslinked elastomer based on organosilicon polymers. They both contain silicon and oxygen, which is why […]
Silicone Rubber in High-Voltage Applications
Silicone Rubber in High-Voltage Applications Silicone rubber has become an important insulating material in modern high-voltage systems because it combines electrical insulation, flexibility, weather resistance and long-term outdoor performance. Composite insulators, cable systems, electrical connectors and EV components, however, place much greater demands on an elastomer than ordinary molded products. Heat, moisture, pollution, corona, electrical […]
High Temp Silicone for Industrial Use
Industrial Silicone Rubber Guide High Temp Silicone for Industrial Use High temp silicone is widely used when rubber components must remain flexible, electrically insulating and mechanically stable in environments where ordinary elastomers begin to harden, crack or lose performance. In industrial applications, however, “high temperature” should never be treated as a single number. Continuous operating […]
How Many Valence Electrons Does Silicon Have?
Silicon Chemistry & Silicone Rubber How Many Valence Electrons Does Silicon Have? Silicon has 4 valence electrons. Its atomic number is 14, and its electron configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p². The four electrons in the outermost third energy level are its valence electrons, which strongly influence how silicon forms chemical bonds. This basic […]
Food Grade Silicone Supplier
Food Contact Silicone Rubber Food Grade Silicone Supplier Choosing a reliable food grade silicone supplier requires more than checking hardness, color or processing method. Silicone materials used in food-contact applications must combine stable physical properties with carefully controlled formulations and appropriate compliance documentation for the markets where the finished product will be sold. Yakows provides […]
シリコーンの密着性を高める方法
シリコーンゴム加工ガイド シリコーンの接着性を向上させる方法 シリコーンの接着性を向上させることは、シリコーンゴム製造において最も一般的な課題の一つです。シリコーンエラストマーは、優れた耐熱性、柔軟性、耐候性、電気絶縁性を備えていますが、本来表面エネルギーが低いため、確実な接着が困難になる場合があります。 通常、強力な接着性は、単に[…]を選ぶことだけでは得られません。
シリコーンの硬さを調整するには？
シリコーンゴムの配合ガイド：シリコーンの硬度の調整方法 シリコーンの硬度を調整するには、単に硬化剤の添加量を増減させるだけでは不十分です。工業用シリコーンゴムにおいて、硬度は、シリコーンポリマー、補強用充填剤、架橋密度、加工助剤、および硬化条件を含む配合全体によって決まります。 HTVおよびHCRについては […]
シリコーンゴム：導体か、絶縁体か？
シリコーンゴムの電気材料ガイド シリコーンゴム：導体か、絶縁体か？ シリコーンゴムは一般的に電気絶縁体であり、これが電線・ケーブル、電気コネクタ、EV部品、高電圧絶縁体、屋外用電気機器などで広く使用されている理由の一つです。しかし、シリコーンゴムが常に絶縁性を持つとは限りません。 配合を変更し、導電性充填剤を添加することで、メーカーは[…]