Silicone rubber is an extraordinary material.
With subtle alterations to its chemistry the changes in properties can produce material safe enough for baby bottle teats, and parts tough enough to withstand the demands of jet engines.
It has the following advantages:
- Biocompatible and non toxic
- Withstands common sterilization methods
- Operating temperature range of -50ºc to +250
- Hardness ranging from 10 to 90 Shore A
- Can be pigmented to virtually any colour
- Inherently flame retardant
- Weather and ozone resistant
- Electrically conductive or insulating
Silicone is perfect for medical applications and Primasil use the following types:
- High Consistency Silicone Rubber (HCR)
- Platinum-Cure Silicone
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
Primasil are the UK leaders in the formulation and mixing of HCR and Platinum-Cure silicone rubber, with each formulation customised to exactly meet our customers’ requirements. LSR is bought “off the shelf” from global suppliers, and our experts work closely with the customer to ensure the best fit possible.