Products in Specialty Elastomers: Liquid Injection Molding

ELASTOSIL® LR 3170/40 A/B is a self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber of the ELASTOSIL® LR 3170 series. It is a paste-like, low-inflammable, two-component compound with an extremely short curing time. The vulcanizates of this product are noted for their excellent mechanical and electrical properties.

ELASTOSIL® LR 3011/50 FR A/B is a liquid silicone rubber. It is a paste-like, low-inflammable, two-component compound. The excellent flame retardancy is confirmed by UL94-V0 listings at 0.75 mm and 3 mm thickness. Good heat resistance, low compression set, short curing times, and non-abrasive behavior in the LIM process are further benefits of this material.

ELASTOSIL® LR 3001/55 FR A/B is a paste-like, low-inflammable, two-component compound of liquid silicone rubber. The excellent flame retardancy is confirmed by the achieved UL94-V0 listings at 0.75 mm and 3 mm thickness and f1 rating according to UL746C: Unterwriters Laboratories File E75704 (Wacker Chemie AG). It exhibits good heat resistance, high oil resistance, and short curing times, which are further benefits of this material.

LIM™ 8040 liquid silicone rubber is a 2-component liquid injection molding material, which offers primerless adhesion to a wide range of substrates including metals and engineering plastics. Full bond strength is reached immediately after de-molding. This makes LIM 8040 the optimal choice for cost-efficient manufacturing of high numbers of articles in integrated processes such as multicomponent injection molding or insert-molding. If properly processed, parts made from LIM 8040 can meet the requirements for food contact. The requirements are determined in 21CFR FDA paragraph 177.2600 'Rubber articles intended for repeated use. It also has been successfully tested for USP class VI. Both applications usually require a postcure.Key Features and Benefits Primer-less adhesion to many substrates Maximum adhesion immediately after de-molding High temperature stability Excellent stability and flexibility at low temperatures Outstanding aging behavior and weathering resistance Good dielectric and mechanical properties Easy pigmentable due to translucent color Potential ApplicationsLIM 8040 is particularly suitable for the manufacturing of parts, where engineering plastics and elastomeric materials need to be combined in an overmolding or co-molding process such as: sealing elements, automotive connectors, membranes, vibration dampening elements.

LIM™ 6061 is the next generation in 60-durometer liquid silicone rubber. It is a two-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to produce high performance parts. It is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive masterbatch colors. The combination of excellent tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications. Mechanical parts such as connector inserts, seals, flexible mounds, and valve parts can be made readily from LIM6061 liquid silicone rubber.Key Features and Benefits High clarity for excellent visibility Excellent tear strength Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration and molding temperature Wide range of molding temperatures: 150°C (302°F) to 232°C (450°F) Excellent release from metal molds High Bayshore resilience Potential Applications sports goggles and masks health care profiles camera parts coating metal rolls.

Silopren™ LSR 2003 liquid silicone rubber is a two-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to produce elastomeric parts where low-durometer is a key requirement. LSR2003 elastomer is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive Performance Materials masterbatch colors.LSR2003 elastomer offers a convenient 1:1 mix ratio and releases easily from molds. Cure time is rapid, generally 10 to 40 seconds at 150°C (302°F) - 204°C (400°F), depending on part size, configuration, and molding temperature.Key Features and BenefitsLSR2003 liquid silicone rubber is distinguished by the following properties: Low-Durometer Non-Tackiness Sensory Characteristics (Added Cushioning) Rapid molding cycle times - > 20-60 seconds Convenient 1:1 Mix Ratio Potential ApplicationsThe combination of low-durometer and non-tackiness allows the product to be used in consumer goods applications such as: Corn Pads Heel Inserts Shoe Insole Vibration dampers.

LIM™ 6071 is the next generation in 70-durometer liquid silicone rubber. It is a two-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to produce high performance parts. It is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive masterbatch colors. The combination of excellent tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications. Mechanical parts such as connector inserts, seals, flexible mounts, and valve parts can be made readily from LIM6071 liquid silicone rubber.Key Features and Benefits High clarity for excellent visibility Excellent tear strength Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration and molding temperature Wide range of molding temperatures: 150°C (302°F) to 232°C (450°F) Excellent release from metal molds High Bayshore resilience Potential Applications Sports goggles and masks Health care profiles Camera parts Metal roll coatings.

LIM™ 6050-D2 liquid silicone rubber is a 2-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to high performance elastomeric parts. It is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive Performance Materials masterbatch colors. LIM6050-D2 offers convenient 1:1 mix ratio, high tear strength, and easy release from molds. Cure time is rapid, generally 10 to 40 seconds (@ 150-205°C) depending upon part size, configuration, and molding temperature.Key Features and BenefitsLIM6050-D2 liquid silicone rubber is distinguished by the following properties: High clarity for excellent visibility Excellent tear strength Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration, and molding temperature Wide range of molding temperatures: 150°C (302°F) to 205°C (400°F) Excellent release from metal molds Potential ApplicationsThe combination of excellent clarity, tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications. Baby bottle nipples Connector inserts Seals Flexible mounts Valves Sports goggles Masks Health care equipment Camera parts Coating metal rolls.

LIM™ 6040 liquid silicone rubber is a 2-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to high performance elastomeric parts. It is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive Performance Materials masterbatch colors.Key Features and Benefits High clarity for excellent visibility Excellent tear strength Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration, and molding temperature Wide range of molding temperatures: 1500C (3020F) to 2050C (4000F) Excellent release from metal molds Potential ApplicationsThe combination of excellent clarity, tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications. Baby bottle nipples Connector inserts Seals Flexible mounts Valves Sports goggles Masks Health care equipment Camera parts Coating metal rolls.

LIM™ 6040-D2 liquid silicone rubber is a 2-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to high performance elastomeric parts. It is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive masterbatch colors. The combination of excellent tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications. Mechanical parts such as connector inserts, seals, flexible mounts, and valve parts can be made readily from LIM6040-D2 liquid silicone rubber.Key Features and Benefits High clarity for excellent visibility Excellent tear strength Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration, and molding temperature Wide range of molding temperatures: 150°C (302°F) to 205°C (400°F) Excellent release from metal molds The combination of excellent clarity, tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications. Baby bottle nipples Connector inserts Seals Flexible mounts Valves Sports goggles Masks Health care equipment Camera parts Coating metal rolls.

LIM™ 6030 liquid silicone rubber is a 2-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to high performance elastomeric parts. It is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive masterbatch colors. The combination of excellent tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications. Mechanical parts such as connector inserts, seals, flexible mounts, and valve parts can be made readily from LIM 6030 liquid silicone rubber.Key Features and Benefits High clarity for excellent visibility Excellent tear strength Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration, and molding temperature Wide range of molding temperatures: 150°C (302°F) to 205°C (400°F) Excellent release from metal molds Potential Applications sports goggles and masks health care equipment camera parts coating metal rolls.

LIM™ 6041 liquid silicone rubber is a 2 component Radio - Opaque product formulated with Barium Sulfate. It is used in liquid injection molding of high performance elastomeric parts. The combination of excellent tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications in medical devices where molded parts can be detected under X-ray due it's radio opacity.Key Features and Benefits Barium Sulfate filled for excellent radio - opacity Excellent tear strength Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration, and molding temperature Wide range of molding temperatures: 1500C (3020F) to 2050C (4000F) Excellent release from metal molds Potential ApplicationsThe combination of excellent tear strength and radio - opacity, it is suitable for applications in medical devices such as wound drain catheters, where molded parts can be detected under X-ray.

LIM™ 6010 liquid silicone rubber is a two-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to produce elastomeric parts where low-durometer is a key requirement. LIM6010 elastomer is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive masterbatch colors. The combination of low-durometer and non-tackiness allows the product to be used in such consumer goods applications as corn pads and heel inserts, where 'soft touch' sensory characteristics are important. LIM6010 elastomer offers a convenient 1:1 mix ratio and releases easily from molds. Cure time is rapid, generally 10 to 40 seconds at 150°C (302°F) - 204°C (400°F), depending on part size, configuration, and molding temperature.Key Features and Benefits Low-Durometer Non-Tackiness Sensory Characteristics (Added Cushioning) Rapid molding cycle times - > 20-60 seconds Convenient 1:1 Mix Ratio Outstanding Thermal Cycling Performance Potential ApplicationsThe combination of low-durometer and non-tackiness allows the product to be used in such consumer goods applications, where 'soft touch' sensory characteristics are important. Corn Pads Heel Inserts.

LIM™ 6050 liquid silicone rubber is a 2-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to high performance elastomeric parts. It is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive masterbatch colors. The combination of excellent tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications. Mechanical parts such as connector inserts, seals, flexible mounts, and valve parts can be made readily from LIM6050 liquid silicone rubber.Key Features and Benefits High clarity for excellent visibility Excellent tear strength Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration, and molding temperature Wide range of molding temperatures: 150C (302F) to 205C (400F) Excellent release from metal molds Potential Applications sports goggles and masks health care equipment camera parts coating metal rolls.

LightSpan® LS-8941 is a optically clear, high durometer silicone elastomer.

Silopren™ LIM9071 ET liquid silicone rubber is a 2-component liquid injection molding material which offers primerless adhesion to a wide range of substrates including metals and many engineering plastics, making it an ideal material for insert molding applications. LIM®9071 ET TP 3915 liquid silicone rubber is designed to be used in a 1:1 mix ratio and cures rapidly at molding temperatures of 150°C - 190°C to a high tear strength, translucent silicone elastomer.Key Features and Benefits Primerless adhesion to many substrates Maximum adhesion immediately after de-molding High temperature stability Excellent stability and flexibility at low temperatures Outstanding aging behavior and weathering resistance Good mechanical properties Easy pigmentable due to translucent color Potential ApplicationsLIM®9071 ET TP 3915 is particularly suitable for the manufacturing of parts, where engineering plastics and elastomeric materials need to be combined in an over molding or co-molding process such as sealing elements, automotive connectors, membranes vibration dampening elements, etc.

Silopren™ LSR 7005 liquid silicone rubber is a two-component, high-transparency, low-hardness, low-viscosity, fast-cure speed and ultra clear liquid silicone rubber (LSR). Providing good optical clarity, Silopren™ LSR 7005 liquid silicone rubber combines typical LSR properties, such as high temperature stability and flowability, with excellent UV and blue light stability. As a result, optical parts produced using this material can exhibit excellent durability and maintain optical clarity, even if exposed to high temperatures or UV light. The very low hardness and low modulus help enable easy assembling and coupling of molded optical elements. Silopren™ LSR 7005 liquid silicone rubber is designed to be processed through LSR injection molding technology, which can help to produce high precision optical parts even in large quantities at a high efficiency.Key Features and Typical Benefits Optical Clarity Durability Design Freedom Potential Applications Optical interfaces Rain light sensors Camera systems Optical sensors Other transparent applications.