Silicone parts
Properties and uses
Do you need a flexible part, seal, soft cover or prototype that should behave like rubber? Silicone parts are suitable wherever flexibility, damping, sealing or a pleasant soft contact with the surroundings matters.
Advantages
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High flexibility and elasticity
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Good damping properties
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Suitable for sealing
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Resistant to repeated deformation
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Various hardness options
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Suitable for more complex shapes too
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Pleasant soft surface
Specifics
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Accuracy depends on the part geometry
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Very thin walls may be problematic
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Hardness affects flexibility and part behaviour
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Complex cavities require venting
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Production may require a mould
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The surface reflects the quality of the mould or master model
Applications
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Seals
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Protective covers
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Damping elements
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Soft stops
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Ergonomic elements
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Prototypes of flexible parts
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Functional silicone components