Xiameter speeds up productivity

Xiameter speeds up productivityDOW Corning has released Xiameter RBL-9200 liquid silicone rubber (LSR), a series of low viscosity products that can flow at lower pressures into intricate tool cavities. According to the company, the LSR can help rubber product fabricators shorten overall processing cycles and optimise manufacturing performance because it reduces processing adjustments at the moulding machine. Possible applications for the new Xiameter series include electrical insulation, keypads, grommets, gaskets and seals. Because it is suitable for food products, it can also be used for spatulas and pot holders as well as potentially an alternative to latex in baby-bottle nipples and pacifiers.(PRA)