Momentive Performance Materials Inc., a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, will be launching a new self-bonding family of Silopren LSR 27×9 liquid silicone rubber that addresses the rising demands for hard-soft designs, helps to achieve the bonding between silicone and thermoplastics, reduces assembly steps, and meets various complex design requirements.
In order to improve performance characteristics such as waterproofing, protection, durability and functionality, consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive and industrial manufacturers are seeking advanced adhesion technology between silicone elastomers and certain engineering plastics including PC (polycarbonate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) and co-polyesters.
Momentive’s new self-bonding liquid silicone rubber (LSR) technology offers a primerless solution that enables the combination of two materials via a two-shot over-molding process for a hard-soft design as well as cost-efficient manufacturing of high part-quantities in one integrated molding process.
Silopren LSR 27×9 liquid silicone rubber does not require surface treatment on the substrates, and offers short cycle times and one step curing in order to help improve productivity and enhance design freedom.
“Momentive continues to lead the market in developing silicone elastomer solutions that enable design complexity and manufacturing efficiency,” said Holger Albrecht, Vice President, Elastomers. “Our newest offering advances adhesion technology for molded parts that have been previously unavailable in the market.”
The Silopren LSR 27×9 will be globally launched at K 2016, the 20th International Trade Fair for Rubber and Plastics, that will be held on Düsseldorf, Germany from October 19 to 26, 2016.