Liquid silicone rubber is a prime candidate as a replacement for other elastomers such as polyisoprene. LSR has until now not been used in the manufacture of rubber syringe tips or stoppers. One of ...

Injection-molded liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is used in the manufacture of many goods, from medical devices to cookware to electronics. Many LSR applications require that the silicone be bonded to ...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Pressure has usually driven some of history's best innovations, and the world of liquid silicone rubber is no exception. Market demands are major drivers of innovation within the LSR ...

Plastics News is looking to update its global directory of liquid silicone rubber processors. We began this project five years ago looking to provide insight into the LSR market. Last year we listed ...

The challenge to rapidly create high-performance products withthe fewest components is common among device designers and the manufacturersthat produce them. One solution is to create single-molded ...

Each year, the healthcare market purchases more than 39,000 tons of silicone products, according to the Global Silicones Council. Given its chemical resistance, extreme temperature endurance and ...

EXTON, Pa.—Liquid silicone rubber, used in automotive, medical and other markets, is growing so quickly that molders are experiencing resin shortages, according to Rick Ziebell, vice president of ...

WATERFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (Momentive) will showcase a new ultra clear liquid silicone rubber (LSR) grade expanded from the Ultra Clear Silopren* LSR 7000 ...

WATERFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (“Momentive”) announced it will be demonstrating Silopren* LSR 4655 SL liquid silicone rubber live at the 2017 MD&M West show ...

There are many different grades of LSR available. Some examples include electrically conductive, medical grade, FDA compliant, self-adhesive, self lubricating and combinations of these. Electrically ...

Nomad is out today with a new Apple Watch band style made from silicone and stainless steel. The new Vulcanized LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) Silicone Strap retails for $39.95 which is $10 cheaper than ...