Products in Electrical & Electronics: Silicones

POWERSIL® 567 is a one-component silicone dispersion that, upon curing, forms a durable high-voltage insulator coating with excellent electrical properties. It exhibits very good resistance to weathering and outstanding tracking resistance. Moreover, POWERSIL® 567 creates a long-term hydrophobic surface, effectively preventing the formation of wet conductive films and reducing the risk of pollution flashovers.

SEMICOSIL® 9242 is a pourable, thermally curable, addition-curing one-part silicone rubber that cures to a very soft silicone gel. This product is ready-to-use, requiring no additional mixing. It exhibits thixotropic behavior, meaning it becomes shear-thinning during application. SEMICOSIL® 9242 offers rapid heat curing, allowing for efficient processing. Upon vulcanization, it forms a soft gel. With low levels of volatiles, uncured polymers, and ions, this silicone rubber ensures high purity. Additionally, SEMICOSIL® 9242 has the additional feature of ultraviolet fluorescence.

ELASTOSIL® RT 402 is a pourable, condensation-curing, two-component silicone rubber that vulcanizes at room temperature. It is characterized by its antistatic properties, condensation-curing mechanism, and flowability. This silicone rubber is commonly used in applications such as elastomers for pad printing, where its unique properties are beneficial.

POWERSIL® 415 MH is a high-permittivity, high-consistency silicone rubber specifically designed for the production of refractive field control devices for cable accessories. This ready-to-use material is suitable for all types of molding applications and ensures optimal performance in the production of cable accessories requiring refractive field control.

POWERSIL® 310 MH is a one-component, ready-to-use peroxide curing compound. It cures to form an electrically insulating silicone elastomer with high erosion resistance. This product exhibits very good arc resistance, suitable dielectric properties, and good mechanical properties. POWERSIL® 310 MH is specifically recommended for the production of various types of electrical insulating equipment used in outdoor applications, such as composite insulators, arrester housings, bushings, and more.

POWERSIL® 740 Light Gray A/B is a paste-like, two-component compound with short curing times. When cured, it forms vulcanizates that exhibit remarkable properties such as high tracking and erosion resistance. The material also demonstrates good mechanical properties, including high tear strength, and exhibits excellent dielectric behavior.

SEMICOSIL® 988/1K Grey is a non-slump, thermally curable, one-part silicone rubber. It is a ready-to-use system that exhibits low viscosity during dispensing, making it easy to work with. This product serves as a low-thermal-stress sealing adhesive with a medium hardness. It offers high flexibility and demonstrates excellent primerless adhesion to a wide range of substrates.

SEMICOSIL® 989/1K is a one-part, ready-to-use silicone rubber that cures through thermal curing. It is non-slumpy and exhibits thixotropic properties, making it easy to handle and apply. This transparent silicone rubber has a medium hardness, providing a balance between flexibility and rigidity. It cures rapidly with heat and offers primerless adhesion to a wide range of substrates.

SEMICOSIL® 912 is a pourable, addition-curing, two-part silicone rubber that, when combined with ELASTOSIL® CAT PT, ELASTOSIL® CAT PT-F, or ELASTOSIL® CAT UV, cures to form a soft silicone gel. It possesses low viscosity, making it easy to handle and process. The modular system of SEMICOSIL® 912 allows for flexible adjustment of the pot life and curing time by selecting from different catalysts. It is important to note that there is no binding between the base and catalyst, providing versatility in usage.

ELASTOSIL® RT 706 is a self-leveling, slightly thixotropic, one-part heat-curing silicone used for potting and coating applications. The cured material demonstrates very good adhesion to many substrates and long-term stability against weathering, moisture, and UV light. The cured silicone rubber can continuously withstand constantly changing climatic conditions, UV radiation, and temperatures as high as 230°C (446°F) without sustaining damage.

ELASTOSIL® N9111 Grey is a non-slump, alkoxy-cure, one-component silicone that cures at room temperature under the influence of atmospheric moisture. Due to its shear-thinning nature, this product is easy to apply. The material starts curing upon contact with air humidity. It shows excellent primerless adhesion to many substrates, like glass, aluminum, stainless steel, PA, and PBT.

ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 2205 is a pourable addition-curing RTV-2 silicone rubber suitable for coating, lamination, and encapsulation purposes. The product cures at room temperature and under heat to yield a soft elastomer. Cured ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 2205 offers excellent long-term stability against weathering, moisture, and UV light. The soft silicone elastomer can continuously endure changing climatic conditions, UV radiation, and temperatures up to 160°C (320°F) without damage.

ELASTOSIL® LR 3043/40 A/B A/B is a liquid silicone rubber of the ELASTOSIL® LR 3043 series. It is a paste-like, easily pigmentable, two-component compound with a very short curing time. The vulcanizates of this product are renowned for their high transparency as well as their exceptional mechanical and electrical properties.

ELASTOSIL® E47 Transparent is a non-slump, one-component acetoxy-cure silicone rubber that cures at room temperature under the influence of atmospheric moisture. It shows particularly excellent adhesion to cured silicone elastomers. Vulcanization can be accelerated by elevated temperatures (up to 80°C).

SEMICOSIL® HMN-EL is a high-purity hexamethyldisilazane specifically developed for use in photoresists for semiconductor manufacturing. It serves as an adhesion promoter and silylating agent in processes like chemical amplification. This product is characterized by its high purity, low metal content, low chloride content, and low residue on evaporation, ensuring optimal performance in semiconductor applications.

ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/50 A/B is a liquid silicone rubber of the ELASTOSIL® LR 3003 series. It is a paste-like, easily pigmentable, two-component compound with short curing times. The vulcanizates of this product are renowned for their high transparency as well as their exceptional mechanical and electrical properties.

ELASTOSIL® RT 772 is a flowable, condensation-curing RTV-2 silicone used for potting and coating applications. When used with a curing agent from the WACKER® Catalyst T 77 series, it forms a self-bonding and durable silicone rubber. Cured ELASTOSIL® RT 772 offers excellent long-term stability against weathering, moisture, and UV light. The silicone elastomer can endure constantly changing climatic conditions, UV radiation, and temperatures as high as 230°C (446°F) without damage.

ELASTOSIL® LR 3851/50 A/B is a low-oil-bleeding liquid silicone rubber of the ELASTOSIL® LR 3851 series. It is a paste-like, easily pigmentable, two-component product with a short curing time and very good demoldability (high hot tear resistance). Shortly after curing, a thin oil film with lubricating properties forms on the surface. The vulcanizates are opaque, have very good mechanical and electrical properties, excellent cut resistance, and a low compression set without post-cure.

ELASTOSIL® LR 3842/70 A/B is a low-oil-bleeding liquid silicone rubber from the ELASTOSIL® LR 3842 series. It is a paste-like, easily  pigmentable, two-component product with short curing times. Shortly after the curing process, a thin oil film with lubricating properties forms on the surface of the vulcanizates. The vulcanizates are opaque and exhibit good mechanical and electrical properties, as well as very low compression sets.

Evonik Crosslinker 110, part of the Crosslinker 100 series, consists of polydimethylsiloxanes containing SiH groups within the polymer chain. In addition to SiH groups within the chain, the Crosslinker 100 series features terminal SiH groups. These crosslinkers are essential components of polyaddition silicones. When working with two-component silicone formulations, it is crucial to maintain strict separation between Pt catalysts (e.g., Catalyst 500 series) and SiH crosslinkers to ensure proper performance.

Evonik Crosslinker 120, part of the Crosslinker 100 series, consists of polydimethylsiloxanes containing SiH groups within the polymer chain. In addition to SiH groups within the chain, the Crosslinker 100 series features terminal SiH groups. These crosslinkers are essential components of polyaddition silicones. When working with two-component silicone formulations, it is crucial to maintain strict separation between Pt catalysts (e.g., Catalyst 500 series) and SiH crosslinkers to ensure proper performance.

Evonik Crosslinker 100, part of the Crosslinker 100 series, consists of polydimethylsiloxanes containing SiH groups within the polymer chain. In addition to SiH groups within the chain, the Crosslinker 100 series features terminal SiH groups. These crosslinkers are essential components of polyaddition silicones. When working with two-component silicone formulations, it is crucial to maintain strict separation between Pt catalysts (e.g., Catalyst 500 series) and SiH crosslinkers to ensure proper performance.

ALBIDUR® EP 5340 A is a concentrated dispersion, containing 40% high-performance elastomer within a cycloaliphatic epoxy resin (EEC). This product plays a vital role as a toughness modifier, particularly suited for rigid and brittle epoxy resin systems. The elastomeric component consists of a specialized silicone rubber, intricately distributed within the liquid resin as an extremely finely dispersed second phase.

ELASTOSIL® R 401/60 KX is a high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR). Vulcanizates cured with peroxide made from this compound exhibit a unique combination of characteristics. It is noted for its good flexibility, high transparency, and mechanical properties. The compound is easily pigmented with ELASTOSIL® Color Paste PT and has good processing characteristics.

ELASTOSIL® RT 625 A/B is a pourable, addition-curing, two-component silicone rubber that vulcanizes at room temperature. It is specifically designed for electronics reproduction molding applications. This product offers excellent mechanical properties and is flowable in nature. It is a two-component system that provides high-quality reproduction molding results.

ELASTOSIL® R 420/70 S silicone rubbers feature outstanding tear resistance and high transparency. Peroxide-cured vulcanizates made from this compound exhibit a unique combination of characteristics. It is noted for its good flexibility, high transparency, and mechanical properties. The compounds are easily pigmented with ELASTOSIL® Color Paste PT and have good processing characteristics.

ELASTOSIL® E50 N Transparent is a flowable, one-part silicone rubber for potting, coating, or sealing applications. When exposed to air moisture, it cures at room temperature to yield a permanently flexible silicone rubber with very good mechanical properties. Fully vulcanized ELASTOSIL® E50 N Transparent shows long-term stability against weathering, moisture, and UV radiation. The silicone elastomer may continuously be exposed to constantly changing climatic conditions, UV radiation, and temperatures as high as 180°C without damage.

ELASTOSIL® R 510/70 S is a peroxide-crosslinking, high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) that is specifically designed for manufacturing silicone-insulated cables and wires. It offers excellent performance within a wide temperature range of -55°C to +225°C. This product finds applications in various areas, including cables for household appliances, ignition and battery cables, as well as measurement and control cables.

SILRES® MK Flakes is a condensation-curing methyl silicone resin with good solubility in various organic solvents. The product can be used as a binder or as an impregnation agent for porous materials. Besides, SILRES® MK Flakes is the ideal product for making tack-free prepregs with excellent storage stability. Fully cured SILRES® MK Flakes has the lowest carbon content of all WACKER silicone resins and thus yields a very high ash content when pyrolized. Composites made of SILRES® MK Flakes show long-term stability against weathering, moisture, and UV light. They can therefore be continuously exposed to constantly changing climatic conditions, UV radiation, and temperatures significantly higher than 300 °C (572 °F). SILRES® MK Flakes also provides water repellency and excellent electrical insulation properties to the respective composite materials.

SILRES® MK Powder is a condensation-curing methyl silicone resin with good solubility in various organic solvents. The product can be used as a binder or as an impregnation agent for porous materials. Additionally, SILRES® MK Powder is the ideal product for making tack-free prepregs with excellent storage stability. When fully cured, SILRES MK POWDER has the lowest carbon content among all WACKER silicone resins, resulting in a high ash content when pyrolized. Composites made of SILRES® MK Powder exhibit long-term stability against weathering, moisture, and UV light. They can be continuously exposed to changing climatic conditions, UV radiation, and temperatures exceeding 300 °C (572 °F). Furthermore, SILRES® MK Powder provides water repellency and excellent electrical insulation properties to the composite materials.

SEMICOSIL® 961 TC A/B is a shear-thinning, easy-dispensing, non-slump, two-part silicone rubber that cures at room temperature. It transforms into a soft and tacky rubber with excellent thermal conductivity. Specifically designed as an interface material, SEMICOSIL® 961 TC A/B is ideal for heat sink applications in the electronics industry.

ELASTOSIL® R 510/60 S is a high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) that cures with peroxide and is specifically designed for manufacturing silicone-insulated cables and wires. It offers excellent performance within a wide temperature range of -55°C to +225°C. This product finds applications in various areas, including cables for household appliances, ignition and battery cables, as well as measurement and control cables.

ELASTOSIL® E43 N Black is a one-part, non-slump, self-leveling silicone adhesive. When exposed to air moisture, it cures at room temperature to yield a permanently flexible silicone rubber with very good mechanical properties. Fully cured ELASTOSIL® E43 N Black shows long-term stability against weathering, moisture, and UV radiation. The silicone elastomer may continuously be exposed to constantly changing climatic conditions, UV radiation, and temperatures as high as 230°C without damage.

ELASTOSIL® R 420/60 S silicone rubbers feature outstanding tear resistance and high transparency. Peroxide-cured vulcanizates made from this compound exhibit a unique combination of characteristics. It is noted for its good flexibility, high transparency, and mechanical properties. The compounds are easily pigmented with ELASTOSIL® Color Paste PT and have good processing characteristics.

ELASTOSIL® R 501/75 OH is a peroxide-curing high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) for the manufacture of flame retardant products. This product is recommended to be used in cable insulations for household, automotive, railway, marine, and aerospace applications where high flame retardancy is required.

ELASTOSIL® R 401/60 S is a high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR). Vulcanizates cured with peroxide made from this compound exhibit a unique combination of characteristics. It is noted for its good flexibility, high transparency, and mechanical properties. The compound is easily pigmented with ELASTOSIL® Color Paste PT and has good processing characteristics.