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Potting compound for connectors and cable exits

Potting compound for connectors and cable exits. Connectors and cable exits are the most mechanically and sealingly critical points in an assembly. Potting provides three benefits here: ...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: Electrically Insulating Property: Temperature Resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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Elkem silicones: the complete product range at a glance

Rhodorsil and Bluesil are the two brands of Elkem Silicones (formerly Bluestar Silicones / Rhodia), one of the world's largest silicone manufacturers. While Rhodorsil is the traditional brand for silicone oils, pastes, and specialty products, Bluesil represents the modern product line of...

Brand: Elkem Type: Profile World: Silicones

20.04.2026

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Biocompatible silicones: ISO 10993 and USP Class VI at a glance | SILITECH

In medical technology, patient safety is paramount. Silicones that come into direct or indirect contact with the human body must meet stringent biocompatibility requirements. This guide explains the two most important standards – ISO 10993 and...

Industry: Medical technology Property: Biocompatible Brand: Elkem Type: Guide World: Silicones

22.02.2026

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RTV-1 vs. RTV-2 Silicones: The Complete Comparison | SILITECH

RTV-1 vs. RTV-2 Silicones: The Complete Comparison When selecting the right silicone for technical applications, one is often faced with the fundamental question: RTV-1 or RTV-2? The designation RTV stands for...

Brand: Elkem Type: Comparison World: Silicones

16.02.2026

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RTV-2 silicones in architectural model making | SILITECH

When every tenth of a millimeter counts. Midnight in the studio. Scale 1:200. Deadline at 8:00 AM. The facade lives from 0.5 mm ribs and precise shadow gaps. Plaster cracks. Epoxy warps. Time is running out...

Industry: Art, Model & Mold Making Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application World: Mold Making & Molding

04.09.2025

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