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Silicone for mold making: The complete guide. Material selection, processing, and error prevention

Are you planning your first mold-making project with silicone – or looking for a better solution for your series production? This guide explains how to choose the right silicone, avoid mistakes...

Industry: Art, Model & Mold Making Type: Guide World: Mold Making & Molding

07.04.2026

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A day without silicone

Contents I. 6:30 a.m. II. The commute to work — electromobility and ceramification III. Waterfalls, war, and sticky masses — the history of silicon IV. A sphere barely larger than a marble — the...

Type: Use Case World: Silicones

03.04.2026

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Potting compounds and electrical casting resins for electronics: epoxy, silicone or PU?

Electronic assemblies must be reliably protected against moisture, mechanical stress, and temperature fluctuations. Electro-potting resins and potting solutions offer this protection – but which material is the right one? This article compares epoxy, silicone, and...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Property: Electrically insulating Type: Comparison World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

30.03.2026

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Silicone rubber: The complete guide to types, applications and market developments 2026

What is silicone rubber and why is it so special? Silicone rubber is a synthetic elastomer material based on silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. Unlike conventional...

Property: Temperature resistant Type: Guide World: Silicones

27.03.2026

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Thermally conductive potting compounds: λ-values explained | SILITECH

Even the best heatsink is useless when power electronics overheat – unless the heat can escape from the encapsulated component. Thermally conductive potting compounds with a high λ-value do exactly that: They protect electronics from environmental influences while simultaneously dissipating waste heat.

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Property: Thermally Conductive Type: Guide World: Potting & Electronic Protection

24.02.2026

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Bio-Resin: A comparison of bio-based casting resins

Bio-resins – bio-based casting resins – replace some of the petroleum-based raw materials with plant-based resources such as vegetable oils, cashew nut shells, or tree resins. The market for sustainable resin systems is growing rapidly, especially in the arts and crafts sector (resin art, river tables),...

Brand: SILIRESIN Type: Comparison World: Potting & Electronic Protection

23.02.2026

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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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Conformal Coatings: Protective coatings for printed circuit boards compared | SILITECH

Electronic assemblies are exposed to numerous environmental influences during operation: humidity, dust, chemicals, temperature fluctuations, and mechanical stress. Conformal coatings – thin protective layers that adapt to the circuit board geometry – form the first line of defense against...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Type: Comparison World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

22.02.2026

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Permabond adhesives: product range, technical data & Loctite comparison

Permabond is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives – from cyanoacrylates and structural epoxides to anaerobic adhesives. Since developing the original Eastman 910 (the first commercially available superglue), the company has focused on high-performance...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Property: High Strength Brand: Permabond Type: Fact Sheet World: Bonding & Sealing

22.02.2026

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Loctite 5910: Silicone flange gasket (FIPG)

Loctite SI 5910 is a black, low-strength RTV silicone sealant for flexible flange connections. As a FIPG (Formed-In-Place-Gasket) product, the sealant is applied directly to the flange, replacing pre-fabricated flat gaskets. The 5910 is particularly suitable for applications that...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Fact Sheet World: Adhesives & Sealants

22.02.2026

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Loctite 638: High-strength shaft-hub connection

Loctite 638 is a high-strength, anaerobic adhesive for cylindrical joints – shaft-hub, bearing seat, bushing-housing. This green, one-component adhesive cures without air between metal surfaces and achieves shear strengths up to 31 N/mm². It replaces press fits and...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Property: High Strength Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Fact Sheet World: Adhesives & Sealants

22.02.2026

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Bonding metal without welding: 5 high-performance adhesives compared | SILITECH

Bonding metal without welding: 5 high-performance adhesives compared. Metal joints without heat, distortion, or complex post-processing: Modern high-performance adhesives achieve shear strength...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: High Strength Brand: Henkel/Loctite Brand: Permabond Type: Comparison World: Bonding & Sealing

16.02.2026

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