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Addition-curing silicone does not harden: Identify inhibitors

Addition-curing silicone fails to harden: Identifying inhibitors. If an addition-curing (platinum-catalyzed) silicone remains sticky or liquid, inhibition is almost always the culprit: Certain ...

Brand: SILISIL Type: FAQ World: Mold Making & Molding World: Silicones World: Processing & Dispensing Technology

16.06.2026

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Selecting the correct static mixer: helix, quadro, number of elements and ratio

Selecting the right static mixer: Helix, Quadro, number of elements and ratio. The static mixer plays a key role in determining whether a two-component material dispenses homogeneously. Design, number of elements, diameter, and the appropriate...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Type: Comparison World: Processing & Dosing Technology

16.06.2026

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Safely curing UV adhesives: curing chamber, dose and process control

Safely curing UV adhesives: Curing chamber, dose, and process control. Light-curing adhesives harden in seconds as soon as they receive the correct light in a sufficient dose. This makes them...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Guide World: Processing & Dispensing Technology

16.06.2026

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Cartridges, containers and connections: choosing the right 2K system

Cartridges, containers, and connections: choosing the right 2K system. 2K materials usually come in double cartridges. For successful dispensing and mixing, the cartridge, connection, mixer, and device must be compatible...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Type: Guide World: Processing & Dosing Technology

16.06.2026

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Exothermic reactions during epoxy potting: Risks with large volumes

Exothermic reactions during epoxy potting: Risks with large volumes. Epoxy resins cure by releasing heat. In thin layers, this is harmless – in large potting volumes, the heat can build up and...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Property: Chemical Resistant Brand: Elkem Type: Guide World: Processing & Dispensing Technology World: Potting & Electronic Protection

16.06.2026

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Cracks in the potting compound: causes and material selection

Cracks in the potting compound: Causes and material selection. A cracked potting compound loses its protective function – moisture and other substances penetrate, and the mechanical support is lost. Cracks almost always have a cause...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Property: Temperature Resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Guide World: Processing & Dispensing Technology World: Potting & Electronic Protection

16.06.2026

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Correctly dosing and mixing 2K: cartridge, static mixer and mixing ratio

Correctly dosing and mixing 2K: Cartridge, static mixer and mixing ratio. Two-component adhesives and potting compounds only cure completely when both components are mixed in the correct ratio...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Type: Guide World: Processing & Dosing Technology

15.06.2026

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Avoid potting defects: bubbles, delamination, shrinkage, pot life

Bubbles, delamination, shrinkage, sticky surface: the most common potting defects – their causes and how to avoid them.

World: Casting & Electronics Protection

14.06.2026

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Potting electronics: Step-by-step instructions

From material to curing: How to pot electronics step by step – with tips against bubbles and incomplete curing.

World: Casting & Electronics Protection

14.06.2026

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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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Industrial lubricants for forming, casting and maintenance | SILITECH

Why this article? Anyone working in production, maintenance, or process engineering knows the problem: The lubricant has to be right – otherwise, downtime, expensive rework, and dissatisfied employees are inevitable...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industry Brand: Molydal Type: Guide World: Lubrication & Separation

04.09.2025

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