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Practical knowledge about silicones, adhesives, potting compounds, lubricants and release agents: basics, selection criteria and application instructions, organized by topic, industry and brand.
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silicones (10)
Addition-curing silicone does not harden: Identify inhibitors
Biocompatible silicones: ISO 10993 and USP Class VI at a glance | SILITECH
A day without silicone
Elkem silicones: the complete product range at a glance
RTV-1 vs. RTV-2 Silicones: The Complete Comparison | SILITECH
Choosing the right Shore hardness: Explained from 0A to 90A | SILITECH
Glue silicone to aluminum
Silicone mold for concrete: tear resistance, Shore hardness and release agent
Silicone rubber: The complete guide to types, applications and market developments 2026
Silicone Oil Guide: Viscosities, Applications and Selection (0.65 to 300,000 cSt)
Bonding & Sealing (21)
Cyanoacrylate (superglue): types, substrates, limitations
Sealants compared: silicone, MS polymer, polyurethane, acrylic
Thread sealant for hydraulic fittings
Industrial adhesives compared: epoxy, cyanoacrylate, anaerobic, UV, MMA. Which adhesive for which application?
Understanding adhesive curing: pot life, curing time, temperature influence
Gluing plastic: Which adhesive will stick to which type of plastic?
Loctite 5910: Silicone flange gasket (FIPG)
Loctite 638: High-strength shaft-hub connection
MS polymer (SMP): the versatile hybrid for bonding and sealing
Merbenit: MS polymer adhesives and sealants – the complete product range
Bonding metal without welding: 5 high-performance adhesives compared | SILITECH
Surface preparation before gluing: clean, roughen, activate
Gluing POM: why it's difficult
Permabond adhesives: product range, technical data & Loctite comparison
Bonding polycarbonate without stress cracks
Primers and adhesion promoters: when needed and which one for which adhesive
Threadlocker on oily threads
Selecting and correctly using threadlockers | SILITECH
Glue silicone to aluminum
Remove silicone and adhesive residues completely
UV and light-curing adhesives: A guide to selection and process
Potting & Electronic Protection (19)
Bio-Resin: A comparison of bio-based casting resins
Conformal Coatings: Protective coatings for printed circuit boards compared | SILITECH
Potting electronics: Step-by-step instructions
Electronics protection against salt, fog and fluctuating humidity
Epoxy resin basics: Mixing, processing, typical mistakes
Exothermic reactions during epoxy potting: Risks with large volumes
Protecting printed circuit boards from condensation: why IP protection alone is not enough
Potting vs. Encapsulation: Differences and Applications in Electronics | SILITECH
Cracks in the potting compound: causes and material selection
Thermal Interface Materials: Gap Fillers, Pads and Pastes vs. Potting Compound
Thermally conductive potting compounds: λ-values explained | SILITECH
Avoid potting defects: bubbles, delamination, shrinkage, pot life
Potting compound for high-voltage components
Potting compound for LED drivers: heat, moisture and electrical insulation
Potting compound for outdoor sensors
Potting compound for connectors and cable exits
Potting compound for inductive components: coils, chokes and transformers
Potting compounds and electrical casting resins for electronics: epoxy, silicone or PU?
Thermally conductive potting compound for batteries and BMS
Lubrication & Separation (5)
Industrial lubricants for forming, casting and maintenance | SILITECH
Proper use of NSF H1 lubricants
PFPE high-performance lubricants: when conventional oils fail
Silicone paste and silicone grease: applications, compatibility and selection
How to use silicone spray correctly, and when it's better not to
Mold making & molding (5)
Addition-curing silicone does not harden: Identify inhibitors
RTV-2 silicones in architectural model making | SILITECH
Silicone for mold making: The complete guide. Material selection, processing, and error prevention
Silicone mold for concrete: tear resistance, Shore hardness and release agent
Release agents for mold making: wax, PVA, silicone, PTFE compared
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silicones
RTV-1 and RTV-2 silicones, silicone oils and greases: curing systems, Shore hardness, viscosity and product-specific biocompatible types.Bonding & Sealing
Threadlockers, anaerobic adhesives, cyanoacrylates, structural adhesives and FIPG: selection according to substrate, gap size and strength.Potting & Electronic Protection
Potting compounds, electrical casting resins and conformal coatings for electronics protection: selection based on pot life, mechanics and protection requirements.Mold making & molding
Silicones and casting resins for dimensionally accurate molds and castings: selection according to crosslinking system, Shore hardness and release agent.Lubrication & Separation
Industrial lubricants, special greases and release agents: selection based on temperature, load, material pairing and residue behavior.Surface treatment & corrosion protection
Cleaning and degreasing, conversion coatings for corrosion protection and conductive coatings: selection according to substrate, function and subsequent process.Processing & Dosing Technology
Cartridges, static mixers, manual and compressed air dosing and UV curing: Correctly dosing, mixing and curing 2K materials.By industry
Industry solutions
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Biocompatible silicones: ISO 10993 and USP Class VI
Conformal Coatings: Protective coatings for printed circuit boards
Potting compounds & electro-casting resins for electronics
Loctite 638: High-strength shaft-hub connection
Elkem silicones: the complete product range at a glance
Selecting and correctly using screw locking devices
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Application Hub
Starting point according to goal: what you want to achieve, and which materials and methods will lead there.
Protect electronics
Conformal coating, potting, thermal management, insulation and EMI shielding: an overview of protection methods to aid decision-making.
Gluing instead of welding
Joining instead of welding, screwing or riveting: structural adhesives, anaerobic shaft-hub joining and flange gaskets as decision-making aids.
Molds & Molds
Flexible silicone molds and dimensionally accurate castings: crosslinking system, Shore hardness and release agent for model making, art and series production.
Aerospace & Defense
Silicone protection for electronics in drones, aircraft and defense technology: potting, encapsulation, sealing, coating and thermal management with Bluesil and CAF.
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