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silicone mold making × May 2026 ×

Silicone mold for concrete: tear resistance, Shore hardness, and release agents

Silicone mold for concrete: tear resistance, Shore hardness, and release agent Concrete casting is hard to mold: heavy, often undercut parts, alkaline material, and many impressions. A silicone mold must...

Industry: Construction & Engineering Brand: SILISIL Type: Application Case World: Mold Making & Casting World: Silicones

16.06.2026

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Addition-curing silicone does not harden: identifying inhibitors

Addition-curing silicone does not cure: Recognizing inhibitors If an addition-curing (platinum-catalyzed) silicone remains tacky or liquid, inhibition is almost always the cause: Certain ...

Brand: SILISIL Type: FAQ World: Mold Making & Casting World: Silicones World: Processing & Metering Technology

16.06.2026

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Potting compound for high-voltage components

Potting compound for high-voltage components: In high-voltage applications, the potting system determines dielectric strength, partial discharge, and service life. The primary adversary is air entrapment; even the smallest voids...

Industry: Electronics & PCBs Industry: Energy & High Voltage Property: Electrically insulating Property: Temperature resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application case World: Potting & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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Potting compound for connectors and cable outlets

Potting compound for connectors and cable outlets Connectors and cable outlets are the most critical points of an assembly in terms of mechanics and sealing. Potting serves three purposes here: ...

Industry: Electronics & PCBs Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industry Property: Electrically insulating Property: Temperature resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application case World: Potting & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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Potting compound for outdoor sensors

Potting compound for outdoor sensors Sensors outdoors are under constant attack from moisture, UV, temperature fluctuations, and media. Potting reliably protects the electronics, but must not affect the m...

Industry: Electronics & PCBs Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industry Property: Electrically insulating Property: Temperature-resistant Property: UV- & weather-resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application case World: Potting & Electronics Protection

15.06.2026

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Potting compound for LED drivers: heat, moisture and electrical insulation

Potting compound for LED drivers: Heat, moisture, and electrical insulation. LED drivers operate continuously, are often located in humid or outdoor-exposed environments, and carry high voltages on the mains side...

Industry: Electronics & PCBs Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industry Property: Electrically insulating Property: Temperature resistant Property: Thermally conductive Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application case World: Potting & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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Potting compound for inductive components: coils, chokes and transformers

Potting compound for inductive components: coils, chokes and transformers Coils, chokes and transformers place different demands on a potting compound than a flat PCB: they combine...

Industry: Electronics & PCBs Industry: Energy & High Voltage Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industry Property: Electrically insulating Property: Temperature resistant Property: Thermally conductive Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application case World: Potting & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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Using silicone spray correctly, and when it's better not to

Silicone spray is versatile – but not always suitable. Application, advantages, and important painting advice.

World: Lubricating & Separating

14.06.2026

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