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Silicones are known for their feel-enhancing effects and lubricity. Silicones provide effective lubrication solutions for many medical device applications by: Spontaneously spreading out in thin films Reducing the coefficient of friction, insertion force, and machine-ability Minimizing break-loose and extrusion forces … Continue reading →

Common inks tend to fail when introduced to extreme conditions or silicone substrates. NuSil Technology offers silicone inks designed to address this challenge. The R-1008-X silicone ink series is non-corrosive and features excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates, especially … Continue reading →

Fluorosilicones resist degradation when exposed to jet fuel, solvents, gasoline, or crude oil and operate in a broad range of temperatures. PDF tear sheet

CV-2391 Yields a low to medium density silicone rubber foam when rapidly catalyzed with a low viscosity from a 1:10 Mix Ratio. Applications in shock and vibration dampening situations requiring a lightweight, flexible foam. For intricate back-filling due to a … Continue reading →

SCV-2586 is a lightweight, thermally stable adhesive, provides Ultra Low Outgassing™ characteristics for Aerospace and Electronics applications. Polymer Systems Technology Ltd recently added SCV-2586 to its line of Ultra Low Outgassing™ silicone materials. SCV-2586 is a lightweight adhesive for applications … Continue reading →

Two-part, optically clear, non-phenyl containing addition cure silicone designed to stay thermo-optically stable with heat and Uvexposure. For molding or casting hard, non-yellowing lenses for LED, solar or other applications where a hard, optically-stable silicone is needed. Viscosity is designed … Continue reading →

Silicone tacky gels are ideal for processing into sheets or pads for various topical applications requiring a temporary adhesive. Some key examples include: Wound care Scar management therapies Transdermal therapeutic systems Face masks Ostomy and incontinence care products Silicone gels … Continue reading →

As one of the most widely researched biomaterials to date, silicone has an approximate 50-year legacy of use in the healthcare industry. This history of biocompatibility has made silicone a material of choice for both long and short-term implantable device … Continue reading →

NuSil Technology Announce Methods Used to Sterilize Silicone Based Medical Devices The majority of sterile goods produced in the medical device and healthcare industries are terminally sterilized to remove unwanted microbial contamination. There are several sterilization methods commonly used for … Continue reading →

Silicones are highly resilient materials that have been used as adhesives and sealants in aircraft and aerospace applications for decades. Silicones offer thermal stability at high operating temperatures, as high as 300°C depending on the exposure time… Full details on … Continue reading →