The process of silicone kneading is incredibly satisfying to watch. Medical grade silicone is rolled through an "impastatrice" machine with dye over and over again to make sure it gets completely ...

MDS Manufacturing LLC, a custom injection molder, is upping capacity and adding liquid silicone molding capabilities. MDS, located in St. Louis, recently purchased two Engel LIM machines — a 110 ton ...

Injection molding machine makers and resin producers make it clear that silicone is here to stay for a growing number of medical market applications. Among others, equipment makers Engel, Arburg and ...

DALTON, Mass.—Sinicon Plastics Inc. is growing through acquisition and positioning itself for new work by participating in the startup of a regional innovation hub. Founded in 1968, the injection ...

MasterSil 800, a single-component silicone elastomer, withstands temperatures up to 572°F (300°C). It is free flowing and self-levels to fill minute crevices and voids. It has a tack-free time of ...

The silicones have hardnesses of 45 to 75 Shore A. The Series features dynamic viscosity. So under low-shear stress (during the pumping and shut-off stages of molding), the silicones have high ...