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LSR Technology

Liquid Silicone Rubber for Precision Components

SILITEH is developing LSR capabilities for applications requiring complex geometry, dimensional consistency and defined performance requirements.

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Liquid silicone rubber

Liquid Silicone Rubber and Complex Geometry

LSR is a silicone material suited to precise components and complex geometries. Material and process fit require engineering review for each application.

  • Liquid material
  • Precision geometry
  • Production planning
Technical inquiry
Liquid silicone material
LSR processing equipment
Precision silicone component

Performance

Performance Built Into the Material

Technical silicone component
01

Precision & Complex Geometry

Suitable for intricate shapes, thin sections and detailed component features.

02

Dimensional Stability

Geometry and performance requirements are assessed for the application.

03

Elasticity

Flexibility can be specified for repeated operating cycles.

04

Thermal Conditions

Material grades are selected against application thermal conditions.

05

Media Compatibility

Compatibility with process media requires application validation.

06

Surface Requirements

Surface and material requirements are reviewed for the intended use.

LSR or HTV?

Two Silicone Technologies. Different Processing Considerations.

Comparison criterion HTV LSR
Processing Solid silicone processing Liquid injection molding
Complex geometry Application dependent Application dependent
Automation Different processing approach Application dependent
Typical focus Application dependent Application dependent
Application criteria Application dependent Application dependent

Reference LSR process flow

From Liquid Material to Precision Component

  1. 01 Material Preparation
  2. 02 Metering & Mixing
  3. 03 Injection
  4. 04 Mold Filling
  5. 05 Curing
  6. 06 Demolding
  7. 07 Quality Control
LSR injection molding process diagram

Applications

LSR Across Demanding Industries

Component possibilities

One Material. Multiple Component Possibilities.

  • Seals
  • O-Rings
  • Membranes
  • Hoses
  • Flexible Elements
  • Custom Components