Silicone rubber is an elastic and flexible polymer made from certain types of siloxane. It is commonly used to make silicone rubber seals and insulation materials. Silicone rubber needs to be manufactured to produce rubber-like properties that aid in molding and molding processes. Silicone rubber is used for many purposes. There are obvious advantages and disadvantages when using this material.

Chemical resistance

Silicone rubber has considerable resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents, chemicals, oils and water.

Economical and practical, widely used

Silicone rubber is stable and versatile. Due to its reliability, it is stable and can be used for a long time, thus reducing production cost. Silicone rubber has many USES because it contains compounds that mix easily. It also does not pose a risk of flammable or toxic solvents. Newly formed silicone rubber can be cured or dried at room temperature without oven. This capacity of rubber sticks easily to primed surfaces. The electrical and mechanical properties of silicone rubber remain constant at extreme temperatures and low temperatures.

The cost of

Although silicone rubber reduces production costs, it can be costly to mold and maintain some rubber. For example, for example, liquid silicone rubber can increase costs because of the need for injection rubber machines and curing methods.

Other shortcomings

Some silicone rubber can be large or thick, which can be a drawback if you want to create a low-key look. Silicone rubber also has a high viscosity and resists the forces that allow liquid to flow. If silicone rubber is used in insulation, this is a disadvantage. The rubber requires a vacuum cleaner to remove the gas to prevent bubbles from getting trapped in the rubber. Silicone rubber can also withstand solidification (called solidification inhibition) if it is in contact with materials containing sulfur or clay. All types of silicone rubber except liquid silicone rubber are susceptible to these disadvantages.