Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is all around us. Have you ever wondered what it is? Here's an overview for the material used in liquid silicone rubber molding. Then head on over to http://www.mrpcorp.com/liquid-silicone-rubber-molding.html to see how LSR is used for medical devices and equipment.

1. Liquid Silicone
Rubber Facts
General Overview

2. What is Silicone Rubber?
• Silicone rubber is a rubber-like material or
elastomer which is made of silicone, carbon,
oxygen and hydrogen.
• This material can be created with various
formulations, depending on the industry for
which it is being made.

3. Great Heat Resistance
• Different industries prefer to use silicone
rubber because of its great heat resistance
• Can operate within the temperature range of -
100 degrees Celsius and 300 degrees Celsius

4. Inert Nature
• Another factor that adds to its acceptability in
various industries is its inert nature.
• This is what makes silicone rubber an excellent
material in the medical applications.
• It can be converted into a very hard
compound and also to a very soft one.

5. Colors and Forms
• It's possible to get silicone rubber in several
different colors as well.
• Liquid form of this material is popularly known
as LSR or liquid silicone rubber
• LSR is used to create complex molded parts
with very fine details.

6. Basic properties of liquid silicone
rubber
• Liquid silicone rubber offers excellent
resistance to extreme temperatures and can
operate in a wide temperature range.
• When the properties are compared to the
organic rubber, the silicone rubber is superior
in the fields of: elongation, Creep, tear
strength, cyclic flexing, dielectric strength,
compression set, fire resistance, thermal
conductivity and tensile strength too.

7. More Properties…
• Being an inert material, there is no reaction
with most of the chemicals
• it is safe to use the liquid silicone rubber for
medical purposes.

8. Grades of liquid silicone rubber
• Liquid silicone rubber can be divided into various
classes, depending on the basic properties of the same.
• The specialized forms or grades include the steam
resistant rubber, rubber with high tear strength, metal
detectable rubber, rubber to be used in extreme high
temperature or extreme low temperature, resistant to
chemicals, oils or gas as well as flame retardant.
• a variety of filers are used to get the desired grade but
most of the fillers are non-reinforcing, and they lower
the tensile strength of the rubber.

9. Uses of the liquid silicone rubber
• Liquid silicone rubber has gained popularity as it
is possible to mold this material into any desired
shape with fine details.
• Very common in the consumer level, and you will
find products made of liquid silicone rubber in
every household
• automotive applications, cooking, baking and
food storage products are made with this
material for it can be molded to any shape and is
resistant to temperature fluctuations

10. More Uses…
• Apparels are now being made with liquid
silicone rubber, and you will find great quality
undergarments, sportswear and footwear
made with it

11. LSR in the Medical Field
• The most important use of liquid silicone
rubber is in the industry of medical appliances
and implants.
• Being truly inert, it is safe to be used in
manufacturing medical implants.
• The implants made with liquid silicone rubber
can be shaped perfectly and with absolute
details according to the requirement and
being inert, it is safe for the body.

12. Visit MRPC for more info!
http://www.mrpcorp.com/
liquid-silicone-rubber-
molding.html

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