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Your Twin Shot Injection Molding Information Resource! Learn about custom silicone injection molding using LSR. Amorphous Thermoplastics | Adhesion Expansion
2021-10-25 13:41
Whether you are a manufacturer of LSR molded components or a manufacturer that uses (or is considering) LSR molded parts in your product, this useful how-to guide provides an understanding… Read More
2021-09-28 12:01
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is a versatile material with countless applications across a wide variety of industries. LSR is commonly used for sealing applications and for long-term use… Read More
2021-08-25 17:41
The MD&M West Show in Anaheim CA is considered to be a premier show for medical OEMs and their suppliers. The 2021 show wrapped up on August 12, 2021, rescheduled from its customary mid… Read More
2021-07-06 21:45
SIMTEC Silicone Parts welcomes Mr. Roland Keller as the new Managing Director. Mr. Keller comes to SIMTEC with many years of managerial experience held at manufacturing companies throughout… Read More
2021-05-24 18:50
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is a versatile material used for a variety of purposes. Proper testing of the LSR material and the molded parts are important elements in the production process… Read More
2020-11-20 17:40
Read the latest from SIMTEC and RICO Group companies, including exciting new silicone applications, new technology, multi-industry growth, and giving back!
Download the 2020 RICO GROUP INSI… Read More
2020-09-21 18:46
Micro Molding — Megatrend Miniaturization
One of the latest trends in LSR manufacturing across many industries is miniaturization, or micro-molding. As components get smaller, manufac… Read More
2020-07-27 15:24
The past few years have seen several advancements in wearable medical device technology for patient monitoring devices and devices for drug delivery. Wearable devices include those used for… Read More
2020-05-18 18:53
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) parts are used extensively in a multitude of fields in the medical industry because it is inert and bio-compatible — plus, it offers excellent compression… Read More
2020-04-28 17:45
More than ever before, vehicles are changing and automotive suppliers under pressure to adapt, and quickly. Enhanced driver experience and connectivity features are demanded by consumers, a… Read More
2020-04-06 21:39
Read the latest news from SIMTEC Silicone Parts and the other members of the RICO Group. In this special 25th Anniversary issue, RICO owners look back on their start 25 years ago, how far th… Read More
2020-03-19 17:11
The production of gas appliances is full of unique requirements. Thankfully, there is a unique material perfect for those demands. Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) offers physical properties an… Read More
2020-02-24 14:58
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is the ideal material for parts with skin contact that need to meet hygiene, comfort, and biocompatibility requirements. Because it is also flexible and inert… Read More
2020-01-20 16:59
Mothers have high standards for the items they use to take care of their children, and so does the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last updated in May 2019 in a guidance to provide addit… Read More
2020-01-13 14:58
SIMTEC will once again be an exhibitor at the Medical Device & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Show, 2/11 – 2/13/2020 in booth #1260. This is one of the largest and best shows in the… Read More
2019-10-28 18:49
SIMTEC Silicone Parts in Miramar, FL (a member of the RICO Group) has expanded its tooling capabilities. With the addition of state-of-the-art equipment, and a skilled tooling and maintenanc… Read More
2019-10-28 18:23
Components manufactured using a combination of materials or substrates has become an attractive option and is being used by a variety of industries for applications ranging from sealed conne… Read More
2019-08-27 13:06
Calvin Pendorf, Head of Engineering at SIMTEC Silicone Parts will be a featured speaker at the upcoming 2019 LSR Conference. With SIMTEC recognized as a pioneer and leader in precision LSR i… Read More
2019-06-24 20:56
Prototyping is a critical step in product development that allows companies to perfect their design before bringing products to market. Although testing prototypes can add time to bringing… Read More
2019-05-24 20:32
SIMTEC’s highly productive LSR technology coupled with LSR’s material properties are a perfect fit for the challenges of the automotive industry.
Benefits of Using LSR in the Aut… Read More
2019-04-30 13:55
SIMTEC Silicone Parts, a US-based leader in LSR and LSR multi-shot injection molder, has added a Class 8 Clean Room to respond to demand from its life science customers. According to Frank D… Read More
2019-04-01 16:58
Medical-grade parts must show their biocompatibility. The same is true when using LSR in the design of those parts. Using this material in medical equipment requires adherence to regulation… Read More
2019-03-19 13:50
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) parts and components are particularly well-suited for medical devices, mother and child care products, sanitary products, and others products with hygienic requi… Read More
2019-02-13 17:20
If your company needs medical industry manufacturing parts, you cannot afford to cut corners when it comes to quality. Custom silicone injection molded parts play a prominent role by adding… Read More
2018-12-05 15:42
Food-grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR) was introduced in the late 1970s and is now a premier material used for many food-related consumer products. This elastomer is suitable for use in foo… Read More
2018-10-12 14:29
Read the latest mew from the RICO Group, including a transition of leadership for SIMTEC Silicone Parts.
Download the RICO GROUP INSIGHTS 2018 PDF Read More
2018-09-25 13:00
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) injection molding is a manufacturing process used to produce automotive parts, medical devices, consumer goods and other items. Despite its growing ubiquity, how… Read More
2018-09-18 13:00
There are many silicone molding companies out there — and many options for manufacturers looking for a partner on an upcoming project. Unfortunately, manufacturers may not have the bac… Read More
2018-09-11 13:00
Liquid silicone rubber is a hypoallergenic, mold-resistant and mildew-resistant thermoplastic that manufacturers use in a variety of applications. For applications that require hygienic or s… Read More
2018-09-04 13:00
Clear liquid silicone rubber — also known as optical silicone — is a transparent thermoplastic that is increasingly replacing glass in a range of applications. In this article, w… Read More
2018-08-31 12:21
High-volume manufacturing is exactly what the name implies — producing large numbers of an identical part or product in one run. While the term can refer to any manufacturing process… Read More
2018-08-06 17:00
Every product that has ever hit store shelves began life as an idea. As the idea matures, it passes through a series of stages that transform the concept into a fully functional and marketa… Read More
2018-08-02 12:26
Choosing a parts manufacturer for your business can be a difficult process. Much like hiring an employee, selecting the right candidate to provide your company with high-quality parts is an… Read More
2018-07-13 14:00
Injection molding is one of many options available for prototyping and manufacturing. Depending on the application, it can offer several benefits over other methods of production. In this ar… Read More
2018-06-29 15:00
Thermoplastic elastomers and liquid silicone rubber have similar properties and are both ideal for many types of injection molding projects. They are useful alternatives to synthe… Read More
2018-06-19 17:16
The prototyping stage is one of the most important in the product development lifecycle. The decisions you make at this point will have a long-lasting impact on the ultimate success of your… Read More
2018-06-01 13:13
As has been explained several times in previous blogs, polymers like silicones are macromolecular structures which are created through polymerization processes such as addition (chain growth… Read More
2018-05-21 20:29
Silicone rubber is an inorganic polymer formed by silicon (Si), oxygen (O), carbon (C) and hydrogen (H). The main chemical chain, called the backbone, is formed by silicon and oxygen, which… Read More
2018-05-07 15:54
Silicone rubber is recognized for being inherently biocompatible with human tissues, resistant to bacteria, and it does not degrade in the presence of fluids like blood, saliva, and others… Read More
2018-04-23 15:23
The simulation of polymer processes permits product designers to consider any geometric or processing condition, as crazy as it may be. It is known in the field of design that during the dev… Read More
2018-04-06 21:01
One of the advantages of manufacturing with polymers in general is that several functions can be integrated in one component. For example, if the part was made with metal, different material… Read More
2018-03-23 20:13
Processing Polymers
There are numerous methods for producing plastic parts and many will be discussed in this post. Of the various processes, molding and extrusion are the most predominant… Read More
2018-03-12 21:01
Part II – Biocompatibility Tests and Improvement of the Biocompatibility Properties
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the entity in charge of approving ma… Read More
2018-02-09 21:59
Green Manufacturing (GM) can be defined as “manufacturing methods that support and sustain a renewable way of producing products and/or services that do not harm to the environment&rdq&hell…Read More
2018-01-25 20:05
Light can be defined as electromagnetic radiation which has different frequencies and wavelength. The spectrum that can be picked up by the retina of a human eye is called visible light [1]… Read More
2018-01-10 15:54
Over the last 65 years, Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) has had a significant impact on the automotive industry — specifically, on how cars parts and components are designed and manufactu… Read More
2017-12-11 22:31
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is one of the most important synthetic elastomers, it is easily processed and has good properties. One of the most significant characteristics and advantage of L… Read More
2017-11-28 14:50
When it comes to designing a component for silicone molding, there are some challenges that need to be met along the way. Creating a proper mold is essential to achieving the level of accura… Read More
2017-11-21 23:15
It was in the 1950s when Liquid Silicone Rubbers (LSR) was first used as an optical material. Lighting applications were the first widespread use of optical silicone rubber of its tran… Read More
2017-10-30 17:23
Injection molding is the most common manufacturing process for the production of Liquid Silicone Rubber parts. The biggest advantage injection molding offers is its quick fabrication of part… Read More
2017-10-20 20:52
Choosing the best materials for new medical devices and disposables along with an experienced technology partner such as SIMTEC Silicone Parts, is critical for the success of your program. F… Read More
2017-09-21 21:41
The silicone family is made up of an enormous variety of compounds, and is perhaps the most widely used family of materials in the world. Liquid Silicone Rubber materials can be found in con… Read More
2017-09-07 15:25
Injection molding is the most common technique for the mass production of simple or complex Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) products with high dimensional tolerances. Knowing the behavior of th… Read More
2017-08-03 17:54
As previous stated, silicone rubber has become one of the most important materials in the polymer family due to its thermal stability, environmental resistance, transparency, and biocompatib… Read More
2017-07-27 21:27
Part I – Definitions, Applications, Compounding and Interactions
The rise of the medical and pharmaceutical industries, has led to the development of products designed to reduce… Read More
2017-07-17 19:51
When injection molding Liquid Silicone Rubber certain problems can occur that directly affect the quality of the final product, in spite of the great planning that may have gone into materia… Read More
2017-06-23 17:54
Since the introduction of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) in the 1970’s, the optimization of processes and procedures has become increasingly important for achieving higher strength, hard… Read More
2017-06-07 16:09
Thermoplastics are a broad class of materials which are solid and brittle at room temperature but, when heated, become soft and pliable. Thermoplastics are generally separated into one of tw… Read More
2017-05-24 19:06
Silicone is a versatile polymer used in elastomers, oils, greases and caulks, among other materials. Its primary ingredient is silica — one of the most commonly occurring forms of sand… Read More
2017-05-10 19:00
Silicone rubbers are man-made polymer materials that have a wide range of industrial and manufacturing applications. The various types of silicone rubbers include room temperature vulcanize… Read More
2017-03-10 18:23
We are proud to announce the recognition of a new multi-shot production process that will integrate parts made of multiple materials (LSR/Thermoplastics/Metal) into one component within one… Read More
2017-02-27 20:52
High-quality end products require safe, reliable, durable, strong materials for optimum performance. SIMTEC is the industry leader in innovative solutions, in Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) an… Read More
2017-01-03 23:33
Wondering whether or not liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is the right choice for your project? You’re not alone. As LSR has gained in popularity in recent years, an increasing number of O… Read More
2016-12-19 23:29
Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is increasingly becoming the material of choice for OEMs in a number of different industries. It’s durable, flexible and extremely versatile — in add… Read More
2016-12-05 23:29
Manufacturers today have a wider range of materials to choose from than ever before. At the same time, however, increasingly sophisticated products require that great care be taken to select… Read More
2016-10-13 18:42
The manufacturing of silicone rubber products involves a striking balance between efficiency and quality. To find this balance, different manufacturing processes must be considered and… Read More
2016-09-22 21:40
Silicone elastomers are gaining popularity as a high performing material for use in piping and molds. Here’s a quick overview of some of the major pros and cons associated with the ind… Read More
2016-09-07 21:56
Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) molds and tubing are becoming increasingly popular in manufacturing and a number of other industrial processes. Silicone molds and tubing are distinguished by th… Read More
2016-08-24 13:25
The possibilities with rubber, plastic and silicone molding unfold like an infinite universe, so it can be overwhelming to navigate the industry and all of its offerings as you search for e… Read More
2016-08-08 21:32
Silicone rubber is used to manufacture a number of different items, including irrigation and filtration components, seals and gaskets, lighted buttons, overmolded parts, and more. It is priz… Read More
2016-07-27 15:17
Silicone rubber is universally regarded as the best-in-class elastomer, especially for extreme environments. In addition, it is one of the most permeable elastomers. Here, we present a small… Read More
2016-07-13 15:30
Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions Using Liquid Silicone Rubber
Breakthrough inventions are the result of ideas, guts, perseverance, and dedication. They are the engine of the future econom… Read More
2016-06-29 15:11
Ceramic and glass have long functioned as the material of choice for medium and high-voltage electrical applications, high-voltage insulators and lightning arresters. These materials have go… Read More
2016-06-15 15:03
Multiple scanning rates were used to gain insight into the effect of time and temperature on the curing reaction of LSR and HCR systems. Properties of peak temperature, heat of reaction, and… Read More
2016-06-02 22:20
The compression and transfer molding process, using plastic and high consistency rubber (HCR) as raw materials, was once the dominant manufacturing process in medical, aerospace, electrical… Read More
2016-06-01 14:26
Liquid Silicone Rubber exhibits many useful characteristics. They are resistant to the environment are permeable to gas and vapor and can be colored as needed.
Main Properties of Silicone Ru… Read More
2016-05-18 14:17
Silicone rubbers exhibit many useful characteristics. The electrical properties are, in general, superior to those of organic rubbers, and the conductivity can be customized using special ad… Read More
2016-05-04 14:05
Liquid SiliconeRubber exhibit many useful characteristics. They are mixed inorganic-organic polymers and the polysiloxanes (silicon-oxygen) bonds are responsible for the final properties of… Read More
2016-04-20 13:57
A challenge in today’s industry is to create high-performance products with few components. The best solution is to design parts made with multiple materials in a single process.
Liqui… Read More
2016-04-07 13:47
Medical grade silicones have many advantageous physical and chemical properties that have been utilized for over 40 years. The main difference between conventional and medical grade silicone… Read More
2016-03-23 13:36
Liquid Silicone Rubber’s Fatigue Behavior
Silicone’s fatigue behavior is sensitive to cyclic load limits and factors that influence the fatigue. Each effect has different factors… Read More
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