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A Day Without Silicone

What happens when one of the world’s most invisible materials disappears—and why the material in your bathroom grout also holds together space travel, heart surgery, and the energy transition.

silicones

• Choosing the right Shore hardness: Explained from 0A to 90A

  Tables, application examples, and practical tips for selecting the right silicone for mold making, seals, and technical components.

• Biocompatible silicones: ISO 10993 and USP Class VI at a glance

  Compliance Guide for Biocompatible Silicones in Medical Technology. Material Selection, Processing, and Sterilization.

Adhesives & Sealing

• Bonding metal without welding: 5 high-performance adhesives compared

  Epoxy, MMA, PU, CA, anaerobic – shear strengths up to 40 MPa. A practical guide for manufacturing engineers.

• Selecting and Properly Using Thread Lockers

  Anaerobic adhesives, threadlockers, and mechanical fasteners—which solution is right for which application.

• Loctite 5910: Silicone Flange Gasket (FIPG) – Technical Guide

  Liquid gaskets for engines and transmissions. Selection, application, and comparison of the Loctite flange gasket series.

Encapsulation & Coating

• Potting compounds for electronics: epoxy, silicone, or PU?

  Material comparison with decision-making guides for the right encapsulation solution—from LED modules to high-voltage transformers.

• Thermally conductive potting compounds: λ values explained

  What does the λ value mean, which fillers improve heat dissipation, and how do you choose the right potting compound?

• Potting vs. Encapsulation: Differences and Applications

  Full encapsulation or partial coating? Technical differences, decision criteria, and material suitability.

• Conformal Coatings: Comparison of Protective Coatings for Printed Circuit Boards

  Acrylic, polyurethane, silicone, epoxy, and parylene – decision-making guides, standards, and processing tips.

Electric mobility

• E-mobility battery assembly: Adhesives and potting compounds for battery packs

  Technical Guide to Adhesives, Encapsulants, and Seals in Battery Assembly: From Cell Bonding to Crash Safety.

lubricants

• Industrial Lubricants: Metal Forming, Casting & Maintenance

  Selection criteria, Bonderite product overview, and application tips for production and maintenance.

Still unsure about the material?

Whether it’s sealing, potting, or bonding—when the application is critical, the choice of material is no small matter. We’ll work with you to determine what works best under your specific conditions.