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Elkem Silicones — An Overview of the Complete Product Range | SILITECH

Rhodorsil and Bluesil are the two brands of Elkem Silicones (formerly Bluestar Silicones / Rhodia), one of the world's largest silicone manufacturers. While Rhodorsil is the traditional brand for silicone oils, pastes, and specialty products, Bluesil represents the modern product line of...

Bluesil Bluesil RTV 3325 Bluesil RTV 3428 Rhodorsil Rhodorsil Paste 4 Silicones

21.04.2026

Encapsulants for Electronics: Epoxy vs. Silicone vs. Polyurethane – A Comprehensive Comparison

Potting compounds protect electronic assemblies from moisture, vibrations, chemicals, and thermal stress. The three main material classes—epoxy, silicone, and P...

Encapsulation & Coating

08.04.2026

Release Agents for Mold Making: A Comparison of Wax, PVA, Silicone, and PTFE

The right release agent can make or break the molding process. Use too much, and you’ll lose surface detail. Use too little, and the casting will stick to the mold. This guide compares...

Mold Making Silicones

08.04.2026

Silicone Oil Guide: Viscosities, Applications, and Selection (0.65 – 300,000 cSt)

Silicone oils (PDMS) are among the most versatile industrial chemicals in existence. They lubricate, release, defoam, insulate, and protect—at temperatures ranging from –60 °C to +250 °C. However, the range...

Lubricants Silicones

08.04.2026

Comparing Industrial Adhesives: Epoxy, Cyanoacrylate, Anaerobic, UV, MMA – Which Adhesive Is Best for Which Application?

Epoxy, cyanoacrylate, anaerobic, UV, or MMA—which industrial adhesive is right for your application? This guide compares the five most important adhesive technologies based on strength, curing time...

Adhesives & Sealing

08.04.2026

Silicone for Mold Making: The Complete Guide – Material Selection, Processing, and Error Prevention

Are you planning your first mold-making project with silicone—or looking for a better solution for your mass production? This guide explains how to choose the right silicone, avoid mistakes...

Mold Making RTV 2 Silicone Silicones

08.04.2026

A Day Without Silicone

Contents I. 6:30 a.m. II. The Commute — Electric Mobility and Ceramification III. Waterfalls, War, and Sticky Masses — The History of Silicone IV. A Sphere Barely Larger Than a Marble — The...

Electric Mobility Raw material supply Silicones Silicone rubber

03.04.2026

Potting compounds & electrical casting resins for electronics: epoxy, silicone, or PU?

Electronic assemblies must be reliably protected against moisture, mechanical stress, and temperature fluctuations. Electrical casting resins and potting solutions offer this protection—but which material is the right one? This technical article compares epoxy, silicone, and...

Encapsulation & Coating Electrical casting resin Electrical casting resins Silicone potting compounds encapsulation solutions encapsulants for electronics

30.03.2026

Silicone Rubber: The Complete Guide to Types, Applications, and Market Trends Through 2026

What is silicone rubber, and what makes it so special? Silicone rubber is a synthetic elastomer made from silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. Unlike traditional...

Fluorosilicones (FVMQ) HTV silicone LSR silicone RTV 1 silicone RTV 2 silicone Silicones Silicone elastomer Silicone rubber Thermally Conductive Silicones (TIM)

27.03.2026

Thermally conductive potting compounds: λ values explained | SILITECH

When power electronics overheat, even the best heat sink is useless—unless the heat can escape from the encapsulated component. Thermally conductive potting compounds with a high λ value do just that: they protect electronics from environmental influences while simultaneously conducting away heat loss...

SOH State of Health Potting & Coating lambda value Thermal potting compound Thermally conductive potting compound Thermally conductive potting compound thermal conductivity of potting

24.02.2026

Bio-resin: Comparison of bio-based casting resins

Bio-resins—bio-based casting resins—replace some of the petroleum-based raw materials with plant-based resources such as vegetable oils, cashew nut shells, or tree resins. The market for sustainable resin systems is growing rapidly, especially in the arts and crafts sector (resin art, river tables),...

Bio-based epoxy resin Bio Resin Bio-resin Potting & Coating Bio-based casting resin Eco-friendly casting resin

23.02.2026

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

Patient safety is paramount in medical technology. Silicones that come into direct or indirect contact with the human body must meet strict biocompatibility requirements. This guide explains the two most important standards—ISO 10993 and...

ISO 10993 Silicones USP Class VI biocompatibility Biocompatible silicone medical technology silicone

23.02.2026

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