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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

20.04.2026

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

07.04.2026

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

E-Mobility Battery Assembly: Adhesives and potting compounds for battery packs | SILITECH

The assembly of lithium-ion battery packs for electric vehicles places the highest demands on joining technologies. Adhesives, potting compounds, and seals do much more than just provide mechanical fixation: they ensure thermal management, crash safety, electrical insulation, and protection...

Electric Mobility Adhesives & Sealing Potting & Coating Bonding Batteries Battery pack adhesive Battery Assembly Thermal Interface Materials Battery encapsulant

23.02.2026

Permabond Adhesives: Product Range, Technical Data & Comparison with Loctite

Permabond is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives, ranging from cyanoacrylates and structural epoxies to anaerobic adhesives. Since developing the original Eastman 910 (the first commercial instant adhesive), the company has focused on high-performance...

Adhesives & Sealing Permabond Permabond 105 Permabond 731 Permabond 737 Permabond 825 Permabond ES5681 Permabond ET5162 Permabond ET5422 Permabond Adhesive Permabond POP Primer

23.02.2026

Loctite 5910: Silicone Flange Gasket (FIPG)

Loctite SI 5910 is a black, low-strength RTV silicone sealant for flexible flange connections. As a FIPG (Formed-In-Place-Gasket) product, the sealant is applied directly to the flange and replaces prefabricated flat gaskets. The 5910 is particularly suitable for applications that...

FIPG Flange gasket Adhesives & Seals Loctite 5910 Loctite SI 5910 Silicone sealant

23.02.2026

Loctite 638: High-strength shaft-hub joint

Loctite 638 is a high-strength, anaerobic bonding adhesive for cylindrical joints – shaft-hub, bearing seat, bushing-housing. The green, single-component adhesive cures without air between metal surfaces and achieves shear strengths of up to 31 N/mm². It replaces press fits and...

Assembly adhesive Adhesives & Sealants Loctite 638 Loctite 638 Data Sheet Shaft-hub connection Anaerobic adhesive

23.02.2026

Bonding metal without welding: 5 high-performance adhesives compared | SILITECH

Bonding metal without welding: 5 high-performance adhesives compared Metal joints without heat, distortion, or time-consuming post-processing: Modern high-performance adhesives achieve shear strength...

Adhesives & Sealing

17.02.2026

Selecting and using screw locks correctly | SILITECH

Screw locks are essential for ensuring the reliability and safety of your screw connections. Whether in technical equipment, furniture, vehicles, or industrial plants—they ensure...

Adhesives & Sealants Loctite Permabond Screw Lock Threadlocker

08.04.2025

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