Rubber Silicone

Silicone Rubber, a genuinely versatile and revolutionary material, has emerged as a frontrunner impressing us with its myriad applications.

Silicone Rubber has its roots deep in today's world. Its use range from the most minor things like ice trays and silicone baking trays to making candies and chocolates in the factory.

Now, where did this start, or who began its use? This is the question that lingers in the minds of dear readers.

A Stroll Through History:

To truly understand the story of silicone rubber, we must journey back in time. It was during the 19th century that this remarkable material made significant strides. But first, the discovery of the element itself was a crucial step.

Swedish chemist Jöns Jackob Berzelius isolated Silicone using potassium for the first time in 1824.

The outcome was silicon tetrachloride, which is now one of the substances utilized in producing silicones. Berzelius is recognized as the originator of Silicone. It took 31 years for Henry Sainte-Claire Deville to prepare Silicone in its more common crystalline form.

In 1854, Deville obtained Silicone in its pure form using an electrolysis smelting technique. Numerous chemists in the 19th century kept investigating the chemistry of Silicone.

now that we know the roots of Silicone Rubber let's delve into what silicone rubber molding entails.

So, What is Silicone Rubber Molding?

Silicone rubber molding involves using a heated mold to shape and fabricate silicone rubber parts and products. The procedure includes injecting silicone rubber into a mold and allowing it to conform to the shape of the mold cavity. The methods for manufacturing silicone rubber molded parts include injection, compression, and transfer molding, all requiring steel or cast iron molds.

The Million Dollar Question: What makes Silicone so unique?

The features that make so silicone are :

• The low-temperature flexibility and high-temperature resistant
• Water-resistant surface
• High radiation resistant
• High resistance to chemical and environmental changes
• Odour and tasteless
• Flame resistant

These features make silicone very special and go-to the choice for many industrialists that belong to:

• Medical (Surgeries)
• Construction (Tension resistant)
• Electronics(Insulators)
• Aviation( Seals in - Aircraft windows, doors fuel tanks)
• Home Products (Ice trays, baking trays)

Overall, silicone rubber has not only met but surpassed our expectations as a versatile material, proving crucial in various day-to-day uses and high-tech industries. Its evolution from being discovered in the 19th century to becoming necessary in modern times highlights its importance and ongoing impact on shaping our society.

At Krishani Product Development, we are proficient in using Silicone rubber and making molds for our clients, which are custom-made for their requirements, unlike the lot.