Liquid Silicone rubber molding has
been in action since the 1970s, it has become the go-to manufacturing technique
for producing rubber parts and its products. One of the distinctive features of
LSR is different compared to molding conventional high-consistency silicone and
injection molding processes.
At Nice Rapid, our liquid silicone
rubber molding services are used in wide range industries such as electronics, aerospace,
general industrial markets, infant care, automotive, and other specialized
industrial sectors just to mention a few. LSR is suitable for long-run and
short-term part production, at our shops we also use this technique during the
final phase of prototyping. Here is Nice Rapid we also use the LSR process to
evaluate different material configurations before mass-production is rolled
out.
As one of the leading and premier
injection molding firm, Nice Rapid we work exclusively with Liquid Silicone
Rubber Molding, over our extensive years in operation we have produced billion
of parts and components to fortune 500 companies and other top businesses
worldwide. At our shops, we have the technical
know-how and expertise to provide you with world-class services from
prototyping to large-scale production with higher precision and quality.
Nice Rapid’s capability to provide
high-quality and fast services has underlined our stellar reputation and
commitment towards satisfaction as well as producing parts and components that
adhere to international standards.
Contact
any of our Nice Rapid representatives and learn how we can make you liquid
silicone rubber molding a reality.
The characteristics of LSR
For nearly more than 40 years, a lot
of firms and industries mainly use liquid silicone rubber molding to manufacture rubber parts owing to their manufacturability of
its raw-materials. The injection molding of liquid
silicone rubber provides both manufacturers and clients with improved
productivity, consistency in part quality, high-volume molding, and the ease of
production and processing.
Due to the unique properties of liquid
silicone rubber, it has become the ideal material for the production of unique
parts and applications. Some of the unique traits of liquid silicone rubber
molding include:
Biocompatibility: Under intense testing, LSR shows traits of
superior compatibility with body fluids and human tissue. When compared to
elastomers, LSR is resistant to bacterial growth and will neither corrode nor
stain other materials.
It's also odorless and tasteless which
means that it can be easily formulated with the strict FDA guidelines and
policies. These resultant materials can also be sterilized with a wide variety
of methods such as e-beam, ethylene oxide (ETO), gamma, and steam autoclaving
just to mention a few.
Durable: LSR can withstand high temperatures, this makes it ideal to
manufacture parts and components closer to engines or under the hood of cars. The
parts created/fabricated via LSR are fire resistant and will not melt, melting
is a serious problem associated with components or parts created through
plastic injection molding.
Chemical resistance: LSR is resistant to oxidation and water as
well as some other chemical solutions such as alkali and acids
Temperature resistance: In comparison to other elastomer materials and
components, the molded silicones have the abilities to withstand either high or
low temperatures
Mechanical properties: Liquid silicone rubber comes with excellent
elongation features, high tensile and tear strength, good flexibility, and
toughness/hardness range ranging between 5 to 80 Shores A.
Electrical
properties: LSR has perfect
insulating properties making it the perfect solution Fr a wide variety of
electrical applications. When compared to traditional insulating materials,
silicone can perform in lower and higher temperatures.
Nice Rapid is capable to provide high efficiency and high quality production tooling to customers in medical, baby electronic, automotive etc.
Our liquid silicone rubber molding is a fast and reliable process for custom prototypes and high-volume manufacturing. We can make 100,000+ parts fast either one time or on a regular basis.
Materials and part design
By observing all the fundamental rules
and designs of liquid silicone rubber parts, manufacturers now can produce robust parts that are easy
and simple to fabricate. The injection molding of LSR involves complex and
intricate tasks that come with plenty of structural and functional factors that
engineers and designers must factor in:
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The intended/original use of the part.
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How the part will fit during the assembly.
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The experience of the parts in use.
Benefits of liquid silicone rubber molding
At Nice Rapid, we use liquid silicone rubber molding to manufacture a wide range of precision, over-mold assemblies,
and flashless silicone parts. LSR comes with a myriad of benefits such as:
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Compatible with high-volume production
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Minimal chance of contamination
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High level of automation
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Fast and quick cycle time
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Comes with advanced and enhanced safety features
So, when you are ready to start your project, feel free to contact us and we will send you a quote right away.
