Liquid Silicone Solutions LSR Molded Solutions
Liquid silicone rubber, or LSR, is our core competence. It provides many features not offered by organic rubber which we take advantage of across many markets. It is a versatile material and is commercially available in many grades including:
- Medical grades
- Self-lubricating
- Conductive
- Self-bonding
- Radio Opaque
- Fast Cure
- Fluoro Liquid Silicone
- Rubber (F-LSR)
- Flame Retardant
- No post-cure (NPC) -low volatile chemistries available
- Chlorine / Chloramine Resistant Compound
Variety Of Substrates For A Variety Of Applications
Gulf Rubber US has a broad range of knowledge with overmolding a variety of substrates for a variety of applications, while meeting stringent bond requirements. We have the expertise to design a robust and sustainable process to assure a high confidence in the bond. Go ahead, challenge us! LSR tooling is comparable in cost and complexity to plastic tooling. We offer both standard hot runner and cold runner tooling with the ability to run fully automatic to drive cost out with quality and sustainability in mind.
High mechanical strength
Thermoset material
Heat resistance up to 180°C
Flexibility down to -45° C
Ozone, UV, radiation, and weathering resistance
Good chloramine resistance
Excellent electrical insulation properties
Good resistance to aging
Physically inert
High mechanical strength
Highly colorable
Processing Advantages Include:
No material preprocessing.
Clean molding process.
Low or no material waste.
Minimal flash extension can eliminate post-deflashing.
Reduced labor content with automation.
Shorter cycle times.
Ability to achieve thinner cross-sections.
Well-suited for high-volume production.
Compatible with various agency certifications.