Papers by Keyword: Manufacturing of Silicone Rubber Products

Abstract: The paper presents the current results of our ongoing research on the field of silicon rubber applications in precision engineering and in medical industry. We have demonstrated two technologies for the manufacturing of precision parts and devices for the medical industry. The mechanical properties of the silicone rubber materials manufactured by press vulcanisation and by moulding (diving) are compared.

Abstract: The paper presents the results of investigations made to clear how the different manufacturing technologies of silicone rubber structures affect the mechanical properties of the products. The problem is not obvious since there are numerous devices produced especially for the health care. We also controlled extreme high purity silicone rubbers and compared the results with data measured on simple industrial silicone rubbers. The aim was to see the difference between expensive medical materials and normal ones to simplify the fatigue tests and to decrease the costs of other mechanical investigations.