Bio-compatible silicone lubricants are used to reduce friction between medical device components and human tissue. Other desirable properties of lubricious silicones for medical devices include oxidative resistance, chemical inertness and hydrophobicity. These silicones are available in a broad portfolio of off-the-shelf products including self-lubricating elastomers as well as dispersions, fluids and greases to accommodate a…
NuSil Unveils a Transparent Silicone Encapsulant
NuSil Technology unveils R-2614, a transparent, flowable silicone encapsulant and potting material uniquely designed for easy processing and long-term reliability. The robustness of R-2614 answers to market need for maximum protection of electronic systems, such as connectors, amplifiers, and even microfluidic devices, from the ambient environment. The new release of NuSil’s Electronics and Engineering business unit…
NuSil Technology Introduces Fluorosilicone Elastomer for Medical Implants
NuSil Technology LLC introduces MED-5440, a translucent 100-mol% fluorosilicone elastomer designed for liquid injection molding equipment. As a fluorosilicone, MED-5440 resists swell when in contact with or immersed in dimethyl fluids and most solvents or oils. Some typical applications for MED-5440 include septa, O-rings, gaskets, seals, and precision molded parts for implant applications requiring silicones…
NuSil Technology introducing versatile silicones at Photonics West 2013
NuSil Technology LLC will officially debut two new silicone products in San Francisco at Photonics West 2013. NuSil’s Engineering and Electronics business unit has developed LS2-6140, an optically clear primerless encapsulant, and R-2175, a flowable, thermally stable potting compound, as part of concentrated efforts to increase market specialization in the fast-paced industries sectors it serves.…