Products in Automotive & Transportation: Silicones

ELASTOSIL® LR 3842/60 A/B is a low-oil-bleeding liquid silicone rubber from the ELASTOSIL® LR 3842 series. It is a paste-like, easily  pigmentable, two-component product with short curing times. Shortly after the curing process, a thin oil film with lubricating properties forms on the surface of the vulcanizates. The vulcanizates are opaque and exhibit good mechanical and electrical properties, as well as very low compression sets.

ELASTOSIL® SUB C 2002 A/B is a two-component, low-viscosity, addition-curing silicone rubber specifically developed for deep-sea applications. It is designed to maintain flexibility in extreme temperature conditions, ranging from -40 °C to +180 °C. This silicone rubber is particularly well-suited for manufacturing various types of thermal insulation devices. Its low viscosity allows for easy flow and application.

ELASTOSIL® N294 is a free-flowing, ready-to-use silicone rubber that vulcanizes either at room temperature or at high temperatures under the influence of atmospheric moisture. ELASTOSIL® N294 is available in blue and red colors. It is particularly suited for screen printing.

ELASTOSIL® N9111 White is a non-slump, non-corossive, alkoxy-cure, one-component silicone that cures at room temperature under the influence of atmospheric moisture. It is a multipurpose sealant and adhesive for the appliance, automotive, and electronics industries. Due to its shear-thinning nature, ELASTOSIL® N9111 White is easy to apply. The material starts curing upon contact with air humidity.

ELASTOSIL® R 501/75 OH is a peroxide-curing high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) for the manufacture of flame retardant products. This product is recommended to be used in cable insulations for household, automotive, railway, marine, and aerospace applications where high flame retardancy is required.

WACKER® L 655 is a crosslinking aminoalkyl functional polydimethylsiloxane. Unlike conventional polydimethylsiloxanes in the WACKER® AK series, WACKER® L 655 demonstrates exceptional affinity to various surfaces. When exposed to atmospheric humidity or reactive polish actives like acid waxes, WACKER® L 655 undergoes crosslinking, resulting in the formation of a stable and insoluble polymer film. This film exhibits outstanding substrate affinity and resistance to detergents.

SILRES® WH 101 A is a water-reducible, solvent-free emulsion of a functional silicone resin. It can be applied as-is or as a formulated product to serve as a water-repellent treatment. SILRES WH 101 A improves substrate longevity when applied over wood or many other materials.

CENUSIL® M 810 A/B is a room-temperature curing silicone rubber (RTV-2) that is pourable and cures at ambient temperature. It has excellent flowability and good self-dehydration. This addition-curing silicone rubber is primarily used for creating molds without shrinkage and with exceptional reproduction accuracy.

SILRES® MK Flakes is a condensation-curing methyl silicone resin with good solubility in various organic solvents. The product can be used as a binder or as an impregnation agent for porous materials. Besides, SILRES® MK Flakes is the ideal product for making tack-free prepregs with excellent storage stability. Fully cured SILRES® MK Flakes has the lowest carbon content of all WACKER silicone resins and thus yields a very high ash content when pyrolized. Composites made of SILRES® MK Flakes show long-term stability against weathering, moisture, and UV light. They can therefore be continuously exposed to constantly changing climatic conditions, UV radiation, and temperatures significantly higher than 300 °C (572 °F). SILRES® MK Flakes also provides water repellency and excellent electrical insulation properties to the respective composite materials.

ELASTOSIL® R 771/60 OH is a peroxide-curing HCR silicone for the manufacture of flame retardant products, particularly designed for railway applications. The product has been tested according to EN 45545-2 requirement sets R1, R7 (HL2). The color of the rubber base is white.

ELASTOSIL® S 692 A/B is a self-leveling, electrically conductive, addition-curing two-component silicone rubber that can be cured at room temperature or at high temperatures. It is recommended for space applications due to its low outgassing rate and low-temperature flexibility. ELASTOSIL® S 692 A/B has been developed and designed as an ablative adhesive to prevent static electrical charging effects on solar generators for space applications, such as satellites.

ELASTOSIL® R 500/70 OH is a peroxide-cured high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) for general-purpose applications. This product can be used within a temperature range of -55 °C to +210 °C. The addition of heat stabilizers at service temperatures of more than 180°C is recommended.

SEMICOSIL® 962 TC A/B is a gap filler paste material with excellent thermal conductivity. It is a two-part silicone rubber that is shear-thinning, easy to dispense, and non-slump. This addition-curing formulation cures at room temperature, resulting in a soft, flexible, and tacky rubber with outstanding thermal conductivity properties.

WACKER® GM - Glazing and Metal is a one-part, neutral-curing, low modulus silicone sealant with excellent adhesion and a long shelf life. It is designed for sealing, bonding, and repairing various tasks. WACKER® GM - Glazing and Metal cures at room temperature when exposed to atmospheric moisture, forming a durable and flexible silicone rubber.

SILRES® HP 2020 is a low-viscosity, reactive aminofunctional methyl phenyl silicone resin. The product is typically used as a curing agent or crosslinker for cycloaliphatic epoxy resins in 2-pack high-solids coatings. It significantly improves the weathering resistance of the coating compared to organic amine curing agents. Such 2-pack epoxypolysiloxane coatings are an isocyanate-free alternative to 2-pack polyurethanes as weathering-resistant topcoats.

ELASTOSIL® R 771/70 OH is a peroxide-cured high-contrast rubber silicone for the manufacture of flame retardant products, particularly designed for railway applications. The product has been tested according to EN 45545-2 requirement sets R1, R7 (HL2). The color of the rubber base is white.

ELASTOSIL® SC 833 A/B is a pourable, addition-curing, two-component silicone rubber that forms a predominantly closed-cell foam. ELASTOSIL® SC 833 A/B exhibits excellent flame resistance and is self-extinguishing. This product is commonly used in applications such as automotive, aerospace, and railway industries.

WACKER® 130 - Glass and Glazing is a high-quality silicone sealant specifically designed for glazing and window sealing applications. This one-component, acid-curing sealant offers exceptional adhesion on glass and aluminum surfaces, along with a long shelf life and excellent processing properties. When exposed to atmospheric moisture at room temperature, WACKER® 130 Glass and Glazing undergoes curing, transforming into a permanently flexible silicone rubber.

SILRES® MK Powder is a condensation-curing methyl silicone resin with good solubility in various organic solvents. The product can be used as a binder or as an impregnation agent for porous materials. Additionally, SILRES® MK Powder is the ideal product for making tack-free prepregs with excellent storage stability. When fully cured, SILRES MK POWDER has the lowest carbon content among all WACKER silicone resins, resulting in a high ash content when pyrolized. Composites made of SILRES® MK Powder exhibit long-term stability against weathering, moisture, and UV light. They can be continuously exposed to changing climatic conditions, UV radiation, and temperatures exceeding 300 °C (572 °F). Furthermore, SILRES® MK Powder provides water repellency and excellent electrical insulation properties to the composite materials.

WACKER® RTV-S 691 A/B is a self-leveling, two-part addition-curing silicone rubber that can be vulcanized at room temperature. It is particularly recommended for space applications due to its low outgassing rate and low temperature flexibility. This product has been specifically designed and used as an adhesive for solar cells on solar generators in space applications, including satellites.

CENUSIL® M 820 A/B is a room-temperature curing silicone rubber (RTV-2) that is pourable and cures at ambient temperature. It has excellent flowability and high tear strength. This addition-curing silicone rubber is primarily used for creating molds without shrinkage and with exceptional reproduction accuracy.

GENIOPLAST® PP50S12 MG is a pelletized masterbatch formulation. It contains 50% of a non-reactive, ultra-high molecular weight silicone gum dispersed in polypropylene homopolymer. This formulation is specifically developed as an additive to enhance scratch resistance in polypropylene-based compounds for automotive interior applications.

WACKER® L 654 is a solvent-based system that comprises a reactive polydimethylsiloxane and an aminoalkyl functional polydimethylsiloxane. The curing rate and film flexibility of WACKER® L 654 can be adjusted to meet specific requirements by combining it with the non-reactive WACKER® L 656.

ELASTOSIL® R 770/75 OH is a peroxide-crosslinked high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) for the manufacture of flame retardant products. The product has been tested according to BS 6853 Cat 1 and EN 45545-2 requirement sets R22 and R23 (HL3). It can be used within a temperature range of -55 °C to +210 °C.

ELASTOSIL® R 770/50 OH is a peroxide-cured high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) for the manufacture of flame retardant products. It is used for construction, automotive, railway, marine, and aerospace applications where high flame retardancy is required. This product can be used within a temperature range of -55 °C to +210 °C.

GENIOPLAST® PP50S12 is a pelletized masterbatch formulation comprising 50% of a non-reactive, ultra-high molecular weight silicone gum dispersed in polypropylene homopolymer. It is specially designed as an additive to enhance scratch resistance in polypropylene-based compounds used in automotive interior applications.

ELASTOSIL® R 770/60 OH is a peroxide-crosslinked high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) for the manufacture of flame retardant products. It is used for construction, automotive, railway, marine, and aerospace applications where high flame retardancy is required. This product can be used within a temperature range of -55 °C to +210 °C.

WACKER® AKC Silicone Fluids are linear, non-reactive silicone fluids that offer excellent heat and shear stability. This ensures protection against oxidative and radical decomposition, preventing viscosity changes and gel formation. As a result, WACKER AKC Fluids are ideal for applications that involve high thermal and/or shear stress.

SILRES® H 44 is a powdered, condensation-curing phenyl silicone resin with excellent solubility in various organic solvents. The product can be used as a binder or as an impregnation agent for porous materials. Due to its compatibility with organic resins, SILRES® H 44 can also be used to modify or partly replace phenolic resins in the respective compounds. Compared to other silicone resins, SILRES® H 44 cures relatively quickly at elevated temperatures. It is therefore particularly suitable for fully automated production lines.

CHT Group QGel 311 is a clear, soft, moderately cross-linked, general-purpose, addition-cure silicone gel polymer. This silicone gel provides protection from moisture, vibration, thermal, or mechanical shocks. It is a fast-curing, inhibition-resistant gel that is commonly used in a variety of electronic applications.

CHT Group QSil 559 is a 100% silicone solid elastomer designed for electrical potting applications. This addition-cure potting material is a two-component system that has a long gel time. It offers a hard, thermally conductive, low-modulus material that is readily repairable.

CHT Group QSil 553 is a 2-component silicone elastomer system specially designed for electronic potting and encapsulation applications. It offers good protection against chemicals, environmental contamination, mechanical shock, vibration, and impact damage. It can be employed in areas where low flammability is a prerequisite. The cured elastomer can be repaired. The component parts have relatively low viscosities and are readily mixed, either by hand or machine.

CHT Group TufGel 330 is one of a family of soft, adherent, silicone elastomeric gels designed for the encapsulation and protection of electronic components. It is a low-viscosity, two-component system that is readily mixed in a 1:1 ratio. It is used to provide protection from vibration, thermal or mechanical shock, water, and many other environmental contaminants. This product has excellent dielectric properties.

CHT Group Amine-Functional Silicone Polymers are 100% active, low-volatility, reactive amino silicone polymers that are available with varying viscosities and amine content. These polymers use the polar nature of amino-functional silicones to cure, which results in a durable film that adheres strongly to automobile finishes, chrome, aluminum surfaces, and textiles.

CHT Group QSil 223 is a transparent and colorless silicone formulation that is ideal for optical applications. Its viscosity profile enables excellent flow around components, and it is excellent for potting complex parts. The chemical composition results in a cured product that is hydrolytically stable as well as reversion-resistant. The silicone elastomer provides electrical insulation and physical shock resistance for components and enables environmental protection.

CHT Group SE3000 is a 2-component silicone elastomer system specially designed for electronic potting and encapsulation applications. It offers good protection against chemicals, environmental contamination, mechanical shock, vibration, and impact damage. It can be employed in areas where low flammability is a prerequisite. The cured elastomer can be repaired. The component parts have relatively low viscosities and are readily mixed, either by hand or machine.