Silicone rubber is a preferred molding material due to its dimensional integrity, flexibility, wide range of temperature resistance, and impressive chemical resistance.
Working with a material with such a low compression set requires precise control of mold time, air pressure, and temperature.
2-Shot Silicone Molding
2-Shot Silicone Molding allows you to create a multi-material part using silicone rubber and a wide range of thermoplastic resins. This offers a number of significant advantages, including:
- Reduced waste associated with assembly defects
- Reduced cost associated with assembly procedures
- The improved chemical bond between the two materials
- Greater design flexibility and options
- Higher-end product quality
- Improved tactile performance
- Enhanced visual appeal
Flashless Silicone Molding
Flashless Silicone Molding provides an exceptional end product with geometry accuracy and finish consistency to meet the strictest application standards. With flashless molding, we create your silicone part with special tooling and mold designs that prevent excess material from escaping or “flashing,” eliminating the unsightly and often function-impairing “parting line” (the line where material flashed) on your part.
Flashless molding also stops silicone waste, reducing material costs, and also labor costs associated with trimming off excess material. Further savings are realized through the elimination of part waste associated with accidental rip and tear during de-flashing.
