Soft materials

Components made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) or liquid silicone (LSR) deform very well under tension or pressure and return to their original state after deformation. TPE is solvent-resistant while LSR has excellent mechanical properties.

Benefits at a glance

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Deformable

TPE and LSR are flexibly deformable. TPEs behave in a similar way to thermoplastics when heat is applied. Silicones have an even wider application range.

Resistant

Resistant to abrasion, UV and ageing, heat-resistant, electrically insulating, sterilisable, resistant to chemicals. Silicone is the answer.

Temperable

If required, soft materials can be tempered to relieve stresses and further improve mechanical properties.

Universal

The properties of TPEs and silicones make them suitable for universal use – from medical technology to automotive and household applications.

Features

LSR micro injection module

If you want to mass produce even the smallest shot weights perfectly, simply use our micro injection module with premixed LSR cartridge.

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Sample components

2-component push-button

Twice as soft: the 2-component push-button combines the different properties of two silicones with different Shore hardnesses – no problem on your ALLROUNDERs.

Hormone ring

Before the injection moulding process, an active ingredient that protects against HIV is mixed into hormone rings made of LSR. Clean room production meets the highest standards of hygiene and product quality.

2-component grippers

Individual robotic grippers as operating equipment in hard/soft combination on demand: Use 3D printing with the freeformer – fast, flexible and cost-effective.

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Components

The multitude of industries, technologies and applications is sure to include an example that meets your requirements. Draw inspiration from our selection of components.

Silicone injection moulding

LSR liquid silicones, HTV solid silicones? From liquid or solid to highly elastic. We have the perfect system solutions for you – because we have accompanied this technology for decades.

freeformer

With 3D printing, you can use the freeformer to process the same original materials and standard granulates as with injection moulding – for example, medically certified TPE.