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Monthly Archives: January 2015

Get a Free Pass to MD&M West from Albright

Visit with Christi, Jeff and Ryan in sunny and beautiful Anaheim, California this February at the MD&M West Trade Show! The show is located at the Anaheim Convention Center at 800 West Katella Avenue in Anaheim and Albright has Booth 1083. The Exhibits schedule is as follows: Tuesday, February 10, 2015                       10 AM to 5

Selecting a Suitable Medical Silicone

Silicone materials can be compounded to create materials that are both, bio-inert and fully compatible with biological systems. Medical silicones are compounded in a similar manner as general purpose silicones to obtain certain characteristics, such as durometer, elongation and tear strength. However, medical silicones undergo additional processing to remove unwanted residuals. This allows for the

A Guide to Shore Durometers

Before manufacturing silicone parts, it is important to select a finished durometer for the part or product that you will be molding. Depending on the requirements of the project, the silicone finished part may be near gel-like or very stiff. Durometer is a measure of hardness that is used in elastomers, polymers and rubbers. Hardness