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In addition to the LSR, HCR, and RTV silicone materials that we work with on a day-to-day basis, silicone can take on a variety of physical forms, ranging from solids to water-thin liquids and semi-viscous pastes, greases and oils. Click … Continue reading →

Last month Susan Windham-Bannister, Ph.D., President and CEO of Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, participated In the latest installment of the WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Business Breakfast series. The panelists of business leaders & experts discussed the importance of making products and profits in Massachusetts. The group also discussed how … Continue reading →

A cold deck (cold runner) system is an assembly of insulated feeding units that prevents liquid silicone from curing while conveying silicone into the cavities of the mold. The following are a few reasons that using a cold deck system can … Continue reading →

Earlier this month Albright Technologies' project engineer, Matt Bont, gave a presentation at the Shin-Etsu Silicones Open House on Alternative Methods of Prototyping Liquid Silicone Parts. Click here to view the presentation as well as other presentations from industry suppliers. … Continue reading →

Two common tests are (1) to put the device or component under pressure using regulated compressed air and then submerging in water or other fluid. The leaks will show as bubbles or (2) use a colored die solution that contrasts … Continue reading →

While it depends on the specific application, generally molded silicone parts will have a considerable life expectancy. Once fully cross-linked a silicone rubber part will be virtually inert, meaning it won't degrade or react chemically with most anything in the … Continue reading →

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Shin-Etsu to Host Open House at Akron Facility Shin-Etsu Silicones of America will host an open house at its Liquid Injection Molding System Technical Center in Akron in advance of the ACS Rubber Division's International Rubber Expo & Advanced Materials … Continue reading →

Refer a friend to sign up for our monthly newsletter, and each of you will be entered into our drawing to win a prize! We are giving away a $50 Amazon gift card to one of our current subscribers, and a $50 Amazon gift … Continue reading →

After recently being named President of Albright Technologies, Bob Waitt will be receiving an EMERGE Award this week. This award is given to 10 young professionals who work in North Central Massachusetts for their outstanding work professionally and in the … Continue reading →