Plastics Today

Applied Silicone introduces extrusion-optimized HCR silicone elastomer

A new implant-grade silicone rubber that allows faster extrusion line speeds has been introduced by Applied Silicone Corp. (Santa Paula, CA), a global supplier of long-term implantable silicones for ...
Rubber and Plastics News

Technical notebook: Dynamic closed-loop silicone extrusion

This paper will detail the identification, testing and installation of a dynamic closed-loop silicone extrusion process. We will identify the weakness of a static closed-loop extrusion process. The ...
Firehouse

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Introduces Second Compass Extrusion Line Innovative Silicone Extrusion Technology Delivers High-Precision Products with Enhanced Performance

ANAHEIM, CA (February 12, 2013) – Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) HealthCare Markets, a leading supplier of innovative products that deliver results for the most demanding medical ...
Machine Design

Designing a Better Rubber/Silicone Extrusion Crosshead

The Guill Series 500 crosshead with Mechanically Assisted Gum Space (MAGS) adjustment was designed for the flow characteristics of elastomeric compounds. Exhibiting at MD&M West 2025, three members of ...
Business Insider

Trelleborg Showcases Process Innovations and Unveils Seal-Glide for Medical Device Makers at MD&M WestAdvanced silicone extrusion methods, custom silicone sheeting, and new ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. and FORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trelleborg Sealing Solutions highlights innovative silicone processing and medical device solutions, and introduces new ...