Momentive LIM™ 6000 series is a family of fast curing and injection moldable liquid silicone rubbers supplied in the form of ready-to-use components (part A and part B).
The product range is specifically engineered to provide high tear resistance and tensile strength for high-speed injection molding processes and applications. The LIM™ 6000 series are excellent performance general purpose liquid silicone rubbers that can be used across many industries, including consumer goods, health care, and general industrial applications.
LIM™ 6000 Key Features and Benefits:
High tear resistance and tensile strength
Improved adhesion to a wide variety of substrates, including engineered thermoplastics and metals
Rapid cure speeds for higher productivity
Outstanding thermal stability across a wide range of temperatures
The LIM 6000 series is available in hardnesses of 10, 30, 40, 50 and 60 Shore A
Excellent release from metal molds
Sterilizable for use in health care and medical devices
LIM liquid silicone rubbers are supplied in the form of ready-to-use components (part A and part B).
Dosing:
A mixture of (1:1) ratio of the two components is transferred from the original containers to a static mixer or the mixing chamber by hydraulic piston pumps that can be connected by an interlocking system that ensures a 1:1 feed ratio. Color pastes can be fed to the system, then the mixture is injected into the heated mold.
Injection pressure:
An injection pressure of 50 to 150 bars is ordinarily sufficient for liquid silicone rubber that is typically dependent on the cross-section of the feed channel.
Processing and curing:
The mixture vulcanizes at temperatures of 140-230°C to form a cured silicone rubber within a few seconds depending on the grade. To prevent premature vulcanization in the nozzles and cylinders, cool down the parts with water to a temperature of about 20°C.
Post curing:
During postcuring, it is primarily siloxanecycles that evaporates, leading to a slight loss of weight. It is recommended to maintain a supply of fresh air into the post-curing oven to prevent the formation of flammable air/siloxane mixtures.
Application Examples and Recommended Grades
Sports goggles, rubber masks, camera parts, and coating metal rolls
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