LIM6041 liquid silicone rubber is a 2 component Radio - Opaque product formulated with Barium Sulfate. It is used in liquid injection molding of high performance elastomeric parts. The combination of excellent tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications in medical devices where molded parts can be detected under X-ray due it's radio opacity.
Key Features and Benefits
- Barium Sulfate filled for excellent radio - opacity
- Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment
- Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration, and molding temperature
- Wide range of molding temperatures: 1500C (3020F) to 2050C (4000F)
- Excellent release from metal molds
Potential Applications
The combination of excellent tear strength and radio - opacity, it is suitable for applications in medical devices such as wound drain catheters, where molded parts can be detected under X-ray.