Technical Blog

How to Select Industrial Silicone: A Technical Guide to Prevent Premature Failure

80% of silicone gasket failures stem from design, not manufacturing. This guide summarises the technical criteria that determine whether your project will perform for years or fail in months.

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Industrial Inflatable Seals: When to Use Active Sealing and How to Avoid the 5 Critical Faults

TIXAN'AIR® inflatable seals solve sealing problems that no static gasket can address: gaps up to 25 mm, compensation for movement, and on-demand sealing.

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Medical Silicone Manufacturing in an ISO 8 Cleanroom: Why the Controlled Environment is Non-Negotiable

The difference between a certifiable medical component and one rejected in an audit is decided in the manufacturing environment. This guide explains the real requirements of an ISO 8 cleanroom.

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Design Faults in Extruded Profiles: How to Avoid Redesigns That Cost Thousands of Euros

70% of silicone extrusion redesigns stem from drawings that apply metal or rigid plastic criteria. This technical guide explains the actual material limitations.

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ProSilicones64 Technical Team

How Industrial Silicone Is Really Manufactured: From Raw Compound to Technical Profile

Industrial silicone is not “shaped rubber.” It requires controlled formulation, mixing, calendering, extrusion or molding, vulcanization, and validation. This article explains the real industrial process behind silicone seals and profiles.

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