Elkem Silicones Unveils LSR Select: Low‑Temperature Cure and Custom Formulation for 50% Faster Cycle Times

Elkem Silicones, headquartered in East Brunswick, N.J., has launched a patented Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) system—LSR Select—that offers molders and product designers a suite of game‑changing features. The system was showcased at MD &M West 2020.

Low‑temperature cure. Unlike conventional LSR, LSR Select cures at temperatures as low as 80 °C (176 °F) and below, protecting heat‑sensitive components such as plastics, electronics and batteries in two‑shot and over‑molding applications.

Precision formulation. Users can craft unique custom blends to meet exact durometer specifications and other property requirements, ensuring consistent performance across batches.

Productivity gains. By optimizing cure kinetics, the system delivers cycle time reductions of up to 50 %, boosting equipment utilization and overall throughput.

For more details, visit the Elkem Silicones website.

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Elkem Silicones Unveils LSR Select: Low‑Temperature Cure and Custom Formulation for 50% Faster Cycle Times

Elkem Silicones Unveils LSR Select: Low‑Temperature Cure and Custom Formulation for 50% Faster Cycle Times