Issue 14/2016 - Reusable silicone vacuum packs improve production efficiency in plastic products

The ELASTOSIL® C 1200 from WACKER can be used to make reusable silicone vacuum packs a milestone
in optimizing the production of composite parts.
Compared with traditional thin-film technology, this technology makes the production of composite parts simpler, the production efficiency is significantly improved, and the reuse effectively reduces production costs, especially non-toxic and harmless to
the environment.
ELASTOSIL® C 1200 is widely used in yachts, automobiles, wind power, leisure sports, agriculture and horticulture due
to its superior mechanical properties and long service life.

Silicone vacuum packs can effectively improve the production efficiency of plastic products, especially in small batch production
.
Fiber-reinforced plastics are innovative materials that offer stability, light weight and design freedom
.
These properties make them ideal for
the automotive, aircraft and shipbuilding industries.
Reusable vacuum pack technology has disrupted traditional manufacturing processes
.
The new ELASTOSIL® C 1200 silicone rubber makes the technology even more attractive
.

Compared with traditional vacuum bags, silicone vacuum packs are reusable, which can reduce production costs for products with a high number of molds; The sealing strip is included in the package making, and there is no need to install additional sealing strips when using it, simplifying the process; When laying vacuum packs, the process time is greatly reduced; For high-quality products, especially products with complex surface structures, no secondary grinding treatment is required; High number of mold turns, long life and other advantages
.

Due to the low viscosity and good shear thinning characteristics of ELASTOSIL C1200, the manual painting process can be used for small products, and bubbles
can be avoided as much as possible during the brushing process.
For large-area products (>1m2), vacuum packs
can be prepared by using two-component silica gel special spraying equipment for spraying process.
This method greatly shortens the packaging time and greatly saves manpower consumption
.