Appliances Industry

The outstanding properties of silicones make the ELASTOSIL^® brand ideal for high-end applications, such as white goods, small appliances and kitchenware, in the appliances industry . The application determines whether room-temperature curing or heat-curing materials are the proper choice.

Household Appliances

ELASTOSIL^® one-part and two-part silicone elastomers are used in a variety of household appliances. Specialty grades even retain their elasticity for 1000 to 2000 hours at 250 °C and tolerate temperature peaks of up to 300 °C. Their ecological and physiological safety make them suitable for food-contact applications.

Benefits

Heat resistance (up to 300 °C)
Chemical resistance
Ecological and physiological safety
Radiation resistance (from the microwave to the UV range)
Permanently elastic properties (-45 °C to over 200 °C)

Applications:

Dishwashers
Oven doors
Washing machines
Cooktops
Refrigerators

Small Appliances

ELASTOSIL^® silicone elastomers are ideal for reliably bonding dissimilar materials, such as plastics, metal and glass, and all without the need for primer. In addition the silicone rubber is permanently resistant to aqueous solutions, dilute acids and bases, and solvents.