Our Focus Areas
Specialty Silicone Compounds:
CSE specializes in the development of high-performance specialty silicone compounds, tailored to meet the stringent requirements of various industries.
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Fluorosilicone Compounds:
We produce advanced fluorosilicone compounds known for their excellent resistance to fuels, oils, and chemicals, making them ideal for demanding applications.
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General Silicone Compounds
CSE specializes in silicone compounds meticulously customized to meet specific customer requirements and process conditions.​
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Industries Served:
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Automotive:
Our compounds are designed to meet the high-performance standards of the automotive industry, providing solutions for everything from engine components to interior seals. -
Aerospace:
CSE's materials are engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of aerospace applications, ensuring safety and reliability in flight-critical components. -
Transmission & Distribution:
We provide specialty compounds for the transmission and distribution sector, enhancing the performance and longevity of electrical insulators and related components. -
Wire & Cables:
Our silicone and fluorocarbon compounds are used in the production of high-quality, durable wire and cable insulation that can endure harsh environments and extreme temperatures. -
Oil & Gas:
CSE's compounds are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the oil and gas industry, offering superior performance in seals, gaskets, and other critical components.
By focusing on these specialized areas and industries, CSE ensures that we deliver the highest quality and most reliable products tailored to meet the specific needs and standards of our clients.
How Teksil® Silicone Rubber Compounds Improve the Quality of Insulators
• Effortless Processing: Designed for easy molding, enabling the creation of complex shapes and designs for polymer insulators with precise dimensions and consistent quality.
• Uniform Properties: Precise formulations and stringent quality control ensure uniform hardness, tensile strength, elongation, and thermal stability, delivering reliable performance.
• Consistent Performance: Guarantees stable product performance under various conditions, including electrical insulation, weather resistance, and mechanical strength, enhancing quality and customer satisfaction.
• Seamless Integration: Facilitates smooth integration with other materials in complex assemblies, optimizing bonding, sealing, encapsulating, and molding processes.
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By utilizing Teksil® silicone rubber compounds, manufacturers can enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of their insulators, ensuring they meet the highest industry standards and customer expectations.
Applications - Food Processing and Food Storage
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General Purpose Silicone Compounds
General purpose silicone rubber compounds are meticulously customized to meet specific customer requirements and process conditions. These versatile compounds exhibit excellent physical and mechanical properties, including robust high and low temperature resistance and superior aging resistance. They are engineered to perform reliably over a broad temperature range, from -60°C to 200°C, ensuring prolonged use and durability in diverse applications.
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Platinum Cured Silicone Compounds
The fast curing mechanism of the platinum catalyst allows for thicker section parts to be cured more quickly at the same molding temperatures as traditional peroxide systems. Additionally, thicker section parts can be cured at lower temperatures with this method. Unlike peroxide-cured systems, platinum cure systems produce no peroxide residues, making them ideal for use in food and medical applications. This curing process results in materials with excellent hot tear strength, facilitating the demolding of parts with complex geometries and undercuts. However, platinum-cured materials are more sensitive to catalyst poisons than peroxide-cured ones. To address this, we offer a three-component system and formulation guide designed to extend the shelf life of the mixed compound, ensuring optimal performance and usability.
Applications - Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology sector, Injectables & Food and Beverage Products
Applications - Transmission & Distribution, Automotive Sector
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High Strength Silicone Compounds
These high strength silicone compounds exhibit significantly greater elongation and tear strength compared to general purpose silicones. They are versatile, suitable for molding, extrusion, and calendaring processes. The resulting products demonstrate superior resistance to abrasion and fatigue, making them ideal for demanding applications. High strength silicones are particularly valuable for producing molded components with intricate shapes or for applications requiring enhanced endurance properties, ensuring reliability and longevity in challenging environments.
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Conductive Silicone Compounds
While silicones are renowned for their excellent electrical insulation properties, CSE has developed a range of specialized grades featuring exceptional electrical conductivity. These electrically conductive compounds can be molded, extruded, or calendered, making them highly versatile for various manufacturing processes. They are frequently utilized in electromagnetic shielding applications and for preventing the buildup of static charge, ensuring both functionality and safety in electronic and industrial environments.
Applications - In automotive applications; plug boots, ignition wires, and fuel injector seals.
In electronics : conductive gaskets, EMI/RFI shielding, and thermal interface materials.
Applications - Wire and cable (steel plant and mines),Automotive industry
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High Temperature Silicone Compounds
While general-purpose silicone compounds offer reliable temperature resistance up to 200°C, high-temperature silicone rubber materials are engineered to withstand continuous exposure to temperatures as high as 300°C. They can even tolerate temperature peaks above 300°C for brief periods, although sustained operation at these extreme temperatures is not recommended. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can cause the silicone to harden and become increasingly brittle, leading to a loss of its elastomeric properties. These high-temperature silicones are ideal for demanding applications that require superior thermal resilience, ensuring durability and performance under extreme conditions.
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Fluorosilicone Rubber
Fluorosilicone rubber stands out with significantly greater chemical resistance compared to standard silicone. It excels in resisting hydrocarbon fluids such as petrol and diesel, as well as various solvents, making it ideal for environments where exposure to harsh chemicals is common. Fluorosilicone is particularly suited for applications requiring a broad temperature range, from -60°C to +225°C, where conventional silicone fails to provide adequate chemical resistance. This unique combination of properties ensures reliable performance in demanding conditions, making fluorosilicone rubber the material of choice for critical applications.
Applications - Oil gaskets,Automotive industry, fuel systems at elevated temperatures, resistance to ozone, UV radiation and weathering,Nuclear gaskets
Applications - Extruding profiles, pressure less curing and Rollers
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Non Post Cure Silicone
Non-post cure silicones are designed to minimize processing costs associated with silicone product manufacturing. Typically, silicones undergo post-curing to enhance their final properties and reduce the blooming of peroxide volatiles formed during curing. However, non-post cure silicones achieve these benefits without the additional post-curing step. These silicones feature a high crosslink density, providing outstanding resistance to compression set, making them exceptionally suitable for sealing applications. This streamlined processing not only reduces costs but also ensures superior performance and durability in the final product.
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Insulating Silicone Rubber
Our range of insulating silicone rubber grades is specifically designed for applications demanding superior electrical insulation. These materials exhibit exceptional resistance to combustion arc tracking and environmental degradation, making them ideal for high voltage and power transmission equipment. They are perfectly suited for use in critical components such as insulators, surge arresters, and casing pipes, ensuring reliable performance and longevity in demanding conditions.
Applications - Transmission and distribution, power cables and cable joints
Applications - Extruding profiles, pressure less curing and Rollers
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Anti-Tracking Silicone Compounds
Anti-Tracking Silicone Compound is engineered to deliver exceptional performance in high-voltage electrical applications. At Calibre Specialty Elastomers, our anti-tracking silicone formulations provide superior electrical insulation, preventing the formation of conductive paths on the surface of insulators and bushings. This ensures the reliability and longevity of electrical components, even under harsh environmental conditions. Our compounds are designed to resist environmental degradation, such as UV radiation, moisture, and pollutants, making them ideal for outdoor and industrial use. With a focus on quality and consistency, our anti-tracking silicone compounds help enhance the safety and efficiency of electrical power systems, supporting the integrity and stability of power transmission networks.
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Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is a versatile material known for its exceptional durability, flexibility, and heat resistance. At Calibre Specialty Elastomers, our LSR formulations are designed to meet the stringent requirements of various industries, including automotive, medical, and electronics. LSR’s unique properties make it ideal for producing complex, high-precision parts through injection molding processes. Its ability to withstand extreme temperatures, resist chemicals, and maintain stability over time ensures reliable performance in demanding applications. Our LSR solutions provide consistent quality and superior performance, making them a preferred choice for innovative and high-performance silicone rubber products.
Applications - Transmission and distribution, power cables and cable joints
Services
At Calibre Specialty Elastomers (CSE), we are committed to providing a comprehensive range of services to support our customers and enhance their experience. In addition to our core product offerings, we offer the following services:
On-Site Support & Troubleshooting for Molding and Extrusion Process
CSE provides on-site technical assistance and troubleshooting services to help customers optimize their injection molding processes for silicone rubber compounds. Our experts assist with:
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Process optimization
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Tooling recommendations
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Troubleshooting of molding defects
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Training for operators and technicians
Support in Polymer Insulator Manufacturing
Leveraging our expertise in silicone rubber compounds, CSE provides specialized support to manufacturers of polymer insulators used in electrical and power distribution applications. Our services include:
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Material selection
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Formulation optimization
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Process support
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Quality assurance
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Troubleshooting to ensure the performance and reliability of polymer insulators
Product Development Services
We assist customers in bringing new silicone rubber products to market with our extensive product development services, which include:
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Concept ideation
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Material selection
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Formulation development
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Prototyping
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Testing and validation Our team at Innovation and Research Hub collaborates closely with customers to customize products according to specific requirements and applications.
Training and Education Programs
CSE offers comprehensive training programs, workshops, and seminars to educate customers and industry professionals about silicone rubber technology. Topics covered include:
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Injection molding best practices
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Material properties
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Application-specific considerations These programs can be conducted on-site or at our facilities.
Support in Mould and Machine Design
CSE offers expertise in mould design and machine selection for silicone rubber injection moulding and other manufacturing processes. Our support includes:
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Recommendations for mould design features
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Material compatibility guidance
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Gating and venting solutions
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Cooling system design
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Automation solutions to optimize production efficiency and quality
Technical Consultation Services
Our technical consultation services are designed to assist customers with specific challenges or projects related to silicone rubber compounds. We offer:
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Material testing and analysis
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Failure investigation
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Root cause analysis
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Recommendations for corrective actions or improvements