RTV-2 Silicone Rubber FAQs & Solutions

The Ultimate Guide to Identifying Food Grade Silicone
Food-grade silicone is a material that comes into contact with food, attracting significant attention for its safety. However, many people find it difficult to differentiate between regular silicone and food-grade silicone.
- Mar 23, 2024
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Platinum Cure Silicone Cure Inhibition Technical Guide
Platinum-cure silicone is a widely used material for mold making. It offers several advantages over tin-cure silicone, such as low shrinkage, low viscosity (resulting in fewer bubbles), odorlessness, and safe skin contact, making it the preferred choice for many users.
- Aug 13, 2023
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The Difference Between Tin-Cured and Platinum-Cured Silicone
There are two types of RTV-2 silicone: tin-cure and platinum-cure silicone. In this article, we'll compare the two types and help you choose the perfect silicone rubber for your needs.
- May 14, 2023
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How to Choose the Appropriate Hardness of Silicone
RTV-2 liquid silicone raw materials can be mixed in specific proportions and formulas by combining Part A and Part B to obtain elastic materials with different hardness levels.
- Jul 30, 2023
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Guide to Inhibiting Cure of Addition-Cure Silicone in 3D Printed Molds
With the continuous advancement of 3D printing technology using SLA resin, it has become common practice to utilize a 3D printer for constructing a master mold using UV resin when making silicone molds.
- Aug 19, 2023
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The Differences Between Food-Grade Silicone and Medical-Grade Silicone
Food-grade silicone and medical-grade silicone are both platinum-cured silicones, highly regarded for their excellent performance and wide range of applications. However, these two types of silicone have significant differences in their practical applications.
- May 18, 2024
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Understanding How Long Silicone Molds Last
The lifespan of a silicone mold is a significant concern for both mold makers and casters, referring to the number of successful castings that can be made with a single mold. However, it is a question without a clear answer, as there are many factors that can affect the service life of molds. Let's explore them.
- Aug 24, 2023
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Silicone Mold Shrinkage Reduction: Proven Techniques
Reducing the shrinkage rate of silicone molds has long been a challenge for many mold manufacturers, as it can result in inconsistent product dimensions.
- Oct 14, 2023
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Effective Techniques for Minimizing Air Bubbles in Liquid Silicone
Reducing bubbles in liquid silicone without a vacuum pump can be challenging, but with some techniques, you can achieve relatively good results. Here are some tips that can assist you in minimizing air bubbles to the greatest extent possible.
- Jul 23, 2023
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Understanding the Risk of Skin Allergic Reactions from Liquid Silicone
When using RTV-2 liquid silicone materials to create molds, accidental skin contact with the liquid silicone is inevitable. But does this exposure potentially cause harm or trigger skin allergies?
- Aug 06, 2023
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