High Strength Silicone
Our High Strength Silicone platform paves the way for significant advancements in medical device design and performance. Dr. Jim Lambert, NuSil Vice President of Technology and Innovation, explains this breakthrough technology.
NuSil® High Strength Silicone platform paves the way for significant advancements in medical device design and performance. The initial launch of the platform is a high consistency rubber (HCR) with a tensile strength of up to 50% greater than existing silicone elastomers on the market and a combination of material properties that make it not only strong but also uniquely soft and pliable.
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Premium care line high consistency silicone elastomer
For General Healthcare, our new high strength HCR is ideal for a wide variety of fabrication techniques including: molding, calendering and extruding. Ideal for applications requiring low modulus and high strength properties such as balloons and bladders.
Implant line high consistency silicone elastomer
For long term Medical Implants, our new high strength HCR is ideal for a wide variety of fabrication techniques including: molding, calendering and extruding. Useful in applications where low modulus and high strength are needed.
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