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Details of forthcoming events:

   
 
 
 

Polymer Systems Technology Ltd at: IGNITE SPACE 2023

 


 

Choosing Fluorosilicones - White Paper:

 


Properties and application factors to consider when choosing fluorosilicones.
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Choosing Fluorosilicones - White Paper


 

Silicone-Polymers.com - 2020 update

 

Silicone Sales & Technical Services for UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg

Use Our Mobile Friendly Site updated for 2020


Silicone Sales & Technical Services for:
UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Russia

Silicones and Silicone Rubber Supplier For Aerospace, Engineering, Healthcare, R&D, Manufacturing and Technology - UK Silicone Sales Centre

New and Updated Product Profiles and Data Sheets for 2020


 

Synergy Devices Ltd launch # New SpeedMixer™ Web Site

 

Synergy Devices Ltd - New SpeedMixer™ Web Site

New Mobile Friendly Site for 2020


 

Silicone Universe - Video

 
 

Silicone Universe - Video

 
 

Press Releases:

 
 

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Polymer Systems exhibited at: MedTech, NEC 5 - 16th May 2019.

As a key market for PST it’s always good to keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and developments and spread the word of medical grade silicones. We were also joined by Synergy, demonstrating the Speedmixer technology for mixing and degassing silicones and other materials. As always it was a great opportunity to hear about exciting new developments, meet new and old contacts. The introducing stage was well attended for a talk on the use of Silicones in Medical Devices. This covered an introduction to the various forms and functions of Silicones for the novice and then some of the new exciting developments for the future. It was good to see that it stimulated some fruitful conversations afterwards on the stand and for some drinks afterwards at the after show reception. Of particular interest were the NuSIl range of lubricating silicones, next steps into 3D printing/additive manufacture and the regulatory support that can be provided to meet ISO 10993.

We look forward to seeing you all this year, April 1st & 2nd 2020 Stand Number: D87, Hall 1

Polymer Systems exhibiting at MedTech 2019


 

# News Item

Congratulations NASA – A Safe Landing for InSight.


NuSil Silicone for Space, see the Polymer Systems Technology Web Site for UK SalesThis is an illustration showing a simulated view of NASA's InSight lander about to land on the surface of Mars.

NuSil Silicone for Space,
see the Polymer Systems Technology Web Site for UK Sales

For UK Sales visit https://www.silicone-polymers.com/Space.php


 

# New Item

26th November 15 years ago was Concordes last flight back to Bristol where it all began.


NuSil Advanced Technologies Commercial Aviation SilconesThe next generation of supersonic aircraft will have NuSil silicones inextricably linked to survive the extreme conditions and responsibilities of our high purity siloxanes.

NuSil Advanced Technologies Commercial Aviation Silicones

For UK Sales visit https://www.silicone-polymers.com/Commercial-Aviation.php


 

Article

How far will you go to find a silicone solution to a problem?


How far will you go to find a silicone solution to a problem or explore a disruptive technology to take your business to a level way above the competition?How far will you go to find a silicone solution to a problem or explore a disruptive technology to take your business to a level way above the competition?

Polymer Systems' library of silicone materials are looking for a problem to solve. Fresh eyes focusing on an old problem trending now prevalently in the emerging disruptive science of battery technology...
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Semco® Model 1088 Semkit® Package Mixer

Description:
Semco® model 1088 Semkit® Package MixerThe Semco® model 1088 Semkit® package mixer provides complete automatic mixing of filled Semkit® packages. Use of the mixer will minimize operator set up of the machine for different kit configurations, reduce worker fatigue, and assures the user a more thorough and consistent mix, kit to kit.

Full details...


 


PST and Synergy Devices at Farnborough Air Display 2016

Thank you to all who visited us at Farnborough International Air Show 2016


 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

BRIGHTER, SHARPER, MORE RUGGED - NUSIL'S NEW OPTICALLY CLEAR SILICONE GELS ENABLE NEXT-GENERATION DIGITAL DISPLAYS

In response to market demands for ever-smaller, ever-higher-definition LCD displays that can withstand an increasingly broad range of environments and conditions, Polymer Systems Technology Ltd has added two new Optically Clear Silicone Gels, LS1-3443 and Gel 8136, to their full line of silicones for solid state lighting. The newest gels offer greater light output and optical clarity while also improving both impact- and heat-resistance. This enables LCD screen manufacturers to create next-generation displays for smart phones and stadium screens and everything in between that are sharper, brighter and more rugged.

Full details...


 

SpeedMixer - Machines ideal for Silicone MixingNew Machines added to SpeedMixer™ web site:

New generation of our large Dual Asymmetric Mixing SpeedMixers™ clearly improving efficiency and incredibly versatile for increased batch sizes.

SpeedMixer™ eliminates air bubbles and mixes in disposable containers. Silicone mixtures, graphene, fluids, powders, pastes, colloids, creams, grease, resins, inks and paints.

Our lab size, small batch, manufacturing mixers have the capacity to mix in samples in seconds. Sample sizes range from, 1g - 10Kg, and can be mixed in cups and cartridges, including Semco.
Visit the SpeedMixer™ web site...


 

R-2175 potting an electronic unitFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

POLYMER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCES TWO NEW SILICONE MATERIALS FOR POTTING AND ENCAPSULATING

New versatile silicones provide durable support and protection in electronic and photonic applications.

PST High Wycombe,
(https://www.silicone-polymers.co.uk), a UK leader in silicone materials for the medical implants, aerospace, electronics and engineering markets, two silicone products.
LS2-6140, an optically clear primerless encapsulant, and R-2175, a flowable, thermally stable potting compound, as part of concentrated efforts to increase market specialization in the fast-paced industries sectors it serves.

Full details...


 

Silicone Ink Colours For Healthcare ApplicationsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NuSil Technology Unveils New Silicone Ink Colours For Healthcare Applications

Silicone Ink Colours For Healthcare Applications
Colored inks expand marking options for a range of medical applications.
New September 2012

The newly released colors — red, white, green, bright blue and dark blue — vastly expand the company’s color palette and provide more vibrant, creative marking options..

Full details...


  New Technologies in Silicone Adhesives August 2012
New Technologies in Silicone Adhesives - Adhesives and Sealents Industry August 2012


Silicone-based film adhesives, PSAs and tacky gels each offer unique advantages.

Read PDF

By Brian Burkitt, Product Director, Engineering Materials; Brian Reilly, Product Director,
Healthcare Materials; and Danielle Peak, MarketingTechnical Writer, NuSilTechnology, LLC


  R34-2186 Tough non-slump adhesive July 2012
R34-2186 Tough non-slump adhesive


R34-2186
Is a 50A, tough non-slump adhesive that can be used for a general adhesive, glob top encapsulation, or forming gaskets.

Has 50A durometer when cured and excellent adhesion to plastics. Has long pot life and requires heat to cure (120° C)...

Product details...


  EPM1-2493 Thermally conductive material July 2012
EPM1-2493 Thermally conductive material


EPM1-2493 – Thermally conductive material that is self-leveling, 1:1 mix ratio and 1 W/mK will be promoted in June.

The profile will be revised in June to include more properties commonly asked for by customer. There is a large stock build in progress as well.

Product details...


 

Diffusion pump fluids May 2012
General Purpose - Diffusion pump fluids
PST low volatility diphenyl silicone fluids

PST low volatility diphenyl silicone fluids S-7400, and S-7402
These have low and high temperature capability offering a low volatile content and narrow spectrum of viscosity to meet all the demanding pump applications.

Full details...


 
 

Press Releases

 
 

Silicone Materials for Food ContactSilicone Materials for Food Contact

A Food Contact Substance (FCN) is defined as “any substance intended for use as a component of materials used in manufacturing, packing, packaging, transporting, or holding food if such use is not intended to have a technical effect in such food” (21 U.S.C. 348 (h) (6)).

Full details...


 

Nusil Technology Introduces 100m% Fluorosilicone Liquid Silicone RubberPress Release July 2011
NuSil is introducing its latest innovation in silicone technology:
FS-3511, a 100M% fluorosilicone liquid silicone rubber designed for molding high-quality parts that are exposed to aviation fuels such as JP-8, chemicals and solvents.

 

Download the Acrobat file and read the Press Release


Moisture Permeability of Silicone Systems - Case Study 2Press Release March 2011
Case Study: Guidelines for Choosing a Silicone based on
Water Vapor Transmission Rates for Barrier Applications
Michelle Velderrain & Nathan Lipps

This study will assist with product selection when moisture permeability is of interest for specific applications.

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Press Release March 2011
Case Study: Aging Study of Silicone Materials in Simulated Gastric Fluid
Matthew Lindberg NuSil Technology
Case Study: Aging Study of Silicone Materials in Simulated Gastric Fluid

A study was performed to evaluate the properties of silicones in what is deemed to be the harshest environment of the human body: gastric acid. In this investigation, dimethyl, diphenyl, and trifluoropropyl silicones were tested and the changes in the product's physical properties such as elongation and tensile strength were recorded and evaluated.

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Press Release January 2011
NUSIL ANNOUNCES THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE SILICONES FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS

Thermally Conductive Silicones For Healthcare ApplicationsPST High Wycombe 21st January, 2010
NuSil Technology LLC, the global leader in silicone materials for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, introduces two thermally conductive healthcare silicone elastomers. These elastomers can be used as a cure-in-place adhesive or potting compound between electrical/electric components and heat sinks as part of a thermal management regime to keep medical devices operating at their optimal levels.

MED-2980 and MED-2955 are able to wet out on a variety of substrates to ensure excellent contact between uneven surfaces. The low modulus characteristic of these elastomers ensures that, during operational thermal cycling, the bond line will not warp or break sensitive electronic components.

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Lubricious Silicone Coatings and LubricantsBenefits of Siliconization
Silicones are known for their feel-enhancing effects and lubricity. Silicones provide effective lubrication solutions for many medical device applications by:

  • Spontaneously spreading out in thin films
  • Reducing the coefficient of friction, insertion force, and machine-ability
  • Minimizing break-loose and extrusion forces
  • Alleviating any discomfort a patient may experience during insertion and removal of a device

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Silicone Colored InksSilicone Coloured Inks
Common inks tend to fail when introduced to extreme conditions or silicone substrates. NuSil Technology offers silicone inks designed to address this challenge. The R-1008-X silicone ink series is non-corrosive and features excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates, especially to other silicones. The unique materials are one-part, flowable silicone dispersions that cure rapidly at room temperature when exposed to atmospheric moisture. More...

 
 

New Products added

 
 

New Products Autumn 2010

Polymer Systems Technology Limited Product Updates

See the new and updated equipment go to:
Dispensing Metering Transferring Mixing - Tools and Equipment

SpeedMixer™ Dual Asymmetric Centrifugal Laboratory Mixers our sister site also has new and updated machines. Incluing a new range of vacuum mixers plus usage videos: www.speedmixer.co.uk

 
 

Press Releases

 
 

Low Durometer Silicones Designed for Soft Tissue Implant ApplicationsLow Durometer Silicones
Designed for Soft Tissue Implant Applications

NuSil’s MED-4801, MED-4805, and MED-4286 silicone elastomers bridge the gap between silicone gels and elastomers. When cured with heat, they yield low or ultra low durometers and subsequently provide softness near to that of many gel products, but with the increased cohesive strength of an elastomer.

Full details including a chart comparing their physical properties.

 


Controlled Volatility RTV Silicone Foam (CV-2391)PST Announce
Silicone Coating with Low Coefficient of Friction
R-2182 is a two-part, low coefficient of friction silicone coating dispersed in xylene.

Silicone elastomers inherently have a high degree of surface tack and a tendency for blocking (sticking to themselves by virtue of chemical affinity). These inherent features may be problematic for applications requiring a molded or extruded silicone part to move or slide with minimal friction. This can be specially problematic in cases where the silicone is likely to fold and unfold or spool together during storage.
Engineering Silicone Coating with Low Coefficient of Friction PDFFull details...

PST Announce
Engineering Silicone Coating with Low Coefficient of Friction
R-2182 curable silicone coating significantly reduces surface tack on silicone substrates
Full details...

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Controlled Volatility RTV Silicone Foam (CV-2391)PST Announce
FIRST 100MOL% FLUOROSILICONE DISPERSION FOR THE HEALTHCARE
MED-6655, a fluorosilicone coating, offers a lower permeability rate and much higher resistance to certain environments than traditional dimethyl systems.


Full details...

 


 

Optically clear, high durometer silicone lens (LS-8941)PST Announce
Lightweight Ultra Low Outgassing™ Adhesive (SCV-2586)
A lightweight, thermally stable adhesive, provides Ultra Low Outgassing™ characteristics for Aerospace and Electronics applications.

Polymer Systems Technology Ltd recently added SCV-2586 to its line of Ultra Low Outgassing™ silicone materials. SCV-2586 is a lightweight adhesive for applications requiring thermal stability and a broad operating temperature range in which volatile condensables and outgassing are a concern.

Full details...


 
 
 

Controlled Volatility RTV Silicone Foam (CV-2391)PST Announce
Controlled Volatility RTV Silicone Foam (CV-2391)
CV-2391 Yields a low to medium density silicone rubber foam when rapidly catalyzed with a low viscosity from a 1:10 Mix Ratio.

Applications in shock and vibration dampening situations requiring a lightweight,
flexible foam. For intricate back-filling due to a low viscosity in applications requiring low outgassing and minimal volatile condensable materials.

Full details...


 

Optically clear, high durometer silicone lens (LS-8941)PST Announce
Optically clear, high durometer silicone lens (LS-8941)
Two-part, optically clear, non-phenyl containing addition cure silicone designed to stay thermo-optically stable with heat and Uvexposure.

For Moulding or casting hard, non-yellowing lenses for LED, solar or other applications where a hard, optically-stable silicone is needed. Viscosity is designed to be used with conventional Liquid Injection Moulding equipment and the material is self-leveling for casting application techniques.

Full details...


 

Low Coefficient of Friction Silicone Coating (MED-6670)PST Announce
Low Coefficient of Friction Silicone Coating (MED-6670)
The surface of cured silicones is often characterized by a high coefficient of friction, some degree of tackiness and a tendency for blocking (sticking to themselves by virtue of chemical affinity). All of these inherent features may be problematic for applications requiring a molded or extruded silicone part to move or slide with minimal friction.

MED-6670 is a two-part, low coefficient of friction silicone coating dispersed in xylene specifically designed to coat molded or extruded silicone parts and overcome these obstacles.

Full details...


 

Tacky Gels for Healthcare Applications ideal for a temporary adhesive.PST Information Sheet
Tacky Gels for Healthcare Applications

Ideal for a temporary adhesive.
Silicone tacky gels are ideal for processing into sheets or pads for various
topical applications requiring a temporary adhesive.

Full details...


 

Understanding the Role of Silicones in Controlled Release ApplicationsPST Announce
Understanding Silicones in Controlled Release Applications

As one of the most widely researched biomaterials to date, silicone has an approximate 50-year legacy of use in the healthcare industry. This history of biocompatibility has made silicone a material of choice for both long and short-term implantable device applications....

Full details...


 

Sterilize Silicone Based Medical Devices PDFPST Information Sheet
Methods Used to Sterilize Silicone Based Medical Devices
The majority of sterile goods produced in the medical device and healthcare industries are terminally sterilized to remove unwanted microbial contamination. There are several sterilization methods commonly used for medical devices including: dry heat, steam autoclaving, ethylene oxide, gamma radiation and electron beam sterilization. Several concerns arise about the effects sterilization has on material properties including silicones....

Full details...


 

Thermally Stable Silicones for Space and Aircraft ApplicationsPolymer Systems Technology Ltd
Thermally Stable Silicones for Space and Aircraft Applications

Silicones are highly resilient materials that have been used as adhesives and sealants in aircraft and aerospace applications for decades. Silicones offer thermal stability at high operating temperatures, as high as 300°C depending on the exposure time...

Full details...


 

Adjustable Cure Silicone Adhesives for Various Assembly ApplicationsPST Announce
Adjustable Cure Silicone Adhesives

Adhesives designed to allow the engineer to accelerate the cure time.
Full details...


 

Adjustable Cure Silicone Adhesives for Various Assembly ApplicationsPST Announce
Coloured Silicones for Healthcare Applications

NuSil Technology has the capability to provide pre-coloured silicone materials available to the healthcare market.
coloured versions of the products are available in both Unrestricted and Restricted elastomer systems.

Full details...


 

Fast-Cure Silicone Adhesives for Medical Device ApplicationsPST Announce
Fast-Cure Silicone Adhesives for Medical Device Applications
NuSil’s line of fast-cure silicone adhesives are two-part, platinum catalyzed, addition cure systems that provide excellent mechanical properties including high peel strength.
Full details...


 

Silicone Ice-phobic CoatingsPST Announce
Silicone Ice-phobic Coatings

Ice build up has major economic impact on the aircraft industry, resulting in multiple efforts to understand and resolve the problems.
Read more on Ice Adhesion Testing and Ice Adhesion Test Results

Full details...


 

Two-Part, Side by Side Kit Adapter PST Announce
Two-Part, Side by Side Kit Adapter

EQ049/047 is an adapter that can be used to dispense material from a side by side (sxs) kit, also known as a dual cartridge. In place of using the standard extruder gun for the sxs kit, the EQ049/047 is used in conjunction with a standard caulking gun.

Full details...


 

Ultra Low Outgassing™ Silicone Materials PST Update
Ultra Low Outgassing™ Silicone Materials

Ultra Low OutgassingTM silicones are also excellent for reducing the risk of contamination to increase the operation life in sensitive electronics and optical applications.

Full details...


 

PST Announce
Personal Care Materials Selection Guide

For over 25 years NuSil has provided custom silicone helping make the world a more beautiful place by providing solutions to a variety of industries and thousands of customers.

Full details...


 

Click for more detailsPST Announce
NuSil Technology Expands Line of Aircraft and Aerospace Materials

The newest addition, R-3930, is a one-part fluorosilicone elastomer with robust physical properties. This material is designed for fuel and solvent resistance and is noted for its ice phobic properties.
Full details...


 

PST Announce
Primers Application Storage Recommendations PDFApplication and Storage Recommendations for NuSil’s Primers

Adhesion is a critical property for numerous applications involving silicone materials. Silicone primers are often used to improve adhesion between silicones and various substrates. The proper handling and application of silicone primers can enhance the overall strength and consistency of bonds. The following procedures are recommended for best bonding results:

Full details...


 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PST Announce
NuSil Quality Certified to AS9100 International Aerospace Standard
Full details...

 

Solvent Resistant Silicone for Sensor Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PST Announce
Solvent Resistant Silicone for Sensor Applications
Full details...

 
   

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