Abstract:
An apparatus for forming a silicone article is disclosed. The apparatus includes an pumping system to deliver the silicone formulation to a die, the silicone formulation having a viscosity of less than about 2,000,000 centipoise; the die having a distal end, a proximal end, and a channel there between, wherein the silicone formulation flows through the channel of the die; and a source of radiation energy, wherein the radiation energy substantially cures the silicone formulation as the silicone formulation flows out the channel of the die to form the silicone article. The present disclosure further includes a method of forming the silicone article, a silicone tube, and a silicone extrudate.
Abstract:
An apparatus for forming a silicone article is disclosed. The apparatus includes an pumping system to deliver the silicone formulation to a die, the silicone formulation having a viscosity of less than about 2,000,000 centipoise; the die having a distal end, a proximal end, and a channel there between, wherein the silicone formulation flows through the channel of the die; and a source of radiation energy, wherein the radiation energy substantially cures the silicone formulation as the silicone formulation flows out the channel of the die to form the silicone article. The present disclosure further includes a method of forming the silicone article, a silicone tube, and a silicone extrudate.
Abstract:
The disclosure is directed to a tube. The tube includes a silicone elastomer and at least one reinforced member substantially embedded within the silicone elastomer.
Abstract:
The disclosure is directed to a tube. The tube includes a silicone elastomer and at least one reinforcement member substantially embedded within the silicone elastomer. The disclosure is also directed to a tube including a first layer and a second layer adjacent the first layer. The first layer includes a fluoropolymer liner and the second layer includes a silicone elastomer and at least one reinforcement member substantially embedded within the silicone elastomer. This disclosure is further directed to a method for making the aforementioned tubes.
Abstract:
An apparatus for forming a silicone article is disclosed. The apparatus includes an pumping system to deliver the silicone formulation to a die the silicone formulation having a viscosity of less than about 2,000,000 centipoise; the die having a distal end a proximal end and a channel there between wherein the silicone formulation flows through the channel of the die; and a source of radiation energy wherein the radiation energy substantially cures the silicone formulation as the silicone formulation flows out the channel of the die to form the silicone article. The present disclosure further includes a method of forming the silicone article a silicone tube and a silicone extrudate.