Silicone rubber
To achieve high-quality castings, it is essential to use the right rubber.
The choice of the appropriate silicone rubber is essential for high-quality spin casting. The characteristics of the model to be reproduced determine the selection of the most suitable compound. For example:
- Undercuts: require soft, flexible rubbers to facilitate removal of the part from the mould.
- Large dimensions: they need rubbers with good thermal resistance to withstand the high temperatures during casting.
With the increase in quality standards imposed by the market, it was necessary to develop new rubbers for special applications. CABE offers a wide range of silicone compounds to choose from, ensuring that customers can find the product best suited to their needs and guaranteeing the use of first-class materials.
Among Spin Casting Materials, Silicone Rubber Compounds stand out as the most critical factor in ensuring precise and consistent results. Our Flexible and Durable Silicone Rubber is designed to meet the highest demands of quality and reliability.
4 steps to choose the compound
1
Sample
In agreement with the customer, CABE provides a sample of silicone rubber for testing.
2
Feedback
CABE listens to customer's observations and consults with the customers to adjust the compound according to the results obtained.
3
Supply
CABE produces and dispatches the agreed supply of silicone rubber to the customer.
2
Help
CABE provides its experts to support the customer during the utilisation process.
Choosing the Right Silicone Rubber
Below are tables presenting the different qualities of silicone compounds for spin casting, divided according to the curing temperature: 180°C and 90°C. The tables specify the characteristics of the compounds, such as hardness (expressed in Shore A degrees), curing temperature and ideal uses.
Silicone compounds vulcanizing at 180°C
| Compound | Hardness | Vulcanization Temperature | Characteristics | Use |
White MS |
70-71 Sh A |
180°C / 356°F |
Very rigid compound with particularly low shrinkage | Suitable for flat or large subjects. Ideal for casting zinc or tin alloys. |
Pink MT |
65-66 Sh A |
180°C / 356°F |
Rigid compound with moderate shrinkage. | Suitable for subjects with slight undercuts. Ideal for casting zinc or tin alloys. |
Yellow 65R |
64-65 Sh A |
180°C / 356°F |
Semi-rigid compound with moderate shrinkage | Suitable for parts with slight undercuts. Ideal for casting zinc or tin alloys. |
Light blue MT |
61-62 Sh A |
180°C / 356°F |
Medium flexible compound with exceptional versatility. It offers a perfect balance of elasticity and strength, making it ideal for precise detail and mould durability. | Suitable for subjects with medium undercuts. Ideal for a wide range of applications with zinc or tin alloys. |
| Yellow MT |
59-60 Sh A |
180°C / 356°F |
Very elastic compound | Suitable for subjects that are difficult to extract. Ideal for casting zinc alloys, tin and resins |
Dark blue MT |
57-58 Sh A |
180°C / 356°F |
Very flexible compound | Suitable for subjects with pronounced undercuts. Ideal for casting zinc alloys, tin and resins. |
Red MT |
55-56 Sh A |
180°C / 356°F |
Very soft compound | Suitable for parts with strong undercuts. Ideal for casting tin/lead alloys and resins. |
Fuchsia MT |
48-49 Sh A |
180°C / 356°F |
Extremely elastic compound | Unsurpassed in extracting subjects with strong undercuts. Ideal for casting tin alloys, resins and investment casting wax. |
Silicone compounds vulcanizing at 90°C
| Compound | Hardness | Vulcanization Temperature | Characteristichs | Use |
| White MZ |
56-57 Sh A |
90°C / 194°F |
Semi-rigid compound with limited shrinkage. | Ideal for resins and zinc or tin alloys. |
Chestnut MZ |
47-48 Sh A |
90°C / 194°F |
Very soft and elastic compound with little shrinkage. | Suitable for parts with strong undercuts. Ideal for tin/lead alloys and resins. |
| Traslucid LX |
36-37 Sh A |
90°C / 194°F |
Extremely soft compound with low shrinkage. | Ideal for extracting tin or resin castings. |
Additional Notes
- Customisation: We offer customised compounds to meet specific customer requirements.
- Technical Support: Our team of experts is always available to provide advice on the choice and use of compounds.
- Guaranteed Quality: We use only first-class materials to guarantee high quality standards.