We are nothing if not versatile here at SiTECH Corp.! Our silicone products aren’t just manufactured with one particular industry in mind. Rather, we supply many markets with high-quality silicone products because there are so many industries that can benefit from them.
Whether we’re in design meetings with a company in the aerospace field or in preliminary discussions with hospital management, we find ways to meet the unique needs of any company, large or small. Overall, we provide products and services to at least 10 different industries, such as:
- Military
- Telecommunications
- Medical devices
- Computers
- Laboratory instrumentation
- Point of sales
- Industrial equipment
- Consumer electronics
- Automotive
- Aerospace
This isn’t an exhaustive list. We have some overreach when it comes to what we can do for what industries. So always call to see if we can cater to your industry needs!
How We Help the Aerospace Industry
With its strong thermal stability and uncanny ability to withstand extreme temperatures, the aerospace industry benefits from flexible silicone. All aircraft has to contend with high speeds and altitudes, not to mention landing impacts and high vibrations. To that end, silicone:
- Features a low chemical reactivity
- Resists fungi, oil, acid, chemicals and water
- Has no high outgassing
- Resists flames
- Insulates electrical components
- Is easily molded into custom shapes
Silicone seals are used inside the aircraft in the following applications:
- Cockpits (instruments, dashboards and electrical equipment)
- Cabins (seals on windows, overhead bins, lighting)
- Hydraulics
- Engine gaskets
- Molded seals
- Cargo, doors, outer windows
- Gas turbine seals
How We Help the Industrial Equipment and Automotive Industry
Silicone can be used in many ways within the manufacturing industry such as:
- Automotive
- Textiles
- Household products
- Computers
- Electronics
- Architecture
- Circuit boards
- Computer chips
- Healthcare products
- Construction
- Beauty products
- Electrical
- Medical field
Why does silicone do so well in these applications? Well, silicone is resistant to radiation, it controls foam, it resists heat, it’s great for adhesion, it’s durable, it aids in discharge safety, it can have a gloss, it’s got UV stability and flexibility, and it can be transparent.
Take the food and beverage industry, for example. Silicone must be used in the creation of seals and gaskets that have to undergo sterilization for food quality assurance.
Let’s take another example. Lubricants, anti-foaming agents, paper production and industrial coatings require heat resistance under intense scrutiny of high pressures, temps and corrosion rates.
How We Help the Medical and Laboratory Industry
Silicone is used in the manufacture of portable medical devices and stationary controls within anything from doctor’s offices to labs. Its durability means it can be molded to even the most specific dimensions.
Rubber keypads, for example, are good for gaskets that have to fit flush against a device (think: blood pressure monitor case). Used in both the indoors and outdoors, silicone can protect portable medical appliances such as that which would be used on an ambulance or brought to a home, such as blood pressure monitors.
How We Help the Military
Military applications require noise resistance to accommodate quiet field operations as in the case of testing sites, situation rooms, or covert ops. Silicone aids in the quiet transference of data, especially in compromising military situations.
All branches of the military need the resistance of silicone which can thrive in harsh conditions or weather. You don’t want a critical plastic device or piece of weaponry to crack, bend or melt. Computers must remain protected from water, movement, chemicals, and altitudes in all rugged conditions.
How We Help the Telecommunications and Point of Sale Industries
If you’re a retailer and need versatile point of sale systems, silicone is ideal for cash registers, all manner of POS systems, and electronics.
In the telecommunications realm, silicone products are best for transmitters and receivers when it comes to fiber optic telecommunications, as well as hardcoats, electronic potting silicones, encapsulation products, adhesives, packaging, and additives.
Find Out How Si-Tech Can Help YOU!
Just contact us today at 757-887-8488 to see how we make your daily operations easier and safer.
