Before being deployed to the battlefield, American troops are forged and tested. When these brave men and women out on their uniform, they need equipment that is as strong as they are. That is why for years, the armed forces have trusted silicone rubber. If you are manufacturing products for the military, you already know that these products need to both well-made and also compliant to certain regulations.  Here are the top reasons why the armed forces and military suppliers trust silicone rubber over other materials:

The Perks of Using Silicone Rubber

When any moment could be a matter of life or death, it’s imperative these components share some of the same qualities as our soldiers. A few traits that come to mind are:

• Durability
• Versatility
• Practicality

In the world of manufactured products, silicone rubber falls into the perfect trifecta of durability, versatility, and practicality. It is resilient against the elements and extreme conditions, it functions in a variety of harsh environments (resisting temperature and strain), and it can take many different forms while remaining quiet and soft to the touch. It’s no wonder that silicone rubber has so many tactical uses.

Why It’s Important to Be ITAR-Certified

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a set of federal rules that American manufacturers must follow if they make certain products that are to be sold to customers outside the United States. Complying with ITAR is essential to any manufacturing operation that sells to the armed forced. To avoid significant federal penalties, it’s important that individual components, such as silicone keypads, are also ITAR compliant.

How SiTECH is Involved

Whether you have a simple or complex component with keypad capabilities or removable parts or controls, SiTECH can make the necessary ITAR-certified silicone rubber molding that will fit in with your design. We’re proud to be an American-owned company with full ITAR compliance. Don’t put your company at risk by using foreign parts. Buy American components to ensure you are meeting all ITAR regulations.

If you want to find out more about what makes SiTECH different from our competitors, give us a call today at 757-887-8488.