Silicone has many versatile uses, and it’s not going anywhere any time soon. In fact, the global silicone market size is projected to reach 23 billion by 2025, according to Markets and Markets.

Silicone is desirable in many industrial applications, such as food manufacture and electrical, for its durability, adhesion, foam control, heat resistance, discharge safety, UV stability, gloss, transparent nature, resistance to radiation, and flexibility. Silicone is best used in applications where temperatures get extremely high, such as where seals and gaskets must be steamed or sterilized. It can ensure food quality and it has high electrical resistance, which is why it’s used in the food and beverage, as well as electrical and electronics, industries.

As the demand increases for silicone materials in lubricants, anti-foaming agents, paper production, industrial coatings, and paint additives, its use will be more and more prevalent in companies today. That’s why it’s important to partner with a provider like Si-Tech which has a lot of experience producing silicones for industrial uses.

Other Benefits

Silicone-based sealants in particular are in demand because they are exposed to high pressure, temperature and corrosion. Silicone is able to adapt to any temperature, condition or surface, with the ability to boost performance of the component in which it appears. It can make industrial coatings more durable and resistant, plus it can enhance lubricant performance.

Because silicone can be easily manipulated and customized, and brings a high temperature stability and resistance to wear and tear, it is often used with other materials to purify, insulate, soften, adhere, condition, and protect products. Silicon can also transfer energy, improve appearance, and help reconstruct components.

If you have two products that have to stick to one another, silicone acts as a great bonding agent. But it can just as easily keep two products apart that shouldn’t be joined, inhibiting adhesion. 

Examples of Industrial Applications

Silicone has many industrial applications, such as:

• Computers and electronics
• Automotive (car polish, airbag fabric coatings)
• Textiles (clothing, detergents, fabric softeners)
• Healthcare products
• Architecture
• Construction (breathable coatings, waterproof exteriors)
• Household products
• Beauty products (hair conditioner, deodorant, cosmetics, moisturizers)
• Electrical (coat and protect wires)
• Computers and electronics                         
• Circuit boards (computers, cell phones, DVD players)
• Medical field (dialysis tubing, pacemaker leads, lubricating needle syringes)

Speaking of medical field applications, silicone is used for medical devices that need to be able to reduce the growth of microorganisms in the interest of patient safety.

 As you can see, silicone is the perfect material for use in the industrial space.

Contact Si-Tech

If you work in an industrial industry and need durable silicone products, please contact us today at 757-887-8488. We work frequently with clients in the industrial space.