As one of North America’s top silicone rubber injection molding companies, Si-Tech manufactures first surface silicone rubber keypad arrays and supporting products using a liquid injection molding process. We specialize in liquid silicone rubber injection molding solutions for industry-leading companies and industrial markets around the globe including medical, military, industrial, marine, telecommunication, computer etc.
The company operates in the Hampton Roads Peninsula area covering North America and the International market. As a specialized liquid injection molding company, Si-Tech works solely with liquid silicone rubber injection molding. We have manufacturing capabilities that allow us to provide a wide array of precise, consistent, cost effective silicone prototypes, parts, and over-mold assemblies. Our LSR molding process has several advantages, including but not limited to:
- Custom Injection Molding: Liquid injection molding machines streamline many processes that compression molders cannot keep up with. This shortens cycle times, reduces labor intensity, and saves our customers money.
- 2 & 3 Shot Insert Molding: We have developed methods to completely block light transmission between keys, and even between inserts within the same key. This allows a single key to house multiple lights sources. Custom light blocking solutions eliminate the need for the buyer to design their own methods of blocking light transference between keys.
- High Volume Production: LIM machines are precision instruments. Our experienced molders have the ability to adjust settings for shot size, temperature, pressure, injection rate, and curing times. These machines allow us to minimize waste and increase repeatability while producing often complex, yet cost-effective products. A platinum curing catalyst shortens cycle times even further and reduces per piece prices.
- Closed Loop Systems: Liquid injection molding utilizes a closed loop system which means the raw material is sealed and untouched until it has become a final product. Minimal risk of contamination means our customers are receiving a product with quality they can have confidence in.
- Opaque & Translucent Pigments: We use advanced instrumentation to test surface finishes, translucency, and colors of opaque, translucent, and transparent color samples. These highly precise machines allow our technicians to effectively analyze, formulate, and control the colors of our pigments and silicone based inks in a more comprehensive, streamlined process. When printed, these inks create a permanent bond to our products. High quality pigment and inks, precision hardware, advanced software, and experienced lab technicians help us match and manufacture colors on site. This dramatically improves our products consistency and repeatability, while also accelerating lead times.
At Si-Tech we are proud to leverage our expertise to offer our customers a range of services. Our rapid prototyping capabilities are designed to ease the transition from a prototype or overseas-made product to a successful product made right here in the USA. These processes allow us to offer our customers prototypes within 2-3 weeks. Other services we offer include, die cutting, laser cutting, silicone adhesive primer and adhesive applications, multiple proprietary coatings, and the ability to have printed circuit boards, metal domes, or membrane circuits installed on your custom silicone keypads.
Si-Tech is committed to making sure all of our quality, manufacturing, and ITAR standards are not only met, but exceeded at every step of our supply chain. We have been working with the Military ever since the start of our company and our ITAR certification broadens our manufacturing capabilities, as well as our ability to navigate government market segments. We continuously develop innovative and unique technical solutions to ensure the most cost efficient production while maintaining absolute confidentiality. As an American-owned company, we are proud to guarantee that our components are designed and manufactured at our plant in Newport News, Virginia. This gives us complete control over the parts we use and produce, and their intended purpose. If you want to know more about Si-Tech and what makes us a business partner you can rely on to consistently provide superior services and innovative, high quality LSR injection molded solutions, give us a call today at (757)-887-8488 or request a quote below.
