Professional Silicone Elastomers for Robotics and Animatronics Discover our extensive collection of high-quality silicone elastomers, specially selected for robotics and animatronics applications. These flexible and durable materials are perfect for creating realistic skin textures, moving parts, and complex mechanical components. Why choose our silicone elastomers? Excellent flexibility - Ideal for...
✔ Very Flexible, Skin Safe
✔ Great for masks, robotics and dolls, etc.
✔ Colorless cloudy
✔ Shore (A) 00-35 (Very Very soft)
✔ Low shrinkage (<0.1%)
✔ 6-8 minutes working time
✔ Mixing ratio: 100: 100
✔ Safe to use on skin
✔ Very good flow ability and self-deaeration
✔ Shore A 10
✔ Easy to meter and mix due to 1:1 ratio
✔ Short curing time at room temperature
✔ Translucent
✔ Easy to color with common colors for special effect applications
✔ Good bonding to top coats like Glatzan, Super Baldiez or similar products
✔ Adjustable in thixotropy with ELASTOSIL® FX Thixo
✔ Adjustable in hardness and tackiness with ELASTOSIL® FX Softener
✔ Safe to use on skin
✔ Very good flow ability and self-deaeration
✔ Shore A 20
✔ Easy to meter and mix due to 1:1 ratio
✔ Short curing time at room temperature
✔ Translucent
✔ Easy to color with common colors for special effect applications
✔ Good bonding to top coats like Glatzan, Super Baldiez or similar products
✔ Adjustable in thixotropy with ELASTOSIL® FX Thixo
✔ Adjustable in hardness and tackiness with ELASTOSIL® FX Softener
✔ Very good adhesion to silicone substrates
✔ High elongation
✔ High reactivity
✔ Neutral odour and taste (FDA)
✔ Excellent stability and flexibility at low temperatures
✔ Suitable for compliance with the food contact regulations
✔ Safe to use on skin
✔ Very good flow ability and self-deaeration
✔ Shore A 28
✔ Easy to meter and mix due to 1:1 ratio
✔ Short curing time at room temperature
✔ Translucent
✔ Easy to color with common colors for special effect applications
✔ Good bonding to top coats like Glatzan, Super Baldiez or similar products
✔ Adjustable in thixotropy with ELASTOSIL® FX Thixo
✔ Adjustable in hardness and tackiness with ELASTOSIL® FX Softener
✔ Flexible, Strong
✔ Beige
✔ Shore (A) 70 (Hard)
✔ Viscosity 35,000 mPa s
✔ 60 minutes working time
✔ Mixing ratio by weight: 100:10
✔ Good resistance to resins
✔ Skin-friendly
✔ Color: Translucent white
✔ Stretch: 1000%
✔ hadheid: Shore A 30
✔ Viscosity: 15,000 cSt
Professional Silicone Elastomers for Robotics and Animatronics
Discover our extensive collection of high-quality silicone elastomers, specially selected for robotics and animatronics applications. These flexible and durable materials are perfect for creating realistic skin textures, moving parts, and complex mechanical components.
Why choose our silicone elastomers?
Excellent flexibility - Ideal for moving robotic parts
Realistic skin texture - Perfect for animatronics and special effects
Durable quality - Long-lasting performance under various conditions
Different hardnesses - From very soft (Shore 00-20) to medium (Shore A-40+)
Easy processing - User-friendly two-component systems
🎬 Wacker Elastosil FX Series - German Precision and Quality
The Wacker Elastosil FX line combines over 70 years of German silicone expertise with high-quality platinum catalysis technology. These professional silicones are designed for demanding applications where reliability and consistent quality are essential.
Key products in the FX series:
Elastosil FX 10 - Ultra-soft (Shore A 10), ideal for facial prosthetics and moving skin areas
Elastosil FX 20 - Versatile (Shore A 20), perfect for general animatronics applications
Elastosil FX 28 - Medium hardness (Shore A 28), excellent for structural parts
Why choose Wacker FX? Extremely tear-resistant, excellent pigment absorption, minimal shrinkage, and reproducible results thanks to strict quality control.
🎨 CHT Silicone - True Skin, FX & Stretch FX Series
The CHT silicone lines offer a complete range for professional animatronics, special effects, and robotics applications, from realistic skin textures to extremely stretchable formulations.
CHT True Skin - Lifelike Skin Textures
The True Skin series is specifically designed for applications where a lifelike skin texture is essential. This silicone offers a natural transparency and softness perfect for prosthetics, masks, and animatronics.
True Skin 20 - Shore A 20, soft skin texture with natural transparency
True Skin 30 - Shore A 30, slightly firmer for structural skin layers
Unique features: Natural transparency for realistic skin tones, excellent pigmentation, biocompatible, and specially formulated for moving applications.
CHT Stretch FX - Extreme Stretch
The Stretch FX line is designed for applications requiring extreme stretch and recovery. This silicone can stretch up to 1000% and return to its original shape—ideal for moving facial expressions, muscles, and dynamic animatronic parts.
Features Stretch FX:
Extreme stretchability up to 1000% elongation
Excellent rebound and memory
Preserving details in extreme distortion
Perfect for moving facial expressions and muscles
Various hardnesses available
CHT FX - Professional Special Effects Silicone
The CHT FX line offers advanced silicones for demanding special effects projects with high tear strength, excellent fatigue resistance, and compatibility with various pigments and additives.
🎬 Polytek - Film Stand Silicone Elastomers & Foams
The Polytek silicone lines are an established name in the film and special effects industry. These high-quality platinum-catalyzed products are used worldwide by professional makeup artists and special effects studios for Hollywood productions and high-end animatronics.
PlatSil Gel Series - Versatile Silicone Elastomers
The PlatSil Gel series offers various hardness levels for every application—from very soft Shore 00 variants to firmer Shore A 40 formulations. For even softer, gel-like consistencies, you can add a deadener to achieve the desired softness.
Applications: Facial prosthetics, moving skin layers, realistic masks, animatronic characters, medical simulations, and special effects for film and theater.
PlatSil SilFoam - Professional Silicone Foams
The PlatSil SilFoam series offers high-quality silicone foams specifically developed for the film and animatronics industries. These lightweight, flexible foams combine the durability of platinum silicone with a soft, realistic texture.
Features SilFoam:
Lightweight construction for moving parts
Natural compression and rebound
Excellent pigment absorption for realistic skin tones
Various densities available
Proven in professional film productions
Why Polytek? Proven in the film industry, excellent detail reproduction, superior tear strength, and compatible with all common pigments and additives.
🫧 Silicone Foams - Lightweight and Flexible
For applications where weight savings and softness are crucial, genuine silicone foams offer the perfect solution. These foamed silicones combine the advantages of silicone elastomers with a breathable, lightweight structure.
Silicone foam applications: Lightweight animatronics parts, soft padding for robotic joints, realistic muscle and fat tissue simulations, sound insulation, and comfortable prosthetics with natural movement.
Benefits: Up to 70% weight reduction, natural softness and compression, excellent shock absorption, and retention of silicone properties such as temperature resistance and durability.
Applications:
Robotic skin covering
Animatronic faces and body parts
Flexible joints and hinges
Realistic special effects for film and TV
Prototyping of soft robotics
Medical training models and simulations
Theme park animatronics
Hyperrealistic masks and prosthetics
Lightweight moving parts
🔧 Technical Support
Not sure which silicone is best for your project? Our team has extensive experience with robotics and animatronics applications. We're happy to help you with:
Material selection based on your specific requirements
Processing advice and techniques
Pigmentation and color matching
Advice on softeners and deadeners for custom hardness
Foaming techniques and density control
Troubleshooting and optimization
🏆 Why Choose SiliconesAndMore?
✓ Only A-brands: Wacker, CHT, Polytek
✓ Fast delivery from the Netherlands
✓ Technical expertise and support
✓ Competitive prices for professionals
✓ Extensive range in different packaging
Discover our complete collection and bring your robotics and animatronics projects to life with professional silicone elastomers!
