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Custom silicones, formulated for your application
No standard product quite fits your process? In our own lab we adapt existing silicone systems or put together a system to your specification. You test a trial batch first, then we lock in the formulation.
- Own lab and formulation expertiseAlmost every property of a silicone system can be adjusted.
- A trial batch firstYou test the material in your own process before scaling up.
- Fixed formulationEvery repeat order delivers the same material with the same behaviour.
- Response within 1 working dayYou quickly hear whether your specification is feasible.
What can we adjust?
We start from an existing silicone system or put together a new one, and bring the properties to the values your application needs.
Hardness
From very soft gel to firm rubber, matched to the Shore hardness your product or mould requires.
Working time and cure
Pot life and cure speed that suit your process, whether you pour by hand or work in series.
Viscosity and thixotropy
Pourable and self-degassing, or brushable and non-sagging for vertical surfaces.
Mechanical properties
Tear strength, elongation and tensile strength matched to the load in use or during demoulding.
Colour and transparency
Clear, translucent or coloured. We match the colour to a reference you provide.
Density
Lighter or heavier material, for example to control weight or material consumption.
⚠️ Good to know in advance
- A trial batch is paid in advance. The cost is stated in the proposal you receive. If you then order the approved material, we credit that cost against your first order.
- Preparing a technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) is charged separately.
- An adjustment is never free in technical terms. Softer usually means less tear-resistant, faster usually means shorter working time. We state that trade-off in advance.
- We match colour visually to your reference. We do not perform instrumental colour measurement.
- For contact with food or skin we only work with systems the manufacturer has released for that purpose. An adjustment can affect that release.
How it works
From your specification to a fixed formulation. So you know in advance what to expect from us and what we need from you.
Request
You describe your application, your process and the properties you need. If you currently use another product, please include its data sheet.
Assessment and proposal
We assess feasibility and the trade-off involved, and send a proposal for the approach and the cost of the trial batch.
Trial batch
After payment we produce the trial batch, which you test in your own process. Based on your findings we fine-tune until the material does what it should.
Lock in and deliver
We record the approved formulation. You receive the material in the pack size you want, if required under your own brand and with your own TDS and SDS, at an additional cost.
Request custom silicones
What happens after your request
- You submit the form. You immediately receive a confirmation at the email address you provided.
- A first response within 1 working day. We let you know whether your specification is feasible, or which details we still need.
- You receive a proposal. Covering the approach, the technical trade-offs that come with your requirements and the cost of the trial batch. You pay for it in advance; with a follow-up order we credit it.
- You test the trial batch. Only after your approval do we lock in the formulation and start delivery.
A request places you under no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
Which properties can you adjust?
Almost all relevant properties of a silicone system: hardness, colour, pot life, cure time, viscosity, thixotropy, tear strength, elongation, density and transparency. Every adjustment affects other properties, which is why we always state the technical trade-off in advance.
What does a trial batch cost?
That depends on the adjustment and the quantity you need for testing. The cost is stated in the proposal you receive from us. You pay for a trial batch in advance. If you then order the approved material, we credit the cost against your first order.
Does a formulation stay the same for a repeat order?
Yes. We record an approved formulation, so a repeat order delivers the same material with the same behaviour in your process.
Do you supply a TDS and SDS with a custom formulation?
Yes, at an additional cost. On request we prepare a technical data sheet (TDS) with the properties of the approved material. If the material is classified as hazardous, a safety data sheet (SDS) is legally required on delivery; we prepare it for you. If you sell the material under your own brand, we also issue both documents under your brand name. The costs are stated in the proposal.
Do I have to choose between addition-cure and condensation-cure silicone?
That depends on your model and your casting material. Addition-cure silicone is dimensionally stable and suited to long runs, but sensitive to inhibition by sulphur, tin, latex and incompletely cured substrates. Condensation-cure silicone is more tolerant of contaminated substrates but shrinks slightly and has a limited service life. We advise based on your situation.
Can I have the silicones filled under my own brand?
Yes. We fill everything ourselves, so you are not tied to our pack sizes or our own brand. Your label and your brand name, with the mandatory hazard information. Quantities are agreed together with you.
What is possible for contact with food or skin?
For that we only work with systems the manufacturer has released for that application. An adjustment can affect that release; we discuss this in advance for each project. Whether the result is sufficient for your end product depends on the application; we do not give binding advice on this.