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Temperature Resistance:<\/strong> Usable in a wide range from -55\u202f\u00b0C to 260\u202f\u00b0C<\/p>
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\n\n2. Silicone Extrusion: How Does the Process Work?<\/h3>\n\n
In extrusion, the silicone material is pressed through a specially designed die to create profiles, tubes, hoses, or other complex geometries. The process offers high precision and flexibility for both standard and customized products.<\/p>\n\n
The main stages include:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Material Feeding:<\/strong> Controlled input of raw material using a piston, belt feeding systems, or screw feeders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Extrusion:<\/strong> The material is shaped within the extruder (cylinder, hopper, screw).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vulcanization:<\/strong> Efficient heat treatment to ensure shape stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cooling and Finishing:<\/strong> Cutting, cooling, and final packaging to meet product specifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\n3. Technologies for Silicone Extrusion<\/h3>\n\n
Choosing the right equipment is essential for both quality and efficiency. Machine manufacturers offer solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each type of processing:<\/p>\n\n
Feeding Systems<\/h4>\n\n\n- Piston Feeder:<\/strong> Ideal for viscous and sticky materials. Delivers the material evenly into the extruder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Belt Feeding System:<\/strong> Designed for uniform silicone masses, with or without separating film. Suitable for less adhesive materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Conical Screw Feeders:<\/strong> Used for silicone blocks. Enable continuous shearing and efficient homogenization of the material.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Extruder<\/h4>\n\n
Modern extruders (such as those from Rubicon) offer precise control over pressure and temperature, making them suitable for both mono- and co-extrusion \u2014 ideal for complex products made from multiple materials.<\/p>\n\n
Extrusion heads<\/h4>\n\n
The Extrusion Die Head shapes the material as it exits the extruder. Common types of die heads include:<\/p>\n\n
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- Crosshead Dies:<\/strong> Designed for coating cables, wires, and hoses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dual (or Multi-Layer) Dies:<\/strong> Used for extrusion in two or more layers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Co-Extrusion Dies:<\/strong> Designed for processing different materials simultaneously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Specialized Dies:<\/strong> Adjust flow rate and product profile for precise, application-specific requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Screen Pack \/ Rheometer \/ Slit Dies:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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- Vertical Top-Down Systems:<\/strong> Designed for lightweight products, allowing gravity-assisted transport and precise curing alignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bottom-Up Systems:<\/strong> Ideal for heavy profiles or small-dimension products at high speeds, ensuring stable support and precise guidance during curing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- High-Performance Horizontal Line:<\/strong> Ensures uniform heat transfer and superior-quality vulcanization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Other components:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- Cooling Systems:<\/strong> Preserve the material\u2019s properties by stabilizing its shape and preventing thermal degradation after vulcanization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cutting and Processing Equipment:<\/strong> Includes cutters, winders, and other downstream units for precise length cutting, coiling, or further shaping of extruded silicone products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quality Control Systems:<\/strong> Enable inline measurement, marking, and inspection to ensure dimensional accuracy, traceability, and defect detection in real time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\n4. Diverse Extrusion Processes<\/h3>\n\n
Silicone extrusion covers a wide range of applications:<\/p>\n\n
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\n\n5. Why Silicone Extrusion Is Beneficial for Companies<\/h3>\n\n
The growing demand for durable, chemically resistant, and customizable products brings numerous benefits to companies that utilize extrusion technology:<\/p>\n\n
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- Sustenaibility:<\/strong> Fewer material and energy losses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Market flexibility:<\/strong> Offers the possibility of developing innovative products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\nSilicone extrusion with Rubicon<\/h2>\n\n
Whether you need standard profiles or custom extrusions, silicone is the ideal material for durable, flexible, and future-ready solutions.<\/p>\n\n
Contact us today to develop an extrusion system tailored to your needs and take advantage of our expertise in high-performance industrial solutions!<\/p>\n\n
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