Elastomerics Blog

Stockwell Elastomerics recently launched another robust technical tips page with a detailed comparison of platinum cured silicone and peroxide cured silicone. It describes the chemical curing process and results for both, including the curing mechanism, purity, cost, flexibility, biocompatibility, and thermal stability. It also outlines the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Further, it discusses some typical applications and industries for each.

• Platinum cured silicones are often used in these and other applications: medical / healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage
• Peroxide cured silicones applications include: aerospace & defense, industrial, and electrical equipment.

Stockwell Elastomerics offers gasketing and sealing solutions that utilize both platinum cured silicone and peroxide cured silicone materials, with extensive inventory of roll goods and sheets of various silicones for rapid prototyping. Stockwell Elastomerics also carries a variety of uncured silicone for parts requiring molding. The Applications Engineers at Stockwell Elastomerics often assist customers with selecting the best type of silicone for specific applications.

Please contact the Stockwell Elastomerics Applications Engineering team to discuss options that use platinum cured silicones or peroxide cured silicone.