What factors are related to the tightness and lifespan of silicone sealing plugs?

Silicone sealing plugs have a wide range of applications in various fields, such as food packaging, medical devices, household appliances, etc. Due to the diversity and complexity of its usage environment, the lifespan and functionality of silicone sealing plugs are often affected to some extent. So how can we control and improve the performance of silicone sealing plugs in the early stages of production to enhance their service life?

In terms of sealing function, the most feared issues are aging, deformation, leakage, damage, etc., which not only affect the overall functionality of the product and greatly reduce its service life, but also gradually reduce its rebound and compression performance over time during use, thereby affecting its functionality.

There are still many methods to improve the performance of silicone seals. In the early stage of production and molding by silicone manufacturers, sufficient preparation should be made, and the application environment and special requirements of the product should be understood in advance. When customizing and processing in the early stage, the following points can be noted!

1. Select high-quality silicone material
Choosing high-quality silicone material is the foundation for improving the lifespan of silicone sealing plugs. High quality silicone materials have better temperature resistance, oxidation resistance, and corrosion resistance, and can withstand a wider range of environmental conditions, thereby extending the service life of silicone sealing plugs.

2. Reasonable structural design
The structural design of silicone sealing plugs has a crucial impact on their lifespan and functionality. Reasonable design can make silicone sealing plugs better adapt to various usage environments, improve their load-bearing capacity and resilience, thereby extending their service life.

3. Selecting materials for different application environments
For example, in the early stages of production, you can first understand the product's usage environment, such as choosing UV resistant, flame retardant silicone for high temperature resistance, oil emitting silicone for stretching and friction, and rubber material as a substitute for some special properties. Different materials should be selected for different environments!

4. Selection of material softness and hardness
The hardness of silicone sealing plugs has a significant impact on their functionality. Silicone is a soft carrier and its sealing performance is achieved through compression. Therefore, the choice of hardness for silicone plugs should also be based on the main function and usage environment. The conventional hardness is between 20-80.

Silicone sealing plugs, as a widely used material in various fields, have greatly improved lifespan and functionality, which greatly enhances the functionality of the main body. The lifespan of silicone sealing plugs can be improved by selecting high-quality silicone materials, designing structures reasonably, selecting materials reasonably, and adjusting hardness.