Silicone sealing plugs are widely used in various fields, such as food packaging, medical devices, and household appliances. However, due to the diversity and complexity of their usage environments, the lifespan and functionality of silicone sealing plugs are often affected. So, how can we control and enhance the performance of silicone sealing plugs in the early stages of production to prolong their service life?
In terms of sealing function, the most feared issues are aging, deformation, leakage, and damage of the seal. These problems will not only affect the overall functionality of the product but also significantly reduce its service life. Furthermore, during use, as time goes on, its resilience and compression performance will gradually decrease, thereby affecting its functionality.
There are many ways to improve the performance of silicone seals. Silicone manufacturers should make sufficient preparations before production and molding, and understand the application environment and special requirements of the products in advance. During the early stages of custom processing, the following points should be noted!
1. Select high-quality silicone material
Choosing high-quality silicone material is the foundation for extending the lifespan of silicone sealing plugs. High-quality silicone material exhibits superior temperature resistance, oxidation resistance, and corrosion resistance, enabling it to withstand a wider range of environmental conditions and thus prolonging 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. A reasonable design can enable the silicone sealing plugs to better adapt to various usage environments, enhance their load-bearing capacity and resilience, and thereby prolong their service life.
3. Select materials according to different application environments
For example, in the early stages of production, it is possible to first understand the product's usage environment. For UV resistance, choose UV-resistant silicone; for high temperature resistance, choose flame-retardant silicone; for tensile friction, choose oil-emitting silicone; for certain special properties, rubber materials can be used as alternatives. Different materials are chosen for different environments!
4. Selection of material hardness
The hardness of silicone sealing plugs significantly impacts their functionality. Silicone, being a soft material, achieves its sealing performance through compression. Therefore, the choice of hardness for silicone plugs should be based on the intended function and usage environment. The typical hardness range is between 20 and 80.
The normal range for selecting silicone plugs is between 30 and 60, with special ones having lower or higher values. The higher the hardness value, the harder the material. Therefore, we need to be cautious when choosing the softness or hardness, as it may affect the overall functionality of the product.
Silicone sealing plugs, as a material widely used in various fields, have greatly benefited from the improvement of their lifespan and functionality, which has significantly contributed to the overall functionality of the main body. By selecting high-quality silicone materials, designing reasonable structures, selecting appropriate materials, and adjusting hardness, the lifespan of silicone sealing plugs can be improved.
With the continuous research and development in the rubber and plastic industry, it is believed that more new materials and technologies will be applied to the research, development, and production of silicone sealing plugs, driving the continuous improvement of their performance to meet people's ever-growing demands.
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