Features:
- Two-part: 1:1 mixing ratio (pre-weighed).
- Low viscosity.
- Room temperature or heat accelerated cure.
- Rapid, versatile cure processing controlled by temperature.
- Moderate thermal conductivity.
- Enhanced flow and fill in narrow spaces and around complex geometries.
- Provides stress relief in applications where hard, rigid encapsulants can cause damage during thermal cycling.
- It can be considered for uses requiring added flame resistance and Mil Spec applications.
How to use:
Mixing: SYLGARD
® 170 Silicone Elastomer is supplied in a dual syringe applicator with the static mixer consisting of Part A and Part B. The two components pre-weighed with 1:1 mixing ratio in the syringe applicator should be thoroughly mixed until the mixture has a uniform color. Vacuum de-airing is recommended. A residual pressure of 10-20 mmHg applied for 5-10 minutes will sufficiently de-air the material.
Curing: SYLGARD
® 170 Silicone Elastomer should be cured using one of the following recommended schedules:
- 24 hours at 25°C or
- 25 minutes at 70°C or
- 10 minutes at 100°C.
Large components and assemblies may require longer times in order to reach the curing temperature.
Certain chemicals, curing agents and plasticizers can inhibit cure. These include:
- Organo-tin compounds.
- Silicone rubber containing organo-tin catalysts.
- Sulfur, polysulphides, polysulphones and other sulphur containing materials.
- Amines, urethanes, amides and azides.
For most uses, silicone encapsulants should be operational over a temperature range of -45 to 200°C (-49 to 392°F) for long periods of time.