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Wacker Metroark Chemicals’ enlarged technical center in Kolkata: Now spanning about 1,800 square meters, the so-called Swaraj Center comprises state-of-the-art applications technology and test equipment for silicone products needed in the textiles, personal care and construction industry.

ELASTOSIL^® from WACKER covers a wide range of silicone-rubber products that offer extremely diverse properties. They are suitable for use in a large variety of industries. Silicones are used in shower heads, tubing and cable insulation, as well as in household items such as flexible ice cube molds (photo). The ready-to-use silicone compounds are usually made by incorporating the crosslinker, pigment and other additives into the rubber base.

Tuft bind test: A WACKER employee examines the adhesion of the fibers to the primary backing. As a binder, the new VINNAPAS^® CA 55 not only offers excellent bonding and processing properties for tufted carpets, but also low emission values, reduced odor and increased flame retardant properties.

At EXPOBOR 2014, WACKER will show ELASTOSIL^® R 781/80. The new magnetic silicone grade is suited to numerous applications in the household and food packaging industry.

At the K 2016 Trade Fair for Rubber and Plastics, WACKER will present new applications for ELASTOSIL^® Film. Due to their dielectric properties, precision silicone films can be used in novel sensors, actuators and generators. The ultrathin films are produced in Burghausen under cleanroom conditions.