THREE SILICONE ADHESIVES THAT GIVE YOUR APPLICATION THE ADVANTAGE

From wound treatment and combination device drug delivery therapies to solar cell assemblies, silicone adhesives in tape or film form can provide strong bonds in the most demanding environments. Selecting the right type of adhesive can help ensure the successful operation of the component or device while maximizing yields and throughput. Silicone adhesives have been used in aerospace and medical device applications for at least 50 years. This is due to their low modulus compared to other organic-based chemistries. They remain flexible at temperatures as low as -120 degrees C and withstand high temperatures. However, traditional liquid silicone adhesives can be challenging to work with in these types of applications because they remain liquid until they cure, which can take multiple days in some cases. This poses a challenge when it is important to maintain the bond line thickness. Alternatives to traditional one- or two-part liquid adhesives are available in other forms, such as pressure-sensitive adhesives, soft silicone adhesives, and two-part film adhesives that are commonly used in similar applications.