Highly transparent liquid silicone with the lowest hardness

Article Type: New products From: Microelectronics International, Volume 26, Issue 1

Momentive Performance Materials meet this challenge with their completely new LSR material which will be launched as part of the new optically highly transparent LSR 7000 series as LSR 7005. The low hardness of the material (just five Shore A) allows a form-fitting, tolerance-compensating connection of the sensors to the windscreen, regardless of the windscreen radius, and low-mounting forces. In addition, the new LSR does not adhere to the glass, even at high temperatures and after longer periods of time. This means the complete module can be used again when the windscreen is replaced. The excellent transmission values of 95 percent over a broad wavelength and temperature range and a refractive index comparable with glass ensure maximum light transmission and a clear, detailed visualisation of the environment. Processing features are, the short cycle times for which LSR is renowned, a fully automated injection moulding process enabling the production of sophisticated geometries and complex multi-component parts.

Momentive will be showcasing the LSR 7005 at the Fakuma 2008 trade fair,Friedrichshafen, Germany from October 14-18, 2008 (www.fakuma-messe.de/en/fakuma, hall B2, booth B22107), along with other innovations in silicone elastomers, RTVs and hardcoats.

To find out more about Momentive’s transparent LSR products, please call:European customer service: 00 800 4321 1000, E-mail: cs-eur.silicones@momentive.com or visit our web site: www.momentive.com