30 Shore '00' materials
30 Shore '00' materials
(OP)
6 June '01
Hi Folks,
I am looking for 30 Shore 00 materials. These will be used in a skin-contact application. They should have good tear strength, shock absorbing characteristics. So far I have looked at silicones, PU and styrenic block copolymers in oil gels (oil elastomers).
Any help appreciated,
Speedy
Hi Folks,
I am looking for 30 Shore 00 materials. These will be used in a skin-contact application. They should have good tear strength, shock absorbing characteristics. So far I have looked at silicones, PU and styrenic block copolymers in oil gels (oil elastomers).
Any help appreciated,
Speedy





RE: 30 Shore '00' materials
Thanks
Karen
RE: 30 Shore '00' materials
Most of the work we do here is on silicones also, plenty of experience in this area. Rhodia, Dow Corning & Wacker are companies we deal with regularly.
We are also looking at 'Oil Elastomers' at the moment. These are a blend of Kraton G polymers (Shell) and an Oil. I will send data on this to your e-mail. Basically these can be formulated to any softness.
As for the PU, you are correct on the shore. I have been unable to source PU's in the 'shore 00' scale also.
In the meantime, I will send that data.
Speedy
RE: 30 Shore '00' materials
What is your e-mail address?
Speedy
RE: 30 Shore '00' materials
Thanks Guys
Richard@limbsandthings.com
RE: 30 Shore '00' materials
There are 'off the shelf' silicones which would suit. The surface tackiness can be altered by varying the cure temperature. Higher temps will be less tackier.
Try Rhodia or Dow Corning.
Speedy
RE: 30 Shore '00' materials
Ive been away from this project for awhile, but still have an interest in it. I would appreciate any information you could send about the Oil Elastomers or any other nonsilicone soft material you have found in the meantime. My email address is: bkbruzda@aol.com
Thank you for your help!
Karen
RE: 30 Shore '00' materials
Slightly tacky, very soft, and a variety of durometers. Unfortunately it's propritary with high MOQ's.
RE: 30 Shore '00' materials
Having said that, the shock absorbtion qualties of the material seem unbeatable. It has an absorbtion % of 60.3 for a 6.5 ft drop of a 12lb sphere. I have never seen material that seems so 'dead'. I believe they use it on the butts of guns to impact protect the human shoulder.
Speedy.