Post-Cure Advantages for Silicone Elastomers and Adhesives
Whether using a silicone adhesive in an aerospace assembly or manufacturing silicone bakeware, post-cure for silicone is not a process that belongs in the past.
Using post-cure for silicone rubbers is a process of the past, right? Not necessarily. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may find that post-curing can bring value to certain applications. To determine if post-cure is the best option, it’s important to better understand what is happening during the process, the advantages it offers, and key best practices.
OEMs designing with silicones today often see products marketed as “no post-cure required” solutions. However, that can create the misconception that there is no value in the post-cure process—when in fact there are numerous reasons why an OEM may want to incorporate a post-cure.