WACKER is showcasing silicone products for medical applications at this year’s COMPAMED medical technology trade show. The company is focusing on self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber for hard/soft combinations with polycarbonate, and silicone adhesives for wound dressings and fixing aids. High-strength adhesive products are also suitable for fixing sensors and medical aids, as a current study conducted by WACKER demonstrates. COMPAMED takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 14-17, 2022. Attendees can visit WACKER in Hall 8a, Booth D28.
WACKER is showcasing a new self adhesive liquid silicone rubber that bonds superbly to polycarbonate–a material that is widely used in medical technology due to its transparency. ELASTOSIL® LR 3078 is formulated such that, on curing, it bonds to the substrate, but not to the injection molding tool. For this, WACKER uses a newly developed and patented self-adhesive technology that requires neither pre-treatment of the substrate surface nor bisphenol A-containing structures. By eliminating this substance class in the adhesion promoter, WACKER is reportedly improving industrial safety and enhancing consumer protection.