Industrial Applications
Replicate parts or create custom industrial tools and parts using Polytek® two-component, RTV polyurethane rubbers, silicone rubbers, polyurethane plastics, polyurethane foams and Plastisol.
Polyurethane and silicone rubbers range in hardness from a Shore OO30 to a Shore D45 and can be used to create a wide variety of parts and tools, including rollers, gaskets, bushings, seals, bumpers, pads, plugs, vibration reducers, mallet heads, wheels and more.
Plastisol (Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride) is a versatile, heat-cured material used to make a variety of industrial products, including grips and tools handles, protective coatings for racks and pipes, plugs, caps, buoy and boat bumpers, automotive parts (e.g., car dashboards, floor mats), bellows, conveyor belts, traffic cones, air filter gaskets and more.
Polyurethane plastics can be used for parts that require more rigidity and polyurethane foams can be used to backfill parts that need to be lightweight.
View product options below:
Select a product series below for individual product information or browse all polyurethane mold rubbers or polyurethane casting rubbers.
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Soft to Medium Hardness Rubbers. High-strength, abrasion resistant, longest-lasting rubbers. Economical & versatile. Shore Hardness Range: A20 to A55. |
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Medium to Hard Rubbers. High-strength, abrasion-resistant, super-tough rubbers. Long lasting & economical. Shore Hardness Range: A60 to A80. |
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Very Hard Rubbers. Great for creating durable stamping tools, industrial parts, rollers, gaskets, bumpers, pads and much more. Shore Hardness Range: A90 & D45 Options. |
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Fast-Setting Rubbers. Fast-setting, rapid demold polyurethane rubbers. Shore hardness Range: A20 to D60. |
Polyurethane rubbers are most often the material of choice for industrial parts and tools; however, silicones are often preferred for manufacturing plugs and stamps when the part is pressed against materials like fiberglass, epoxies and styrene because of their excellent release properties.
Select a product series below for more detailed information or browse all silicone rubbers.
| Product Line | Description |
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PlatSil® products are platinum-cured silicones that offer no shrink on cure and long library life. A wide range of Shore hardness options are available. |
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TinSil® products are tin-cured silicones that are slightly less expensive than PlatSil® silicones, but shrink slightly on cure and have shorter library life. |
NOTE ON CURE INHIBITION: Sulfur/tin/amine-contaminated materials and tools will cause cure inhibition in platinum-cured silicone rubbers, which means that the rubber that is in contact with the contaminated surface will remain gummy or uncured. Make sure to test cure the rubber on your surface before full-scale application. Use a polyurethane or tin-cured silicone rubber if you know that you’ll be working with any of these inhibitors.
Plastisol is a plasticized polyvinyl chloride resin (liquid) that is cured by heat (~350°F) to form a solid product once cooled. Plastisol formulations range from very soft (Shore A5) to very firm (Shore D90) and typical processing techniques include pour/open molding, dip molding and coating, rotational molding, slush molding, roller coating and laminating.
Plastisol is a very versatile material with uses in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Common industrial end products include:
- Grips & Handles (e.g., Tool Handles)
- Protective Coatings (e.g., Rack and Pipe Coating)
- Traffic Cones and other safety products
- Plugs & Caps
- Nasal Aspirators and other products used in the medical industry
- Traffic Cones
- Buoys & Boat Bumpers
- Floor Mats, Car Dashboards & Aftermarket Automotive Parts
- Bellows
- Conveyor Belts
- Air Filter Gaskets
- Other Commercial, Industrial, Construction, Military & Recreational Applications
California Medical Innovations (CMI), a Division of Polytek® Development Corp., has over 35 years of experience in custom formulation and compounding of Plastisol and operates in an ISO 9001:2008 registered polymer facility.
Polyurethane plastics can be used to make industrial parts that require rigidity.
Select a product series below for more detailed information or browse all polyurethane plastics:
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Fast-setting, super low viscosity plastics with simple 1A:1B mix ratios. |
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Strong plastics with varying densities; some similar to thermoplastics, others like stone. |
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Water-clear plastics for parts that require optical clarity. |
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A low-density, wood-like casting, which is easily carved, cut, sanded and drilled. |
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A low-density, slightly flexible plastic used to make parts that require impact resistance. |
Casting foams can be used to manufacture lightweight parts or to backfill hollow castings.
Select an option below for more detailed product and buying information:
Rigid PolyFoams
Three rigid polyurethane foams at varying free-rise densities: 2.5, 5, and 8 lb/ft³.
Product |
Mix Ratio |
Free-Rise Density |
Molded Density |
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1A:1B |
2.5 lb/ft³ |
4-8 lb/ft³ |
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1A:1B |
5 lb/ft³ |
8-20 lb/ft³ |
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1A:1B |
8 lb/ft³ |
8-20 lb/ft³ |
Flexible PolyFoams
Two flexible polyurethane product options at varying free-rise densities: 3 and 5 lb/ft³.
Product |
Mix Ratio |
Free-Rise Density |
Molded Density |
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1A:2B |
3 lb/ft³ |
5-8 lb/ft³ |
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1A:1B |
5 lb/ft³ |
8-15 lb/ft³ |
PlatSil® SiliFoam Casting Foam
A platinum-cured silicone foam with a free-rise density of 15 lb/ft³. Most often used to backfill PlatSil® Gels to make life-like silicone props.
Product |
Mix Ratio |
Free-Rise Density |
Molded Density |
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1A:1B |
15 lb/ft³ |
15 lb/ft³ |