WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, announced numerous silicone innovations at the K 2019 Preview Press Conference in Düsseldorf, Germany, today.
Key new products which will be presented at the 21. International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber in October include fire-resistant silicone elastomers, self-adhesive silicone rubber grades with extremely low-friction surfaces and ultrathin silicone laminates for electroactive applications.
The focus will also be on liquid silicone rubber grades that, thanks to their greatly reduced volatiles content, do not necessarily require post-curing and thus unlock various advantages. A new silicone-based additive will also be making its debut, allowing compounders of thermoplastic elastomers to produce softer and more dirt-repellent plastics. Tradeshow visitors should make sure not to miss the new 3D silicone printer ACEO Imagine Series K2. With multimaterial printing, novel auto-control technology and several technical enhancements in terms of both freedom of design and precision, the latest printer generation is setting new standards.
The K 2019 trade fair takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 16 to 23.
