14 Oct 2008
Momentive Performance Materials Press Kit
During Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Momentive Performance Materials introduces a range of new products.
Press Releases
Momentive presents optimised fully-fluorinated LSR family
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — OCTOBER 14, YEAR
Momentive Performance Materials today presents its new, further-improved FFSL 70x1 range of fully-fluorinated liquid silicone rubber products. These new fluoro silicones succeed in combining excellent suitability for non-polar media such as fuels, lubricants and oils with cost-efficient fully automated manufacturing using conventional LSR process and cold runner technology for flash-less and trim-free parts within very short cycle times. The resistance to the different media and physical material characteristics are similar to those of conventional fluorovinylmethyl silicone (FVMQ). However, the poly addition system developed for this material guarantees much faster polymerisation than conventional, peroxide cross-linked FVMQ materials. The low viscosity attained also ensures the compatibility to basic principles of the mass-production applications of LSRs.
New highly transparent LSR types for automotive LED lens systems
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — OCTOBER 14, 2008
Momentive Performance Materials presents a new line of highly transparent liquid silicon rubber (LSR) for innovative optical applications. These new materials are characterised by their high transparency (up to 95%), low opaqueness and excellent physical stability. Therefore the material is of interest for the manufacture of ancillary LED lenses in the automotive applications.
Momentive Elastomers gaining ‘momentum’
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — OCTOBER 14, 2008
The Momentive’s elastomer business has finished its global realignment. The new Global Marketing Director, Robert Gnann, responsible for Heat Cure (HCR) and Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), came on board February 1st with a clear mission: ‘Silicone Rubber is a key business for Momentive. We will strongly push growth in both product lines: Heat Cured Rubber will expand through numerous production and custom compounding sites in the world while we continue to extend our globally unique and leading position and technology in the area of Liquid Silicone Rubber. Momentive’s LSR technology has a clear leading edge.’
Momentive Performance Materials Announces Completion of its New Addisil* HCE family for extrusion
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — OCTOBER 10, 2008
Momentive Performance Materials, a leading manufacturer of custom heat-cured elastomers, liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and RTV adhesives, today announced the completion of its new Addisil* elastomers family of addition heat-curable elastomers (HCEs). The new elastomers feature next-generation properties that offer regulatory compliance, high clarity, enhanced mechanical performance and superior productivity.
Crystal clear liquid silicone from Momentive Performance Materials enables top reproduction accuracy for camera-based driver assistance systems
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — AUGUST 25, 2008
High transparency Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) from Momentive Performance Materials for use in camera-based driver assistance systems from KOSTAL. KOSTAL, the technology specialist for automotive electronics and mechatronics, introduces a compact front view camera which attaches to the windscreen. Its special construction combines functional and technical design advantages. The material used to couple the camera directly to the windscreen was developed by LSR specialist Momentive Performance Materials.
Momentive Introduces Clear LSR Products
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — AUGUST 7, 2008
Momentive Performance Materials today introduced the breakthrough LSR7000 series, a family of highly transparent liquid silicone rubbers (LSR). Combining typically 98 percent transparency with the unique processing and productivity advantages of an addition-cured, platinum-catalyzed LSR, the LSR7000 series is an excellent candidate to consider for outstanding optical characteristics and increased design flexibility. These features potentially enable customers to reduce manufacturing and assembly cycle times for complex parts.
Momentive Performance Materials solutions deliver improved performance and increased productivity with Silicone RTV adhesives for demanding automotive headlamp designs
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — JUNE 3, 2008
As designers push the boundaries of vehicle styling, and technology drives improved performance and the reduced size of headlamps, the demands on key materials such as adhesives is increased.
Article
Silicone RTV Technologies for Next Generation Automotive Applications
ABSTRACT
Environmental pressures and increasing fuel prices have triggered a number of major developments in the automotive industry. To achieve better fuel economy and emissions control, engineers have been evaluating replacement of mechanical systems with more efficient electronic alternatives. New regulations have provided incentives for industry developments such as hybrid cars, the use of bio-fuel, clean diesel and fuel cell technology. To meet the European directives for "end of life vehicle", design for disassembly and re-use are also increasingly in focus.
Reader enquiries
Momentive Performance Materials
Chempark Leverkusen
51368 Leverkusen
Germany
Central European Customer Service: cs-eur.silicones@momentive.com
Toll free telephone: 0080043211000
Notes for editors
About Momentive Performance Materials
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is a premier specialty materials company, providing high-technology materials solutions to the silicones, quartz and ceramics markets. The company, as a global leader with worldwide operations, has a robust product portfolio, an enduring tradition of service excellence, and industry-leading research and development capabilities. Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is controlled by an affiliate of Apollo Management, L.P. Additional information is available at www.momentive.com.
Editorial enquiries
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Momentive Performance Materials
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