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SMART Silicones

Ralf Maecker – Momentive

What are silicone polymers?

Silicones are specialty products used in small amounts in hundreds of applications

They can be used in many different ways:

- as adhesives

- to create flow

- to insulate and protect

- to provide mechanical/optical/thermal resistance

Countless forms and uses

Industry 4.0

Silicones contribute to greater connectivity, enhancing the power of electronics

Nearly half of organizations polled by Brazil's National Confederation of Industry (CNI) plan to invest in technologies around automation and data exchange in manufacturing in 2018.

Silicones & Technology

Silicones. Powering the battery revolution.

Silicones. Enabling connectivity.

How do silicones improve electronics?

Silicones are used in basic elements that power all our devices: e.g. electronic chips, semiconductors, printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic control units (ECUs)

Silicones’ thermal management capabilities reduce heat and ensure that cell phone bases, satellites and radars continue to function

Silicones manage the heat of aircraft engines, oil drilling and automotive electronics – and enable sensors to control fuel efficiency and emissions

Silicones & Construction

Silicones & Construction

Structural glazing: A building facade with structural glazing lowers the demand forheat and energy. Silicones are used in the design of active facades, with improvedcomfort, safety and acoustics.

Insulation: Silicones contribute to the stabilisation and consistency of polyurethane foams,creating better insulation value, higher foam yields and increased dimensional stability.

Cultural heritage: Silicones are used to preserve the façades and details of historicbuildings, sculptures and other artwork.

Silicones for do-it-yourself (DIY) projects

Sealants: Consumers also benefit from easy-to-use silicone sealants in home projects. They bindto anything from glass, to wood, to plastics – they last longer than other sealants andprovide large energy efficiency gains.

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Silicones & Construction

Silicones & Transport

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Motor parts: Silicone rubber is used to make vital motor parts, such as engine mounts, mufflerhangers and dampers, anti-vibration cushioning, ignition cables and spark plugboots.

Paints and coatings: Silicones are used extensively in marine coatings to avoid fouling on immersedhulls. This enables substantial fuel and energy savings alongside a benignenvironmental profile.

Aviation: Silicones the perfect material to protect sensitive equipment in the cockpit, suchas the “black box”, windscreen seals and adhesives that prevent depressurisation.