Silicone casting rubber 1:1 Shore 15 (translucent)
- Flexible silicone rubber
- 1:1 mixing ratio
- Colour: translucent
Silicone casting rubber 1:1 Shore 15 (translucent) is a translucent (transparent) casting rubber for making silicone moulds. The high-quality casting rubber is strong, flexible, food safe and has a simple mixing ratio of 1:1. This makes weighing, mixing and processing very easy. Silicone casting rubber Shore 15 is recommended if you are going to make transparent casting moulds for epoxy yourself.
Features translucent silicone casting rubber Shore 15
In contrast to the blue coloured casting rubber this casting rubber is translucent, giving the mould a transparent appearance. Furthermore, the translucent silicone casting rubber has the same properties as the other casting rubber from the brand RESION. The silicone therefore has good tensile strength, flexibility and elasticity, making the silicone very tear-resistant. Moulds made from Shore 15 casting rubber have a long lifespan.
Once cured, this silicone rubber exhibits excellent resistance to epoxy resin, polyester casting resins, polyurethane casting resins, plaster, concrete and more. In addition, the product has good heat resistance and shows minimal shrinkage.
Benefits of translucent silicone casting rubber Shore 15
- Translucent in colour (transparent)
- High tensile strength
- Flexible (Shore 15)
- Easy 1:1 mixing ratio
Directions for use
Silicone casting rubber is easy to use due to the 1:1 mixing ratio. Follow the steps below for perfect results.
- Accurately weigh the base (component A) and hardener (component B) with a scale in a 1:1 mixing ratio.
- Mix both components thoroughly (not too intensively) for about 3 minutes with a mixing spatula. Don't forget to scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl well. Then pour the mixture into a new mixing bowl and mix thoroughly again.
- Now the silicone casting rubber is ready for processing! The processing time is approximately 45 minutes at the recommended processing temperature of 20°C. At higher temperatures, curing will proceed faster and air bubbles will be less able to escape. At low temperatures, curing will actually be slower.
- After approximately 8 hours, the silicone casting rubber has hardened.
This silicone casting rubber can easily be turned into a brushable or spatula-able silicone by adding silicone thickening agent.
Specifications
| Set | Basis (SR1-E15A) | Hardener (SR1-E15B) |
| 2 kg | 1 kg | 1 kg |
| 6 kg | 3 kg | 3 kg |
| 20 kg | 10 kg | 10 kg |
| 200 kg | 100 kg (10x 10kg) | 100 kg (10x 10kg) |
| 400 kg | 200 kg | 200 kg |
Specific weight: 1.02 kg/dm3
Hardness: Shore 15 (flexible)
Colour: translucent (transparent)
Food safe: yes
Temperature resistance: 200℃ long-term, 300℃ short-term
Potlife: 45 minutes
Processing temperature: 20°C
Cure time: 8 hours (tack-free)
Shelf life: 2 years (in a closed package)
Litres: 1 kg silicone rubber equals 1 litre
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