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Materials Innovation and Application Expertise

Materials Innovation and Application Expertise

Materials Innovation and Application Expertise

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document provides guidance on using Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® silicone-based sealing and adhering products for transportation applications. It covers product selection, application procedures, and the benefits of silicone materials.
Introduction to Brands: Dow Corning® offers high-performance specialty products with technical support, while XIAMETER® provides standard silicone products at competitive prices.
When to Use Silicone Products: Silicone seals and adhesives are ideal for complex surfaces, automated processes, cost-effective solutions, and high-volume production, especially when fast cure rates and compression seals are needed.
Types of Dispensable Products: Dow Corning provides a variety of silicone-based adhesive/sealant and gasket materials that are durable and resistant to harsh environments, including automotive fluids and UV exposure.
Product Selection Guide: This guide assists users in selecting the right product based on application needs, function, design parameters, and processing characteristics, emphasizing thorough evaluation and consultation with representatives.
Application Areas: Specific applications include fuel systems, air intake systems, engine sealing, wheels, transmission, cooling systems, exterior and interior sealing, electrical applications, and lamp sealing. Each section details the function, design characteristics, process characteristics, and recommended products.
Product Details: A detailed list of one-part and two-part sealant technologies is provided, including product descriptions, extrusion rates, skin-over times, and geographic availability.
Conclusion: Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands offer a wide range of sealing and adhering solutions tailored for various transportation applications, ensuring durability and performance under challenging conditions.
Product Overview:
  • Adhesive Sealant: Rapid adhesion with a 10:1 mix ratio, fast-curing, non-slump properties, curing in 15 minutes at 70°C globally.
  • 3-3636 Base and Catalyst Adhesive Sealant: Rapid adhesion with a 7.5:1 mix ratio, excellent anti-fogging, curing in 10 minutes at 65°C globally.
  • RBL-9694 Series: Includes RBL-9694-20P, RBL-9694-30P, and RBL-9694-45M, with a 1:1 mix ratio, heat cure compression gasket, curing in 7-10 minutes at 150°C globally.
  • 3-8186 Thixotropic Foam: A 1:1 mix, heat cure thixotropic compression gasket, curing in 10 minutes at 75°C in North & South America.
Warranty Information: Dow Corning provides a limited warranty that products will meet sales specifications at the time of shipment, with remedies limited to refund or replacement. Other warranties and liabilities for incidental or consequential damages are disclaimed.
Brand and Support Information: Dow Corning offers global support through customer service and engineering centers. For more information, visit their websites or contact them directly.
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Meet your transportation bonding, sealing and gasketing challenges with Dow Corning® brand and XIAMETER® brand sealing and adhesive products. For motorcycles, heavy-duty trucks, automobiles, or any mode of transportation – Dow Corning offers proven, high-performance materials to meet your application challenges. For design innovation, the Dow Corning® brand provides high-performance specialty products, collaborative problem solving and technical support. For sourcing efficiency, our Xiameter® brand provides standard silicone products at market-based pricing. The following section offers answers...

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DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS PROCESS CHARACTERISTICS F u e l S ystem Seal in fuel over a wide temperature range and under system pressure. Adhesive seal/bond with minimally acceptable flange widths. Robotically dispensable with simple onepart process and room-temperature cure. A ir I nta k e / I nd u ction S ystems Seal out moisture, dust and the environment in aspirated engine-intake system. Compression seal. Robotically dispensable with very fast heat cure. Equipment must be capable of handling 1:1 ratio for two-part material. Seal in pressure from turbo-charged air induction systems. Compression...

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DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS PROCESS CHARACTERISTICS DIFFERENTIAL / AXLE COVER Seal in gear oil from -40°C to 125°C. Adhesive seal with metal-to-metal or metal-to-metal with groove design. Robotically dispensable with simple onepart process and room-temperature cure. 7091 Adhesive Sealant, 732 Multi-Purpose Sealant s, 3-0105 Automotive Sealant s, 3-0100 Automotive Sealant s, 3-0115 Automotive Sealant s, 737 Neutral-Cure/Sealant s Compression gasket: designed for engineered groove. Robotically dispensable with very fast heat cure. Equipment must be capable of handling 1:1 ratio for two-part material....

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DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS PROCESS CHARACTERISTICS INTERIOR SEALING AND ADHERING Cabin sealing. Seals out water, dirt and fumes from cabin area. Adhesive seal. Robotically dispensable with simple onepart process and room-temperature cure. 3-0105 Automotive Sealant s, 3-0100 Automotive Sealant s, 3-0115 Automotive Sealant s, 732 Multi-Purpose Sealant s, 832 Multi-Surface Adhesive Sealant, 7091 Adhesive Sealant Compression seal. Robotically dispensable with very fast heat cure. Equipment must be capable of handling 1:1 ratio for two-part material. Compression seal. Robotically dispensable with very...

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Product Detail PRODUCT(S) 1 EXTRUSION RATE (GM/MIN) SKIN OVER TIME (MIN) GEOGRAPHIC AVAILABILITY Low volatility, oil resistant, acetoxy cure. Alkoxy, neutral cure, low volatility, oil resistant. Alkoxy, neutral cure, low volatility, oil resistant. Alkoxy, neutral cure, low volatility, oil resistant. Multi-purpose. Acetoxy cure. High-temperature resistant. Acetoxy cure. Fast-curing oxime. Europe, North & South America Alkoxy cure with excellent adhesion. Alkoxy cure, adheres to plastic. Alkoxy cure. 832 Multi-Surface Adhesive Sealant Alkoxy cure with excellent adhesion. Oxime cure with high tear....

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VISCOSITY (CPS) / EXTRUSION RATE (G/MIN) CURE TIME GEOGRAPHIC AVAILABILITY SYNERGISTIC TECHNOLOGIES 236 Dispersion Dispersion release coating, 70 percent solids. 85 min skin over @ 24-hour roomtemperature cure One-part silicone rubber, electricalprotection coating. T W O - PA R T S E A L A N T T E C H N O L O G I E S Q3-3526 Base and Catalyst Adhesive Sealant Rapid adhesion,10:1 mix, fast-curing non-slump. Base viscosity - 250,000, catalyst viscosity - 10,000 3-3636 Base and Catalyst Adhesive Sealant Rapid adhesion, 7.5:1, best anti-fogging characteristics. Base viscosity - 200,000, catalyst...

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Your Global Connection Dow Corning customer service and engineering centers are strategically located worldwide. Our team of application and materials experts can provide local support in all automotive manufacturing regions. To request information about Silastic® brand engineered elastomers, Dow Corning® brand adhesive/sealants and Molykote® brand specialty lubricants, visit dowcorning.com/ContactUs. Dow Corning Brands Serve You In addition to the Dow Corning® brand, Dow Corning Corporation offers thousands of standard silicone products under its XIAMETER® brand, backed by the same quality and...

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