Information about Gel Elastomers

Gel elastomers are highly viscoelastic polymer gels that have excellent shock absorption and damping characteristics. They are available in a variety of material types and grades. Examples include thermoplastics, thermoset plastics, resins, binders, base polymers, monomers, composite materials, and silicone compounds. Some materials are supplied as semi-finished forms such as bars, sheets, films, plates, and profiles. Others are supplied as fabricated shapes. Products with circular, square, rectangular, angular, or hexagonal cross-sections are formed through processes such as molding, casting, extrusion, pultrusion, machining, thermal forming, plastic welding, rapid prototyping, and grinding. Most gel elastomers contain a solvent additive that is either a volatile organic compound (VOC) or a water-based or water-borne adhesive resin.

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