See Why Choose High Performance Silicone Elastomer ShinEtsu KF-6001 Versatile Solution

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December 18, 2025
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Brief: Watch the demo to catch practical tips and quick performance insights. This video showcases the versatile ShinEtsu KF-6001 High-Performance Silicone Elastomer in action, demonstrating its exceptional thermal stability, electrical insulation, and chemical resistance across various industrial applications. You'll see how its low viscosity and balanced hardness make it ideal for manufacturing seals, gaskets, and precision components in harsh environments.
Related Product Features:
  • Premium-grade two-part addition-cure liquid silicone rubber with low viscosity for easy processing.
  • Exceptional thermal stability maintaining performance from -50°C to +200°C with short-term tolerance up to 250°C.
  • Outstanding electrical insulation properties with dielectric strength ≥18 kV/mm.
  • High tensile strength of 5-7 MPa and elongation at break exceeding 500% for durability.
  • Low compression set <15% after 22h at 150°C ensuring long-term sealing performance.
  • Self-lubricating surface with friction coefficients of 0.2-0.3 and enhanced tear resistance ≥25 kN/m.
  • Platinum catalyst system ensures zero byproduct release during curing with FDA and EU RoHS compliance.
  • UV stability and hydrolysis resistance suitable for outdoor, medical, and cleanroom applications.
FAQs:
  • What temperature range can the ShinEtsu KF-6001 Silicone Elastomer withstand?
    The KF-6001 maintains stability across a wide temperature range from -50°C to +200°C, with short-term tolerance up to 250°C, making it suitable for harsh environmental applications.
  • Is this silicone elastomer compliant with international safety standards?
    Yes, the platinum catalyst system ensures zero byproduct release during curing and meets strict FDA and EU RoHS compliance standards for safety and environmental requirements.
  • What are the primary industrial applications for ShinEtsu KF-6001?
    This versatile elastomer is widely used in automotive (engine gaskets), electronics (keypad contacts), medical (implantable device coatings), energy (solar panel seals), aerospace, and cleanroom applications like 3D printing molds and robotic gripper pads.
  • What are the key mechanical properties of this silicone elastomer?
    The KF-6001 offers hardness ranging from 30-50 Shore A, tensile strength of 5-7 MPa, elongation at break exceeding 500%, and tear strength ≥25 kN/m for balanced flexibility and durability.