Elkem RTV-1556 Silicone Elastomer (A-RTV-1556)
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Product Details
A-RTV-1556 Silicone Elastomer (10:1 RTV, High Strength)
A-RTV-1556 is a platinum-cure, two-component silicone elastomer with a 10:1 mix ratio, designed for high-performance mold making and production applications. This low-viscosity (15,000 cps), translucent system provides excellent flow for capturing fine detail and can be modified with thixotropic agents to achieve a non-sag, non-slumping consistency (up to ~500,000 cps).
The material forms a durable, flexible elastomer with high tear strength, low shrinkage, and excellent release properties, making it ideal for long-lasting molds and repeated use.
Cure Options
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Standard Cure (A-RTV-1556): ~8–12 hours at room temperature
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Fast Cure Option (A-RTV-1556F): cures in under 30 minutes
Product Features
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10:1 platinum (addition-cure) silicone system
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Low viscosity (15,000 cps) for excellent flow and detail reproduction
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Can be thickened to non-sag consistency (~500,000 cps)
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High tear strength and cut resistance
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Low shrinkage for dimensional accuracy
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Excellent release properties for extended mold life
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High temperature and chemical resistance
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Flexible, durable elastomer
Applications
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Resin infusion and reusable vacuum bags
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SLA and prototype molds
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Production mold making
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Epoxy laminate molding
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Furniture, frames, and decorative casting
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Giftware and artistic molding
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Electronic encapsulation
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Fabrication of finished rubber parts
A versatile silicone system designed for precision, durability, and flexible cure options to meet both production and rapid turnaround needs.
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Technical Specifications
| Physical Properties | |
| Durometer (Shore A) | 30 |
| Durometer (Shore 00) | 42 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.1 |
| Color | MetaobjectListDrop |
| Viscosity | 1200 cP |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Tensile Strength | 1035.0 PSI |
| Tear Strength | 130 |
| Elongation | 660.0% |
| Processing Properties | |
| Mix Ratio | 10:1 by volume |
| Work Time | 22.0 min |
| Cure Time (Room Temp) | 1556F less than 30 min, 1556 = 8-12 hours |
| Linear Shrinkage | 0.1% |
| Heat Resistance | 249 °C |
| Shelf Life | 12 months unopened |

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