Molding: Comparing Liquid Silicone Rubber and High Consistency Rubber for Medical Applications

Silicone elastomers have long been a popular material for medical devices and medical device components due to many factors, including durability, ease of molding by many methods, wide temperature range, chemical inertness, high tensile strength, vast range of available durometers, low toxicity, and compatibility with many sterilization methods. Furthermore, silicone is compatible with human tissue and body fluids, has a very low tissue response when implanted, and does not support bacteria growth — making it a perfect option for implants due to its excellent biocompatibility.