About four years ago, Stockwell Elastomerics’ Applications Engineering team started an experiment to see the effects of different environmental factors on gasket materials. This was done by placing 37 specimens… read more
Silicon Metal (SiMe) is essential to producing polydimethylsiloxane, commonly known as silicone rubber. There is no substitute. Silicon metal refining facilities in China provide roughly 70% of the global output…. read more
The Stockwell Elastomerics team is excited to be exhibiting at Silicone Expo 2022. This is the world’s first free-to-attend commercial tradeshow and conference for the silicone industry. The in-person event… read more
In November 2021, Stockwell Elastomerics implemented the first phase of increasing capacity in its liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding area. Phase 2 of this expansion is now completed, with… read more
Many industries need materials that can transfer heat. Broadly, this is known as thermal management. Applications can range from microelectronics, where powerful processing units require effective cooling, to heat presses… read more
As 2021 came to a close and 2022 began, Stockwell Elastomerics had some optimism that supply chain challenges would ease during the New Year. We thank our supply chain partners (transportation,… read more
Outgassing or off-gassing is a phenomenon that occurs in plastics, epoxies, rubber, adhesives, and other non-metal materials. When exposed to heat or a vacuum, material can release into the environment. This can… read more
Stockwell Elastomerics uses molding and other forms of fabrication to produce non-implants and non-critical medical devices from medical grade silicone rubber and other elastomers, including PORON® microcellular urethane foam. Non-implants… read more
Stockwell Elastomerics is on the cutting edge of gasket design and silicone engineering. Technologies such as waterjet cutters, flash cutters, die cutting, molding, and proprietary lamination put the company at… read more
