Silicone Forefoot Pad ( Forefootshoe Pads)
Manufacturing Process
Liquid Silicone Dispensing/Molding Process (Most common method for mass production)
1. Prepare the mold: A steel or aluminum mold designed to form the forefoot curvature and anti-slip patterns (e.g., granules or stripes).
2. Mix the two-component (A/B) liquid silicone thoroughly according to the specified ratio 1:1(add 100 g liquid silicone rubber A with 100g liquid silicone rubber B)and degas the mixture to remove air bubbles.
3. Inject the silicone into the mold, then close the cover plate and apply pressure.
4. Heat-cure the product: Vulcanize at 120–150°C for 10-15 minutes.
5. Open the mold to remove the semi-finished product and trim away any flash or excess material.
6. Apply double-sided adhesive (self-adhesive backing) to the back, cut to final shape, inspect, and package.
The liquid silicone rubber has other application too.Some socks and gloves factories print the liquid silicone rubber on socks and gloves to get excellent anti-slip.
Screen printing silicone need long work life.XC NEW MATERIALS can adjust formula to get longh work life about 24hours.Engineer will add the retarder catalyst in silicone ink base to get work life.
The silicone product is also called silicone ink.When engineer adds the thicken powder,the silicone is called high density silicone ink.It's very popular for screen printing on sportswear,t shirts,shoes,etc.
If engineer adds more silicone resin in the silicone ink base,it's glossy silicone. Some screen printing requires excellent elasticity.Engineer need add more silicone polymer.
During screen printing glossy silicone ink,you need print the silicone slowly,let the silicone bubbles go out.Then bake the silicone layer for surface dry.
The liquid silicone rubber from XC NEW MATERIALS is eco-friendly,soft feel.If you look for silicone products,please contac XC NEW MATERIALS.
