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Silicone Rubber in Extreme Conditions

When we think about what constitutes an extreme condition building or manufacturing material, we don’t tend to think about silicone rubber but we should. Silicone rubber is so versatile and can be made to withstand such a wide range of conditions that it can be used in many situations where materials someone would normally think of as ‘tough’ simply wouldn’t cope. Incredibly wide temperature tolerances, pressure resistance, strength, flexibility, electrical insulation and hygiene are just some of the qualities that make silicone rubber so suitable for the following extreme conditions.

Silicone Rubber in Extreme Conditions

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Advanced Materials & HP work together to seal components of the HP Jet Fusion 3D printer

3D printing is changing the future of manufacturing, enabling users to create customised parts that are functional. These machines are used for an infinite number of applications and have the potential to be used within many industries including construction, pharmaceutical, space exploration, engineering, automotive and communications amongst others already employing 3D printing technology.

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Why Modular Buildings are the Future of Construction

Modular, or pre-fabricated, buildings are nothing new but modern designs, high quality materials and the desperate need for more space mean that their use is dramatically on the rise. Shabby post-war school buildings and temporary, badly-made holiday chalets of the past have given modular buildings a bad name. However, with better quality materials and components being used in their manufacture and so many benefits to using them, construction experts are predicting their extensive use in the coming years.

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Shop Online at our New Ecommerce Website

At Advanced Materials, we are always on the lookout for ways to make it easier for our customers to get their hands on the perfect silicone rubber product. That’s why we’ve launched a new ecommerce website where you can quickly and easily order smaller quantities of our products at any time of the day or night. Those orders can be processed swiftly, with the same level of quality and aftercare service our customers are used to receiving when they order by phone.

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