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![Meet TYM at K 2025 -The World’ s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber]()
Meet TYM at K 2025 -The World’ s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and RubberWelcome to the World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber -K 2025, taking place from October 8–15, 2025 at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. As a professional LSR injection molding machine, mold, and robot solution provider, TYM Technology Co., Ltd. is proud to present our latest innovations at Booth 16E77.
09/23/2025
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![ISO 9001, CE, CCC: What These Certifications Actually Mean for Your Equipment Purchase]()
ISO 9001, CE, CCC: What These Certifications Actually Mean for Your Equipment PurchaseWhen you're evaluating LSR injection molding machines from an overseas supplier, certification logos on a company website can start to blur together. ISO 9001, CE, CCC — they all sound reassuring, but they don't all mean the same thing, and they don't all matter for the same reasons. Understanding what each certification actually covers will help you ask better questions during due diligence and avoid assuming a certificate guarantees something it doesn't.
07/17/2026
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![Turnkey LSR Injection Molding Solutions]()
Turnkey LSR Injection Molding SolutionsLaunching a liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding operation involves far more than simply purchasing a machine. From material selection and mold design to automation integration and staff training, the journey from concept to full-scale production presents numerous challenges—each with the potential to delay your time-to-market and inflate your budget.
07/14/2026
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![Industrial Silicone Seals & Waterproof Parts: LSR Guide]()
Industrial Silicone Seals & Waterproof Parts: LSR GuideThis guide helps product and sourcing engineers who need reliable industrial sealing components-gaskets, O-rings, grommets, and enclosure seals-understand why LSR injection molding is the preferred process for waterproof parts at volume, and how to specify them.
07/10/2026
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![LSR Prototype to Production: Timeline & Process]()
LSR Prototype to Production: Timeline & ProcessA typical liquid silicone rubber (LSR) part moves from prototype to mass production in about 10-18 weeks, spanning design/DFM, prototyping, production mold fabrication, T1 sampling and validation, and pilot-to-ramp - with mold build and validation being the longest stages.
07/07/2026
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![LSR Injection Molding Machine Parameters Explained]()
LSR Injection Molding Machine Parameters ExplainedAn LSR injection molding machine spec sheet lists dozens of numbers, but only a handful decide whether your silicone parts cure fully, stay flash-free and cost little to run. This 2026 guide explains the parameters that matter most, so engineers and buyers can compare machines on the specs that actually affect part quality, not marketing figures.
07/02/2026
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![Automatic vs Semi-Automatic Silicone Molding Lines]()
Automatic vs Semi-Automatic Silicone Molding LinesThis guide is for production and procurement decision-makers sizing a new LSR line—comparing the two configurations across throughput, quality, cost, and payback so you can match the investment to real demand.
07/01/2026
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![LSR Cold Runner Systems: Cut Waste & Cost]()
LSR Cold Runner Systems: Cut Waste & CostLSR cold runner system is the single fastest way to cut material waste and labor out of liquid silicone rubber molding. By keeping the silicone liquid until it reaches the cavity, it eliminates cured runners and trimming entirely. This guide helps process engineers and buyers decide when a cold runner pays for itself.
06/30/2026
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![How to Select LSR Injection Molding Machine Tonnage]()
How to Select LSR Injection Molding Machine TonnageChoosing the right clamping force is the single most consequential spec decision when buying a liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding machine. Pick too little and you fight flash on every shot; pick too much and you pay for energy and floor space you never use.
06/29/2026
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![Liquid Silicone Rubber Market 2026: Size, Growth & Demand Drivers]()
Liquid Silicone Rubber Market 2026: Size, Growth & Demand DriversThe global liquid silicone rubber (LSR) market is valued at roughly USD 3.4-3.8 billion in 2026 and growing about 7-9% annually, led by medical-grade demand (~44% of revenue) and rising EV production. Asia-Pacific dominates manufacturing capacity.
06/26/2026
How LSR Viscosity Impacts Injection Speed and Flow Dynamics
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) viscosity is a fundamental material property that exerts a profound influence on injection speed and overall flow dynamics during the molding process. Viscosity measures a fluid's resistance to flow; lower viscosity LSR flows more easily and rapidly into complex mold cavities under a given pressure. This allows for faster filling times and can be particularly advantageous for intricate parts with thin walls or long flow paths. Processors can often use lower injection pressures with low-viscosity grades, reducing stress on both the machine and the mold.
Conversely, higher viscosity LSR requires more force to move through the injection unit and into the mold. This translates to longer fill times and higher injection pressures. While this might seem disadvantageous for speed, higher viscosity grades can be beneficial in specific applications. They are less prone to flash in poorly vented areas and can be better for encapsulating delicate components where a gentler, slower fill is desirable to avoid displacing inserts or creating voids due to turbulent flow.
Temperature is a key factor that modulates LSR viscosity. Like most fluids, LSR becomes less viscous (thinner) as it warms up. Maintaining a consistent, optimal material temperature is crucial for predictable flow and speed. If the LSR is too cold, its viscosity increases, slowing down the process and potentially leading to incomplete filling. If it's too hot, it might cure prematurely or flow too aggressively, causing defects. Precise temperature control of the LSR before injection is therefore essential for optimizing speed.
Selecting the correct LSR viscosity grade for a specific part and mold design is a strategic decision. It involves balancing the need for fast filling against the risk of defects, the complexity of the part geometry, and the capabilities of the molding equipment. Working closely with LSR suppliers to understand the flow characteristics of different grades and using mold flow analysis to predict performance can help processors choose the optimal viscosity to achieve the fastest, most efficient, and highest quality molding cycle.