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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
Silicone Catheter Manufacturing Machine LSR Molding and Extrusion
Introduction
Silicone catheters are widely used in modern healthcare. An increasing number of people require high-quality silicone catheters for urinary drainage or post-surgical applications.
Manufacturers require efficient and reliable machinery that is specifically designed for producing silicone catheters. In this article, we will look at the two main types of equipment used for this purpose: LSR injection moulding machines and silicone extrusion lines. We will also explain how these machines work together to produce safe, precise and high-performance medical catheters.
Two key machines are used to make silicone catheters
To make high-quality silicone catheters, two types of equipment are usually used:
1. Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection moulding machine
This is the main machine used to make the catheter balloon and head section. One of the best models is TYM's 130-ton vertical double sliding LSR injection molding machine.
Key advantages
Dual lower molds with one upper mold, allowing simultaneous loading/unloading and molding, which significantly increases production efficiency.
Automation-ready, with support for blow-off demolding and robotic arm integration.
Ideal for high-precision medical parts such as silicone urinary catheters tips, valves, and balloon segments.
2. Silicone Tube Extrusion Line
Used for producing the flexible silicone urinary catheters tube body. Silicone extrusion machines provide consistent tubing diameters and wall thickness, ensuring the catheter's comfort and function during insertion.
Why Choose TYM for Silicone Catheter Manufacturing?
l Over 10 years of experience in medical-grade silicone processing
l Custom LSR solutions with CE and ISO certifications
l Global client support with full technical training and after-sales service
l Proven performance in catheter, nasal cannula, and urinary products manufacturing
Additional Production Steps
After molding and extrusion, a complete silicone catheter goes through several secondary processes:
l Punching for drainage holes
l Bonding the balloon to the tube
l Valve assembly and lubricant coating
l Sterilization and packaging in cleanroom environments
One Mold, Multiple Sizes
One standout feature of TYM's silicone catheter production solution is its multi-size compatible mold system. A single mold can support three adjacent silicone urinary catheters sizes by simply switching interchangeable inserts (up to 6 inserts in total). This significantly reduces mold investment costs and minimizes downtime when switching between sizes.
Conclusion
If you’re planning to manufacture silicone catheters at scale, a combination of LSR injection molding machines and silicone tube extrusion lines is the ideal solution. TYM's high-efficiency systems and modular tooling design make it easier for manufacturers to optimize costs, improve production speed, and maintain product consistency across different catheter models.