ElastaPro Silicone Solutions Blog
Medium Strength Silicone Advantages
What are the advantages of medium strength silicone sheet? For starters, it provides an excellent balance between general purpose silicones
BfR XV vs. FDA 21 CFR 177.2600: A Technical Comparison for Food-Grade Silicone
When specifying silicone elastomers for food contact applications, understanding the differences between European (BfR Recommendation XV) and U.S. (FDA 21
What the End of USP Class VI Means for Medical Manufacturers
For decades, USP Class VI has been a benchmark for material safety among medical device and component manufacturers. This standard
AS9100 Certified Silicone Mixing for Aerospace and Defense
ElastaPro is an AS9100 certified silicone mixer – a rarity in the rubber industry. Many custom mixers have ISO 9100:2015
ElastaPro’s Silicone Mixing and Compounding Capabilities
ElastaPro is one of North America’s largest mixers of silicone rubber because we calender more solid silicone sheeting than any
FDA Silicone Rubber vs. Food Grade Rubber
In industries where purity, safety, and regulatory compliance matter, manufacturers often compare FDA silicone rubber with general food‑grade rubber. While
What is Medical Grade Silicone?
Medical manufacturing demands materials that are safe, stable, and capable of performing reliably in environments where human health is at
What Are USP Class VI Requirements?
In industries where patient safety, biocompatibility, and contamination control are non‑negotiable, USP Class VI Requirements serve as one of the