How Are Polysiloxane Wristbands Manufactured and Customized?

[selseg]

Does anyone know where I could get information on how polysiloxane 'gel' wristbands are manufactured and embossed or engraved and the main raw material used. . . I have tried google search and most of the web resources I know and its not there.

 

[timmay]

I'm willing to bet that they are injection moulded. If you can see a seam or a gate-point anywhere on the band it's probably a good indication. The 'raw material' will be either single part siloxane masterbatch granules with additional fillers and pigmenst added which is melted in the process, pumped into the mould and set (described simply enough); or a two part liquid silicone rubber which is combined in the right proportions, mixed, pumped and cured at high temperature.

As for the embossing or engraving, it's cut into the moulding dies at manufacture, and as the injection process causes the melt to conform to the shape of the mould it will conform to the detailing too.

 

[oswaler]

I can suggest several ways to obtain information on the manufacturing and raw materials used for polysiloxane wristbands. One option is to contact companies that produce these wristbands directly and inquire about their manufacturing processes and materials. Another option is to consult scientific literature or industry reports on silicone materials and manufacturing techniques. Additionally, attending trade shows or conferences related to wristband production may provide you with valuable insights and resources. It is also possible that the information you are looking for may be proprietary and not readily available to the public. In that case, you may need to reach out to a company or organization that specializes in silicone products for more specific information.