Silicones That Work

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) recently attended the Spring 2019 Meeting of the Gasket Fabricators Association (GFA), a leading trade group for companies that provide custom-fabricated components like seals, gaskets, tapes and adhesives. From March 12 to 14, SSP joined scores of other manufacturers and service providers at the Saddlebrook Resort in sunny Tampa, Florida. The GFA holds two meetings each year, but this event was different because of its focus on plant [...]

Material suppliers and fabricators who work together can win new business and increase their sales. By partnering with the right supplier, a fabricator can acquire technical knowledge. That’s important in a crowded marketplace at a time when some materials, such as silicones, are in short supply and high demand. They say that opposites attract, but did you know that applies to your supply chain, too?  Material Suppliers  Most material suppliers specialize in a single category [...]

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is announcing the release of a new white paper that explains why silicone buyers need to consider the true costs of meeting specifications – and what can happen if you choose a cheaper compound instead. SSP’s new white paper, “Silicone Prices and Silicone Specifications”, also explains why gasket fabricators may assume a level of compliance that doesn’t really exist. To get the white paper, contact SSP on-line or email Dominic [...]

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) recently attended MD&M West 2019, the world’s largest annual event for medical device manufacturing. From February 5 to 7, 2019, we met with companies from across the medical device supply chain who were eager to talk about product development, manufacturing, and materials. In case you weren’t able to join us, we’d like to share what we learned at this industry-leading tradeshow in Anaheim, California. The lessons fall into three major [...]

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) is announcing the release of a new white paper that explains what medical manufacturers need to know about USP Class VI silicones for direct and indirect patient contact. Medical designers, engineers, technical buyers, and sourcing managers who need biocompatible elastomers are invited to contact SSP or email Dominic Testo to request a copy.    In this SSP white paper, you’ll learn what USP Class VI means and how it relates to FDA regulations [...]