Technology advantages of TEGO® RC Silicones

Our TEGO^® RC Silicones generate new business opportunities. They bring solutions to problems which traditionally cured silicones cannot offer.

The cold cure allows for the use of heatsensitive substrates. Film thickness of PE, PP or PVC films can be minimized to reduce cost. Paper substrates do not need to be remoisturized and show absolute lay-flat performance. The very fast cure makes it possible to use TEGO^® RC Silicones in inline processes together with adhesive coating. It also enables for very high line speeds.

UV curing equipment is very compact, allowing to retrofit existing coating and converting lines with siliconizing capabilities. Compared to traditional thermal ovens, UV curing equipment also saves money on the investment, space and energy.

Benefits of UV technology:

• Cold curing technology 
• Fast cure 
• No dry-out of paper substrates 
• Low energy consumption 
• No solvents 
• Compact, space saving curing units 
• Low equipment investment

TEGO^® RC Silicones are suitable for release liners for all applications. Typical fields of application are self-adhesive labels, graphic arts, tapes and hygienic products.

Many of our products have food contact approval (ISEGA, FDA/FCN) when formulated and cured as specified. Please check with us for more detailed information. Together with our customers, we will work to select the appropriate silicone technology and product formulation, either radical curing silicone acrylates or cationic curing epoxy silicones.