Dow Corning launches Xiameter HCR compounds

ERJ staff report (RD)

Midland, Michigan -- Dow Corning is launching a series of “standard high-consistency rubber (HCR) compounds” through its Xiameter brand for customers in North America and Europe, a 19 Aug company statement said.

The HCR compounds can be used for high-voltage insulation, wire and cable, general moulding, and general extrusion applications “without added customisation costs and product development delays,” The company has also developed an online selector guide for customers to use, the statement added.

“Our range of proven Xiameter standard HCR compounds will meet your specific performance expectations,” said Shelley Bausch, Xiameter vice president and executive director. “Most compounds on the market today are highly customised, so we've decided to offer a set product line of standard HCR compounds so that customers can choose the preform, durometer range, cure system, and standard colour they need.”

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