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Silicone Elastomer Technology
Course# | Date | Time | Location |
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205-1415 | 03/17/2025 - 03/19/2025 | 8:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Microsoft Teams |
205-1416 | 10/07/2025 - 10/09/2025 | 8:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Microsoft Teams |
Online Registration
CEU's: 1.6
Instructor: Mr. Christopher Paige
Course Overview
This course is intended to introduce students to Silicone Elastomer Technology which includes history background, basic silicone elastomer synthesis and unique cross-linking systems. The course will also cover manufacturing, processing and compounding of silicone elastomers. Formulations and property modification will also be investigated. Testing, Trouble-shooting, abstracts of automotive applications and the future of silicones will be reviewed.
Instructor Biography:
Christopher (Chris) Paige holds a Master of Engineering degree in Plastics Engineering ( 2005- University of Massachusetts – Lowell) and Master of Science in polymer chemistry (1991 – University of Cincinnati). He is a member of the American Chemical Society ( ACS), American Society of Material (ASM) and Society of Plastics Engineers( SPE) and over thirty years of experience working in Industry. As a Laboratory Manager, at the University of Akron, Chris performed many hands-on rubber and polymer formulations, rubber and polymer Characterizations, and rubber and polymer processing projects, for both domestic and international clients. He is a subject matter expert and has trained clients on Rubber processing (C.W. Brabender’s, 2-Roll Mills, Heat presses), Plastics Processing (Single and Twin-Screw Extruders, Extrusion Blown Molding, Injection Molding, Injection Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Vacuum Forming, blown film and cast film lines), Rubber formulations and Rubber Characterization (MDR, Moonie Viscometers, RPA) and Polymer Characterizations (Thermal Analysis, Mechanical Instron testing, microscopy and spectroscopy).
Day 1: Silicone Elastomer Technology
- Background History
- Basic Silicone Elastomer Synthesis
- Unique Cross-linking Systems
Day 2: Silicone Elastomer Raw Materials
- Raw Materials
- Manufacturing, Processing and Compounding
- Formulations
- Property Modifications
Day 3: Testing and Automotive Application Abstracts
- Testing
- Trouble Shooting Guide
- Material Failure
- Creep and Fatigue Testing
- Elastomers
- Abstract for Automotive Applications
- Future of Silicones