Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - SILASTIC® 1604-T Silicone Rubber from Dow Corning

65 Durometer, peroxide cured, cable grade Silicone Rubber Compounds used for electrical/general cable and appliance wire. It has high mechanical properties, and color options and customization options are available. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Lubrication Solutions for Threaded Connections

Threaded connections offer several advantages, including, but not limited to, convenient disassembly, repeated use of a fastener and accurate reassembly. However, without proper lubrication, those advantages can be lost, giving rise to significant equipment challenges and reliability concerns. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - New Options in Fluorosilicone Rubber

New fluorosilicone rubber elastomers from Dow Corning offer processing options and performance advantages to meet tough automotive design challenges. Silastic® FSR and F-LSR elastomers are especially engineered to perform in heat and cold, exposed to fuels, solvents or aggressive chemicals. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Silicone: Bright Ideas for Automotive Lighting

Consider Dow Corning® brand adhesive/sealants for quick bonding and reliable sealing on vehicle lighting-system lamp assemblies. Our high-performance silicone sealants can possibly help you increase productivity, improve assembly bonding strength and produce durable, weather-tight seals. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Discover a smoother answer to Friction Control

Take the smooth approach to Friction Control with Dow Corning. Our wide range of high-performance Molykote® brand specialty lubricants can help reduce wear and tear that can lead to component failures and costly service repairs. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Airbag Coatings and Seam Sealants

Rely on proven innovation and silicone technology for high-performance airbags and inflatable restraint systems (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Dispensable Sealing & Adhering Products Guide

Select the right Dow Corning® brand dispensable sealing and adhering products by application, such as the fuel system, air intake/induction systems, static engine sealing, transmission/gearbox, differential/axle cover, cooling system, under hood, electrical, wheels, interiors, exteriors, lamp sealing and green applications. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Enabling Innovative Powertrain Design

Molykote® brand lubrication solutions from Dow Corning provide high performance, reliability, design flexibility and value for powertrain systems. In this guide, specific Molykote® solutions are suggested for these systems: cooling and climate control, engine, transmission, drivetrain, and fuel/air systems. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Why Silicone Rubber May be the Better Choice

Obtain a level of performance many organic elastomers cannot match.

Silastic® brand silicone and fluorosilicone engineered elastomers from Dow Corning can offer you a unique combination of mechanical properties and environmental resistance that many organic elastomers cannot match.

Why silicone rubber may be the better choice

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Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Vehicle Body and Lighting Application Challenges

Meet vehicle body and lighting application challenges with materials innovation.

  • Secure components, improve reliability and increase productivity. Evaluate silicone sealing and bonding solutions.
  • Smooth system operation, prevent corrosion and reduce noise, vibration and wear. Our specialty lubricants can help.
  • Create rugged vibration-isolation dimens...
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Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Silicone vs. Organic Polymers

Silicone vs. organic polymers:

Compared to carbon-based polymers, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polymers:

  • Have more open, more flexible molecular chains – are less rigid.
  • Have the ability to form much longer chains without solidifying.
  • Have stronger, more stable bonds and are more resistant to harsh environmental, processing,.../li>
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Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Noise, Vibration and Harshness products

Take quiet comfort in our Noise, Vibration and Harshness products and expertise – helping you solve complex problems simply and economically, as well as helping to prevent costly service repairs and protect brand integrity.

With the reduction of NVH directly relating to perceived quality, the mission is to create vehicles that are quiet, smooth and lasting. And it... (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Molykote® BG-20 Synthetic Bearing Grease

Polyol Ester grease especially for high speed bearings (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Silastic® 1604-T Silicone Rubber

65 Durometer, peroxide cured, cable grade Silicone Rubber Compounds used for electrical/general cable and appliance wire. It has high mechanical properties, and color options and customization options are available.

Meet your needs and challenges

Our innovative materials, application expertise and global support make smart business sense on every level of the value c... (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Dow Corning® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound

Grease like material containing an inert silica filler in combination with selected polydimethyl silicone fluids. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Friction Control is becoming a HOT topic

Anti-Friction Coatings are paint-like lubricants that contain a solid lubricant and binder dispersed in solvent carrier. The coating forms a dry lubricating film to help prevent corrosion. Anti-friction coatings are ideal for dusty environments or for inaccessible parts that need long-term lubrication. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Molykote® 7365 Lubolid Additive Powder

Friction control additive in powder form. Molykote® Lubolid Additive Powders are suitable for use in the following applications: (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Molykote® PG-54 Plastislip Grease

Semi-Synthetic (Mineral/PAO) grease especially suited for the low friction operation of most rubber or plastic parts such as:

  • Bearing bushings, gears and chains
  • Sealing rings, sliding tracks and switches
  • Flexible control cables
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Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Meet System Challenges. Find Innovative Solutions.

Embrace the opportunities. Today’s global automotive industry is marked by rapid change. Green design, zero-defect quality, high-value driving experience and low-cost maintenance are just minimum entry fees to compete. Innovation excellence is not optional; it is critical in the high-stakes value chain from engineered materials and fabricated components to advanced system te... (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Molykote® AS-880N Grease

Silicone grease especially for brake pad shim

Molykote® AS-880N Grease is a silicone oil/silica thickened grease containing specially formulated solid lubricants. It will remain serviceable at temperatures from -40° to 204°C (-40° to 400°F).

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
Molykote AS-880N Grease is designed to lubricate between metal/metal and... (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Molykote 33 Extreme Low Temp Bearing Grease Medium

Lubricants for antifriction bearings and plastic and rubber parts

Phenyl-methyl silicone grease for extreme low temperatures.

FEATURES:

  • Resistance to oxidation, moisture and corrosive atmospheres
  • Inertness
  • Good shear stability
  • Wide service temperature range: -100 to 400°F (-73 to 204°C)
  • Compatible w
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Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Dow Corning® HM-2510 Assembly Sealant

Dow Corning® HM-2510 Assembly Sealant is designed for use as an assembly sealant. This product utilizes hot melt technology to dispense the material which utilizes silicone technology to achieve instant green strength when dispensed and cures to strong moisture cured silicone sealant. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Dow Corning® EA-2727 Adhesive

Dow Corning® EA-2727 Adhesive is a 2-component, thixotropic adhesive with fast cure at room temperature. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Dow Corning® EA-2626 Adhesive

Dow Corning EA-2626 Adhesive is a 2-component, non self-leveling adhesive with fast cure at room temperature. The product has been developed to show good, durable adhesion to a range of substrates including plastics, metals and glass. (read more)

Dow Corning Automotive Solutions - Dow Corning® Q3-3636 Adhesive

Dow Corning Q3-3636 has been developed to provide durable adhesive sealing of components which must perform in difficult environments:

• The substrates to be bonded exhibit different thermal expansion rates

• Designed to operate at high temperatures

• Low fogging characteristics of the adhesive are desired

• Fast cure requirements ma... (read more)