ZA FAST-SIL Zhermack - Silicone RTV2 type of putty addition for quick moulds
Modelled Silicone for rapid realization of flexible moulds
ZA FAST-SIL Zhermack RTV2 two-component silicone with addition vulcanization, having a type consistency putty / moltable paste. Unlike liquid RTV2 silicones, the material can be mixed and manually applied to the model.
The main advantage of ZA FAST-SIL is working speed. At 23 ° C, the product has a working time of approximately 3 minutes And a curing time of approximately 12 minutes, being designed for the rapid realization of molds and reproductions.
After vulcanization, silicone has a hardness of 38 Shore A And keep the precision necessary to reproduce the model details.
Recommended applications
According to the technical documentation Zhermack, ZA FAST-SIL is mainly intended for use rapid realization of molds.
- Quick flexible moulds for the reproduction of objects;
- rapid reproductions of the surface models and details;
- direct application mouldwhen the modelling consistency is more practical than a liquid silicone;
- local applications or difficult geometrywhere the material can be positioned and pressed manually;
- casting of metals with low melting temperatureUnder the conditions indicated by the manufacturer.
Low melting temperature alloys
Due to the thermal resistance of the vulcanized silicone, Zhermack mentions the possibility of pouring directly into the molds made from ZA FAST- SIL of some Metals with low melting temperaturelike pewter and other low melting-point fusion alloys.
This application should be limited to materials and temperatures compatible with the declared heat field for vulcanised silicone.
Practical advantages
- Consistency putty - material can be shaken, modeled and applied manually.
- Quick hardening - approximately 12 minutes at 23 ° C
- Working time of approximately 3 minutes at 23 ° C
- Simple mixing ratio 1: 1 - BASE and CATALYST are used in equal quantities.
- reproduction accuracy - the characteristic declared by the manufacturer for making the moulds.
- Manually controlled application - useful when a liquid silicone is not the most practical solution.
- 38 Shore A After the vulcanization.
- Temperature resistance after vulcanization - the properties are guaranteed between -40 ° C and + 200 ° C
Main technical characteristics
- Type: silicone RTV2 two-component, with added vulcanization
- Consistency: putty / moltable paste
- CATALYST Color: white
- BASE Color: light violet
- Colour after mixing: light violet
- BASE mixing ratio: CATALYST: 1:1
- CATALYST density at 23 ° C: 1,42 g / cc
- BASE density at 23 ° C: 1,37 g / cc
- Mixed density at 23 ° C: 1,39 g / cc
- Working time / Pot Life at 23 ° C: approximately 3 minutes
- curing time at 23 ° C: approximately 12 minutes
- hard after 24 hours at 23 ° C: 38 Shore A
- Traction resistance: 1,3 N / mm ²
- Landing at break: 200%
- Break resistance, Die B: 4 N / mm
- Volcanised Silicone use temperature: -40 ° C to + 200 ° C
Important: Technical values are provided by the manufacturer as indicative values and should not be used for the elaboration of specifications without verification of the applicable technical documentation.
Temperature influence on working time
The values of 3 minutes for working time and 12 minutes for curing time are determined at standard temperature of 23°C.
At temperatures above 23 ° C, working time and curing time shall be reduced. At temperatures below 23 ° C, both times increase considerably.
Best TOOLS Recommendations
FAST- SIL ZA is recommended when speed and manual application controlled are more important than the fluidity of a liquid RTV2 silicone.
Working time of approximately 3 minutes requires the process to be organized before mixing. Prepare the model, weigh the components and set up the application area before you begin the kneading.
For large parts or processes that require a long time of application, short working time must be taken into account before the product is chosen.
Complementary products useful for the use of FAST-SIL ZA:
- precision scale - for correct dosing of components in ratio 1: 1;
- Proper protective gloves - for handling the material according to information in the safety data sheet;
- materials for the construction of the mould - depending on the geometry of the model and the process used;
- compatible demoulding agents - only when the application requires a release agent and its compatibility has been verified.
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Conclusion
ZA FAST-SIL Zhermack is a putty-type RTV2 silicone addition designed for rapid realization of the moulds. Mixing ratio 1: 1, working time of approximately 3 minutes and hardening in about 12 minutes at 23 ° C allows for quick obtaining a flexible mould without the need to pour a liquid silicone. Modelable consistency makes it particularly useful when the material is to be positioned and manually controlled on the model.