Phenyl silicone oil plays an important role in plasticizing and lubricating in the rubber industry. The following is a detailed description of its role:
1. Plasticizing effect
Improve the flexibility of rubber:
As a plasticizer, phenyl silicone oil can penetrate between rubber molecular chains and increase the mobility of rubber molecular chains, making the rubber softer and more flexible. This is of great significance for improving the mechanical properties of rubber products such as tensile strength and elongation at break.
Improve the processing properties of rubber:
During the rubber processing process, the addition of phenyl silicone oil can reduce the viscosity of rubber, making it easier for rubber to flow and fill the mold. This helps to improve the production efficiency and yield rate of rubber products.
Enhance the heat resistance of rubber:
Phenyl silicone oil has excellent high temperature resistance and can maintain a stable chemical structure at high temperatures. Therefore, adding phenyl silicone oil to rubber can significantly improve the heat resistance of rubber, so that it can still maintain good mechanical and physical properties under high temperature conditions.
2. Lubrication
Reducing the friction resistance of rubber products:
Phenyl silicone oil has excellent lubrication properties and can form a lubricating film on the surface of rubber products, reducing the friction resistance between rubber products and other objects. This helps to improve the wear resistance and service life of rubber products.
Preventing adhesion of rubber products during processing:
During the rubber processing, rubber products are prone to adhesion due to mutual contact. After adding phenyl silicone oil, it can effectively prevent the adhesion of rubber products during processing and maintain the flatness and smoothness of rubber products.
Improving the demoulding efficiency of rubber products:
During the demoulding process of rubber products, phenyl silicone oil can be used as a demoulding agent to reduce the friction between rubber products and molds, making it easier for rubber products to be removed from the mold and improving demoulding efficiency.
3. Comprehensive advantages
Chemical stability:
Phenyl silicone oil has excellent chemical stability and can resist the erosion of various chemical substances, ensuring long-term stability during rubber processing and use.
Environmental protection:
Most phenyl silicone oils are non-toxic or low-toxic, meet environmental protection requirements, and will not cause harm to the environment and human health.
Easy to use:
Phenyl silicone oil is easy to prepare and use, and can be adjusted and optimized according to different rubber products and processing requirements.
In summary, phenyl silicone oil has significant plasticizing and lubricating effects in the rubber industry, and can effectively improve the flexibility, processing performance, heat resistance and wear resistance of rubber products. At the same time, its chemical stability, environmental protection and ease of use also make phenyl silicone oil one of the indispensable important additives in the rubber industry.
