Read practical guidance on silicone sealants, greases, compounds, fluids and qualification planning.
A purchasing administrator's honest take on Dow Corning silicone automotive and medical-grade materials: what the logo means, how PVC medical tubing compares, and why polyurethane is not silicone.
Read MoreA Dow Corning quality manager on why a small order of silicone seals mattered—covering rubber components, Dow Corning silicone 795, the 'Dow Corning extruded polystyrene insulation' confusion, a polyurethane cleaner contamination, and polypropylene tubes vs polystyrene tubes.
Continue ReadingA materials specifier answers real questions about Dow Corning, AllGuard silicone elastomeric coating, extruded polystyrene insulation, Michaels silicone molds, rubber compound, and whether silicone is safer than plastic.
Continue ReadingA quality manager explains how contaminated hydraulic rubber hose assemblies led to a $22,000 rework—and why process cleanliness, Dow Corning products, and a 12-point checklist matter more than upgrading to the best hydraulic hose crimper machine.
Continue ReadingA senior procurement engineer shares hard-won lessons about packing o-rings, rubber handles, building sealants, and why Dow Corning 795 silicone and TPU each have a place.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager's practical guide to choosing between silicone, rubber, and TPU for drain plug o-rings, building sealants, and food-contact products — with total cost of ownership in mind.
Continue ReadingA quality manager's firsthand account of a costly mistake with silicone structural sealants, and the hard-won lesson about why specs, materials, and choosing the right supplier matter more than the sticker price.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager shares 5 years of data on total cost of ownership for Dow Corning silicone products, including AllGuard coatings, medical-grade O-rings, and cleansing rubbers — with real numbers and honest caveats.
Continue ReadingA project manager's honest account of choosing the wrong structural sealant for a medical facility, costing $4,500 in rework and a 3-week delay. Lessons on value, specs, and why Dow Corning 995 wasn't just 'more expensive.'
Continue ReadingA practical FAQ for engineers and buyers using Dow Corning silicone products — from foam extrusion to sealant application. Real mistakes, real costs, and the checklists that saved us.
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