Description
ELASTOSIL® RT 480 Spreadable, condensation-curing, two-component silicone rubber that vulcanizes at room temperature RTV-2
- Package size: 1 kg can (manufacturer no. 60003750)
Application
- Production of molds
- Sealing (FIPG)
Characteristics
- Self-levelling flow
- High Shore A hardness (approx. 55)
- High mechanical strength
- Very good heat resistance
- Low shrinkage
Processing
- ELASTOSIL® RT 480 is cured by adding Catalyst T37 for long pot lives and curing times, or Catalyst T40 for short pot lives and curing times.
Technical specifications
| Properties Uncured | |
| Color | light gray |
| Viscosity, dynamic 23 °C Brookfield | 300000 – 400000 mPa·s |
| Density 20 °C DIN 53217 | approx. 1.2 g/cm³ |
| Catalyzed | |
| Viscosity, dynamic 23 °C ISO 3219 | 250000 mPa·s |
| Mix ratio T 37 | 4 % |
| Mix ratio T 40 | 3 % |
| Pot Life 3% T 40 | 20 min |
| Pot Life 4 % T 37 | 120 min |
| Curing time 3% T 40 | 3 h |
| Curing time 4% T 37 | 9 h |
| Linear shrinkage 3% T 40 | 0.25 % |
| Linear shrinkage 4% T 37 | 0.5 % |
| Properties Cured | |
| Color | light gray |
| Density in water 23 °C ISO 2781 | 1.2 g/cm³ |
| Tear strength ASTM D 624 B | > 7 N/mm |
| Hardness Shore A ISO 868 | 55 |
| Tensile strength ISO 37 | 4.5 N/mm² |
| Elongation at break ISO 37 | 170 % |
Fields of application
- Industrial Assembly
- Reproduction Molding
Packaging and storage
- The ‘Best use before end’ date of each batch is shown on the product label.
- Storage beyond the date specified on the label does not necessarily mean that the product is no longer usable. In this case however, the properties required for the intended use must be checked for quality assurance reasons.
Wacker Elastosil RT480, Wacker Elastosil RT-480
Wacker Chemie AG, Gisela-Stein-Strasse 1, 81671 München, GERMANY, +49 89 6279-0, [email protected], www.wacker.com
claudia_it –
Packaging slightly damaged, but the product is excellent.
Florian –
Very good experience. Everything works perfectly so far.
matthieu_fr –
Perfect and functional. Exactly as described. Perfect job, thanks. Arrived on time and in excellent condition.
sarah_sun –
Pleasant to use at home. Very effective; I noticed a change in just one week. Really noticed a difference after using it! A friend recommended it; I’m very happy with the purchase.
Simon –
Well made and durable.
Isabella –
Very fast delivery, thank you. Super fast delivery, thank you.
clara_paris –
Packaging was slightly damaged, but the product is excellent.
nathan75 –
Fast delivery, good workmanship. Arrived on time and in excellent condition. Everything as expected.
simon88 –
Perfectly as described. Quality is excellent. Impeccable service.
diego_s –
Robust and well-made.