High-Performance Room Temperature Vulcanized Silicone for Industrial & Technical Applications

RTV silicone (Room Temperature Vulcanized silicone) is a high-performance, flexible silicone rubber that cures at room temperature and is available in both one-component and two-component systems. Flexion formulates ISO-aligned, low-VOC RTV solutions through our manufacturing facilities in Thailand and Vietnam, supported by headquarters in Singapore.

We serve industries that require ecological, traceable silicone including cookware, medical devices, electronics, and specialized industrial components. Contact us for a tailored evaluation of your application, scale, and testing requirements.

what WE deliver: RTV Solutions for Manufacturing & Product Performance

We supply Room Temperature Vulcanized formulations engineered for sealing, bonding, potting, and encapsulation, ensuring consistent cure behavior and low-VOC performance for indoor or sensitive applications. Our capabilities include both acetoxy-cure and neutral-cure chemistries, allowing you to balance cure speed, substrate compatibility, and corrosion tolerance.

Flexion emphasizes safe, ecological, and high-quality silicone manufacturing aligned with long-term product performance, backed by traceability and controlled formulation processes.

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Provide a complete RFQ so our engineering team can prepare a tailored proposal optimized for your application needs.

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How Room Temperature Vulcanized Silicone WORKS

RTV silicone cures through moisture-initiated reactions (in single-component systems) or through mixing a base material with a curing agent (in two-component systems). Each chemistry releases a different byproduct: acetoxy cure releases acetic acid and offers rapid curing, while neutral cure produces a non-corrosive byproduct suitable for sensitive substrates such as metals and concrete.

Typical temperature resistance ranges from −85°F to +400°F (−65°C to +200°C), allowing RTV to maintain elasticity and reliability in demanding applications that involve continuous movement or thermal cycling.

Practical Workflow for Product Qualification

A practical workflow typically includes:

  1. Selecting the appropriate chemistry (acetoxy vs. neutral) based on substrates and corrosion sensitivity;
  2. Validating the cure profile and handling window required for assembly;
  3. Scaling the process with appropriate controls for VOCs, cure consistency, and quality assurance.

Applications and benefits of Room Temperature Vulcanized Silicone

RTV silicone is widely used for weatherproofing and sealing in construction, forming gaskets and seals for automotive assemblies, and providing reliable potting and encapsulation for electrical and electronic parts requiring moisture protection. In the medical sector, selected grades support biocompatibility needs.

Across industries, RTV offers strong electrical insulation, chemical resistance to many common agents, and long-term flexibility all of which reduce field failures and enhance product durability. This makes it suitable for Room Temperature Vulcanized Electrical Parts, Room Temperature Vulcanized Medical Parts, and Room Temperature Vulcanized Construction Parts.

Limitations and Risk Management for RTV Use

RTV may cure more slowly in low-humidity environments, requiring appropriate planning for assembly and production windows. Certain grades exhibit sensitivity to aggressive chemicals such as brake fluid or ketones, and cured RTV cannot be painted with water-based paints.

We address these risks through chemistry selection, compatibility testing, and clear guidance on assembly procedures and surface preparation to ensure long-term performance.

Quality, safety and manufacturing Standards

For medical and consumer products, formulation control, batch traceability, and ecological manufacturing underpin our commitment to product safety and regulatory compliance. For applications requiring biocompatibility, our team collaborates with design and testing groups to align RTV selection and processing methods with device requirements and regulatory pathways.

Start Your RTV Project Submit an RFQ

Submit a complete RFQ including part drawings, technical requirements, and performance targets. Our engineering team will recommend the optimal processing method, tooling strategy, and validation approach for your Room Temperature Vulcanized product needs.

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