Silicone: The Key to Protection
It’s in our walls. It’s in our laptops. It’s in our spatulas. Silicone is everywhere and for good reason. The benefits and uses of are far and wide, making it one of the most vital and commonplace elements in the world around us. Demand for silicone shows little signs of slowing down and is projected to reach a staggering $91.4 billion by the year 2026. In the world of industrial coatings, silicone is a mainstay. Let’s jump into the fascinating world of silicone and see just how diverse, applicable, and crucial it actually is to the world around us.
What is Silicone?
The name, “Silicone,” was coined in 1901 by English chemist Frederic Stanley Kipping to describe a set of newly found compounds that were characterized as being polymeric in nature. Since its discovery, silicone has found its way into almost every facet of modern life, from the kitchen utensils we rely on to the very homes we live in. Silicone is a class of materials which are synthetic in nature. This class can be broken up into three categories: reactive silanes, silicone fluids, and silicone polymers. Silicone’s synthetic attributes make it imperative to the creation of rubbers and plastics. Additionally, it has the extraordinary ability to resist chemicals and bond materials together. These special characteristics allow for a variety of uses and benefits that only Silicone can provide. Many of which we benefit from on a daily basis.
Silicone in Everyday Life
Thanks to silicone’s ability to take multiple shapes and forms, its use is extremely wide in scope. Everyday items such as deodorant, electronics, kitchenware, and apparel contain silicone. The two characteristics that are central to these everyday items are Silicon’s inherent flexibility and durability. The textile industry for instance, benefits greatly from silicone due to the fact that it allows clothing to become lightweight and water repellent. Silicone benefits antiperspirant users by reducing the all too common white residue that is leftover from some deodorants. Additionally, silicone causes cosmetics, shampoos and conditioners to last longer. While silicone benefits the many personal items we use on a daily basis, it’s in the realm of industrial coatings that Silicone is truly most effective.
Silicones Role in Industrial Coatings
Corrosion is costly and corrosion is destructive. This is where silicone comes in. Silicone enhanced coatings provide waterproofing, adherence, and resistance to some of the most severe temperatures. This lessens the probability of corrosion in equipment, oil rigs, and even road surfaces. Silicone based resins and coatings perform great under severe temperatures, making them a necessity in the industrial coatings process. Using the highest grade of coating products matters because your investments matter. Give us a call today at 432-606-4093 and we will give your equipment the inspection it needs with the estimate you deserve. By providing services designed to prevent corrosion, we help clients avoid costly steel repair or replacement. Visit our website at www.spearindustrial.com or call us today at 432-606-4093 and let us help you protect your investment.