GW Silicones, an affiliate of GW Plastics, Inc., delivers cost-effective, single-source solutions for precision Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) and manufacture of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) components and assemblies to the Healthcare, Automotive and Consumer/Industrial markets.
GW Silicones specializes in application-specific material selection, product design and development, in-house precision tooling, and advanced Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) technologies designed to eliminate waste and ensure the highest quality products. Along with a variety of contract manufacturing services such as heat curing, sterilization, assembly, pad printing, and packaging, GW Silicones is a trusted partner for quick prototypes, flawless launch and reliable continuous production.
Headquartered at the GW Plastics Technology Campus in Royalton, Vermont, GW Silicones’ state-of-the-art, highly automated Class 8 cleanroom facility is designed for low, medium, and high volume production.
Our liquid silicone rubber services include:
- Upfront technical product design and development support
- Fast and economical prototyping with production-representative tooling
- Advanced LSR mold-making expertise and full in-house production capability
- Multi-shot and multi-material molding for enhanced product functionality, lower cost, and improved quality
- Insert and over molding
- Precision micro molding for very small tight-tolerance parts with exceptional shot-to-shot repeatability
- A broad portfolio of secondary operations and contract manufacturing services for single-source production and project coordination
Liquid Silicone Rubber Solutions for Healthcare:
Common medical silicone components and assemblies manufactured for the healthcare market include: airways; balloon catheters; wound drainage, surgical instrument handles; infusion sleeves and test chambers; fluid management, ear plugs; dental applications; shunts and septums; and a variety of silicone seals, stoppers, valves, and clips.
Liquid Silicone Rubber Solutions for Automotive:
In the automotive industry, silicone components and assemblies are often used for: liquid and vapor sealing; electrical connectors; spark plug boots; and tactile, soft-touch buttons.
Liquid Silicone Rubber Solutions for Consumer/Industrial:
GW Silicones also manufactures products for the consumer and industrial markets. Typical silicone applications include: earplugs; firefighting masks; safety equipment and diving components; strain reliefs; seals and gaskets; custom grommets and O-rings; and various complex molded shapes.