The 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), themed “Connecting the World For A Share Future” kicked off grandly in Beijing today. Elkem Silicones made a prominent appearance at Sinochem Holdings’ booth in the Advanced Manufacturing Chain with its innovative solutions, showcasing a suite of innovative silicone solutions tailored specifically for the automotive industry chain.
In the Advanced Manufacturing Chain exhibition area, Elkem Silicones zeroed in on core application scenarios in the automotive sector, comprehensively presenting its cutting-edge products and technologies across key domains such as control systems, batteries, airbags, interior trim, automotive lighting, and tires. This display underscored the company’s prowess in driving “chain”-driven innovation within the new chemical materials sector and its strong capability to deliver integrated solutions for the automotive industry chain.
For automotive control system applications, Elkem Silicones offers a diverse product portfolio that effectively protects electronic elements from temperature fluctuations, mechanical stress, and environmental hazards. Examples include:
• The BLUESIL™/ESA/ETG series provides reliable potting protection, sealing, bonding, and efficient thermal conductivity for IGBT (insulated gate bipolar transistor) modules. It ensures stable operation and extends service life, acting as a comprehensive “key” to unlocking the reliable performance of IGBT devices.
• The CAF™ EA series solutions, used for sealing the upper and lower covers of electronic control units and bonding capacitors and inductors, boast exceptional mechanical and anti-aging properties, enabling them to withstand long-term challenges under high-load operations.
• The CAF™ ET series thermal management solutions, specifically designed for bonding and sealing electronic elements and components, facilitate rapid heat dissipation, forming a protective barrier for electronic elements and delivering superior thermal management performance.
In battery applications, as a seasoned supplier with deep roots in the battery industry, Elkem Silicones demonstrates outstanding collaborative and innovative capabilities. It works closely with original equipment manufacturers and tier-one suppliers to ensure the reliability of batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. Its innovative sealing material, BLUESIL™ RT FOAM, is applied directly to housing surfaces in a 1:1 ratio, offering strong adaptability and long-term effective protection for power batteries. Recognized for its exceptional safety and reliability in thermal management for electric vehicles, it won the R&D 100 Awards - one of the world’s top R&D innovation honors, in 2022.
In the fields of airbags, interior trim, and tire mold release, Elkem Silicones, backed by over 30 years of R&D expertise and numerous patented technologies, leads the industry in automotive lightweighting and flame-retardant performance. Its BLUESIL™ TCS silicone coating series is widely used in airbags, seats, door panels, and other interior components, significantly enhancing driving safety, comfort, and overall quality. Thanks to its superior environmental performance, the product was awarded the prestigious international SEAL Sustainable Product Award in 2024.
For tire mold release applications, the LYNDCOAT™ series, serving as bladder treatment agents, offers long-lasting lubrication for over 12 hours. Its solvent-free water-based bladder release agents can be applied directly via spraying, effectively boosting production efficiency, reducing bladder residue, extending tire lifespan, and supporting green manufacturing and high-efficiency production.
Elkem Silicones has long been committed to deepening its expertise and driving continuous progress, helping industries tackle technical challenges, resolve technical bottlenecks, and accelerate industrialization. At this CISCE, it fully showcased its strength as a world-leading silicone-based materials manufacturer standing at the forefront of technology, empowering the automotive industry chain to enhance resilience through green “chain-driven” innovation, and joining hands with more industry partners to build a safe and sustainable future.