Ontario Rubber Group Spring Technical Meeting (May 6)
March 6, 2025
Join us on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, for the Ontario Rubber Group Spring Technical Meeting at the Mississauga Grand Banquet & Event Center in Mississauga, Ontario. Running from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, this event will feature expert presentations on a variety of topics, including industry tariffs, rubber process analyzers, and recycled carbon black. Among the featured speakers, RDAbbott’s Director of Business Development, Steve Griffin, will share the latest advancements in conductive silicone elastomers.
Featured Presentation
Conductive Silicone Technology
Presented by Steve Griffin, Director of Business Development, RDAbbott
Silicone rubber is widely recognized for its exceptional insulating properties—but with the right material technologies, it can also become an excellent conductor. This presentation will explore how the electrical characteristics of silicone elastomers can be fundamentally altered using conductive fillers, enabling new solutions for industries requiring conductivity ranges from static-dissipative up to and including electrostatic dissipation (ESD), and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.
Attendees will gain insights into:
- The basics of conductivity and resistivity in silicone elastomers, including key measurement methods and materials science considerations.
- The importance of filler selection, aspect ratios, and their effects on electrical performance and elastomeric properties.
- An overview of PURmix® conductive silicone technologies available from NovationSi, including electrically transmissive, static-dissipative, and EMI-shielding silicone compounds.
- Real-world application examples across medical devices, industrial electronics, transportation, energy storage, and consumer goods.
This session will provide practical knowledge for engineers and designers looking to leverage conductive silicone technologies for enhanced product performance and market differentiation.
Registration and Costs
For more information and to reserve your spot, email theontariorubbergroup@gmail.com.
