Automotive Industry Applications

Silicone products are used in numerous ways to improve safety and reliability, and to make vehicles smaller, lighter, and more eco-friendly.

 

Silicones are critical to the evolution of automotive technology, and manufacturers are taking notice.

Typical Products

Products Applications
Silicone fluids Fan coupling oil, Damper oil for meters, etc.
Silicone greases Lubrication of brake parts, etc.
Silicone oil compounds (Grease) Heat dissipation of LED headlamps for vehicles, etc.
Resins & Oligomers Raw material for car coatings, auto paint additives, etc.
Liquid silicone rubbers (Adhesives) Bonding and heat dissipation of electrical and electronic components, bonding and sealing of interior & exterior parts, etc.
Liquid silicone rubbers (Potting agents) Encapsulation & protection of electric and electronic components, etc.
Liquid silicone rubbers for LIMS*
*LIMS = Liquid Injection Molding System
Airbag fabric coating, oil seals, connectors, etc.
Silicone rubber compounds Gaskets, O-rings, oil seals, connectors, heat resistant hoses, Ignition cables, etc.
Thermal interface silicone rubbers Heat dissipation of electric vehicle batteries, etc.
Heat-shrinkable silicone rubber tubing Heat-resistant coating for onboard sensors (oxygen, temperature, etc.), treating harness terminals, etc.
Products Silicone fluids
Applications Fan coupling oil, Damper oil for meters, etc.
Products Silicone greases
Applications Lubrication of brake parts, etc.
Products Silicone oil compounds (Grease)
Applications Heat dissipation of LED headlamps for vehicles, etc.
Products Resins & Oligomers
Applications Raw material for car coatings, auto paint additives, etc.
Products Liquid silicone rubbers (Adhesives)
Applications Bonding and heat dissipation of electrical and electronic components, bonding and sealing of interior & exterior parts, etc.
Products Liquid silicone rubbers (Potting agents)
Applications Encapsulation & protection of electric and electronic components, etc.
Products Liquid silicone rubbers for LIMS*
*LIMS = Liquid Injection Molding System
Applications Airbag fabric coating, oil seals, connectors, etc.
Products Silicone rubber compounds
Applications Gaskets, O-rings, oil seals, connectors, heat resistant hoses, Ignition cables, etc.
Products Thermal interface silicone rubbers
Applications Heat dissipation of electric vehicle batteries, etc.
Products Heat-shrinkable silicone rubber tubing
Applications Heat-resistant coating for onboard sensors (oxygen, temperature, etc.), treating harness terminals, etc.

Why Shin-Etsu Silicone

  • 01

    Pursuing the potential of silicone

    We operate five R&D centres worldwide with a focus on creating innovative products by utilising our technology development capabilities.
    Together with our customers, we continue to pursue the potential of silicone.

  • 02

    Stable supplies, short delivery time

    Our established production facilities in Thailand, Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea ensure a reliable supply system with direct access to the Asian Pacific market.
    We provide stable supplies of high-quality silicone with a short lead time to customers in the Indian and ASEAN regions.


    Attention Due to the recent shortage of vessel space and containers as well as port congestion throughout the world, delayed shipments are expected.

  • 03

    Flexible support tailored to the customer's needs

    Shin-Etsu Silicone supports the development of high-value-added products that provide solutions to the customers' needs.
    Furthermore, we have numerous distributors in Asia Pacific to support our range of high-quality general-purpose silicones.

Who We Are

About Shin-Etsu Group

High-quality products and dedicated support — join customers around the world in choosing Shin-Etsu as their preferred silicone provider.

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Ordering Process

  1. STEP 1

    Membership registration

    Registration provides access to product pricing and helps members find the best silicone solutions based on their production and budgetary requirements.

  2. STEP 2

    Enquiry

    Please contact us to learn more about our products and discuss with a salesperson about what silicone solutions are best for your requirements. Once you are ready to order, we will prepare shipping estimates, delivery dates and required documentation.

  3. STEP 3

    Order Placement & Shipping

    Once the conditions are agreed upon and payment is received, your order will be shipped on cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) terms.