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Dec. 2023
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Title: The Future Trends of the Silicone Market: A Comprehensive Outlook
Silicone, a versatile and high-performance material, has witnessed substantial growth across various industries in recent years. As we step into the future, several trends are emerging that are set to shape the silicone market. Let’s explore the key factors driving the future trends in the silicone industry.
**1. Advancements in Technology:
- The silicone industry is expected to benefit significantly from ongoing technological advancements. Innovations in manufacturing processes and formulations are likely to enhance the properties and applications of silicone, making it even more adaptable to diverse industry needs.
**2. Growing Demand in Healthcare:
- The healthcare sector is anticipated to be a major driver of silicone demand. With an increasing focus on medical device manufacturing, silicone’s biocompatibility, durability, and flexibility make it an ideal material for applications such as medical tubing, implants, and prosthetics.
**3. Rising Popularity in Electric Vehicles (EVs):
- As the automotive industry shifts towards sustainable solutions, electric vehicles are gaining momentum. Silicone plays a crucial role in EV components due to its thermal stability and resistance to environmental factors. The growing demand for EVs is expected to fuel the demand for silicone in automotive applications.
**4. Green and Sustainable Initiatives:
- The global emphasis on sustainability is influencing the silicone market. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on developing eco-friendly silicone products, addressing concerns about environmental impact. This shift towards sustainability aligns with the broader market trend of environmentally conscious consumer choices.
**5. Expanding Construction Industry:
- Silicone’s versatility makes it a valuable material in the construction industry. Sealants, adhesives, and coatings formulated with silicone contribute to enhanced durability and weather resistance of structures. The expanding construction sector, especially in developing economies, is likely to boost silicone demand.
**6. Consumer Electronics and Wearables:
- The proliferation of consumer electronics and wearable devices is driving the demand for high-performance materials. Silicone’s flexibility, durability, and thermal stability make it a preferred choice for electronic components and wearable technology, contributing to its increased market share.
**7. Focus on Personal Care Products:
- Silicone is widely used in the personal care industry for its smooth texture and skin-friendly properties. The demand for premium personal care products is on the rise, and silicone is expected to play a crucial role in formulations ranging from skincare to hair care.
**8. Resilience Amid Global Challenges:
- Silicone’s resilience in challenging environments, such as extreme temperatures and harsh chemical conditions, positions it as a reliable material. This resilience is expected to contribute to the continued growth of the silicone market, especially in industries where robust performance is paramount.
In conclusion, the future of the silicone market looks promising, driven by technological innovation, diverse applications, and a growing focus on sustainability. As industries continue to evolve, silicone is likely to maintain its status as a key material in various sectors, contributing to advancements in healthcare, automotive, construction, and beyond. Manufacturers and businesses in the silicone industry need to stay adaptable and innovative to harness the full potential of these emerging trends.
Oct. 2023
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Since we are talking about toys, let’s take a look at how the toy market is performing this year. According to customs statistics, in the first four months of this year, my country’s total foreign trade import and export value was 13.32 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%, of which exports were 7.67 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.6%. Among them, there is the contribution made by my country’s baby products. China is a major exporter of baby and child products, with 75% of the world’s toys produced in China.
According to the “2023 China Toys, Baby Products Industry Development White Paper” released by the China Toys, Baby Products Association not long ago, China’s toy (excluding games) exports in 2022 will be US$48.36 billion, an increase of 5.6% over the previous year. It is worth mentioning that Chenghai, Shantou, is known as the toy capital of China and its export data continues to grow. From January to February this year alone, Shantou’s toy exports reached US$290 million, a year-on-year increase of 31.1%.
At the same time, on an online shopping platform, fresh small toys that focus on silicone decompression, such as fidget spinners and pressure-reducing Rubik’s Cubes, are selling very well, with prices ranging from a few yuan to dozens of yuan. In product introductions, merchants will also specifically mention that these toys “help with emotional regulation.”
In the small commodity market in Yiwu, Zhejiang, the reporter found during the visit that the monthly sales volume of decompression toys sold in many stores exceeds 10,000 pieces, and the monthly sales volume of some of the “hot-selling” decompression toys can reach 700,000 to 800,000 pieces.
Raw rubber market: In May, raw rubber showed a downward trend. As of May 30, the mainstream quotation of raw rubber was 14,800~15,300 yuan/ton. The average price of raw rubber in May was 15,297.27, which was 815 yuan/ton lower than the average price of the previous month. The month-on-month decrease was 5.06%, a decrease of 11,221 yuan/ton compared with May last year, and a year-on-year decrease of 42.32%. Overall, raw rubber and DMC are still in an inverted situation. Judging from order feedback, the decline in raw rubber has always had limited stimulation to the compound rubber market, forcing some monomer plants to reduce raw rubber operating rates. Since the leading factory lowered the price of raw rubber to 14,800 yuan/ton on May 15, the price has remained stable until the end of the month. Today, the last day of May, the rubber compound is still demand-oriented, with a small amount of replenishment. It is expected that raw rubber will run weakly and steadily in early June, with some slight profit concessions!
Mixed rubber market: In the past, mixed rubber was adjusted with the fluctuation of raw rubber, but in the second half of May, mixed rubber companies were in a league of their own, with precipitation and vapor phases taking the lead in lowering prices, and competition became more intense. As of May 30: The mainstream quotation of mixed rubber is 13,500~14,500 yuan/ton. The average price of mixed rubber in May is 14,269.7 yuan, a decrease of 685 yuan/ton from the average price of the previous month, a month-on-month decrease of 4.58%, and a decrease of 7,977 yuan from May last year. / ton, a year-on-year decrease of 35.86%. Looking at this month, rubber compounding companies have jumped ahead many times, which is because they are bearish on the market. Therefore, their stockings are limited and they mainly focus on digesting their own inventories. Most manufacturers maintain light warehouse operations. Faced with spontaneous price cuts of rubber compounds, silicon product factories continued to purchase at bargain prices. In the short term, the rubber compound is already in place. If raw rubber prices do not fluctuate much in June, there will be little room for downward adjustments in the rubber compound.
Overall, silicone products are widely used, and there are still small local hot spots. However, exports are showing a downward trend in the general environment, and it is not easy for silicon product orders to pick up as a whole. Can the silicone market reverse the downward trend in June? First of all, from the cost side, both organic silicon and metallic silicon are basically in a state of loss, and short-term downward support is strong; secondly, in terms of inventory: after more than two months of production reduction, the overall inventory has declined, but it has not yet reached the expected value. From the demand side, in the traditional off-season, the market’s “weak demand” situation may still be difficult to change in June. It is predicted that the supply and demand side will continue to game, and there may be a weak rebound in the search for bottom.
May. 2023
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In our life, we can often see silicone products, such as silicone gloves, door and window sealing strips, LED soft light strips, automotive glass sealing strips, human body silicone, etc. It can be said that silicone products are inseparable from our lives. However, most of the silicone products are extruded through a silicone extruder, especially silicone tubes, silicone strips, silicone shaped sheets, etc., because the silicone products produced through a silicone extruder have high production efficiency, large output, and good quality. . Silicone extruder is a basic equipment in the silicone industry, which plays a very important role in the production process of pipe strips. Then let’s discuss the silicone extruder, what structure it is composed of, and what its working process is like. Finally, let’s take a look at the application of the silicone extruder and see what it brings to our lives. What are the effects?
1. The process structure of the silicone extruder
The silicone extruder is mainly composed of a power motor, a gearbox, a speed controller, a feed port, an extrusion screw, and an extrusion head.
2. Analysis of the working process of the silicone extruder
1. Preparation before starting up the silicone extruder
(1) Check whether there are any abnormalities in each part of the machine, whether the fasteners are loose, whether there is leakage in the pipeline, etc.;
(2) The gearbox should be injected with filtered lubricating oil, and the height of the oil level should be consistent with the mark line of the oil level indicator; each lubricating point should be filled with enough grease;
(3) Prepare dishes and various tools;
(4) According to the production task list issued by the machine, move the plasticized rubber to the side of the feeding port, and place the wire core on the pay-off rack after passing the inspection;
(5) Select and match the mold sleeve and mold core.
2. Start the silicone extruder
(1) Start the drying jacket to set the temperature according to the process requirements;
(2) Start the heater to set the temperature according to the process requirements;
(3) Before the official start-up, is there any periodic impact sound or other abnormal sound during operation, and whether there is any scraping phenomenon between the screw rod and the bushing;
(4) Pass the wire core through the mold core and connect it with the lead wire, pass the lead wire through the drying sleeve, pass through the spark machine, pass through the powder box, wind 3~4 turns on the traction wheel, and then fix the lead wire on the take-up reel;
(5) Calibration: Start the screw, slowly rotate the speed regulating potentiometer, and after the rubber is extruded, the mold can be calibrated. The calibration is adjusted by the large bolt on the knob head. After the initial adjustment of the mold, a section is opened first. , after marking the direction on the surface of the cable, check whether the core is eccentric, and after the mold is adjusted, it can be produced normally;
(6) Pay attention to the operation of equipment and product quality during normal production, measure the outer diameter frequently, and observe the appearance. The surface of the cable should be smooth, uniform in color, free of mechanical damage, obvious slub shape, impurities and other defects;
(7) After extruding a reel of cables, or extruding to a certain length, the thickness and appearance of the cables should be checked repeatedly. There must be a certain distance between the outermost layer of each reel of cables and the side plate, and each reel of cables should be Hang up the process flow card and make a record;
(8) If there is any abnormal phenomenon or abnormal sound during the working process of the silicone extruder, stop it immediately for inspection and repair or notify the relevant department.
3. Silica gel extruder shutdown and precautions
(1) Cut off the traction, main engine and other power supplies in sequence, disassemble the machine head, remove the rubber material, squeeze out the screw rubber material before installing it, so as to avoid corrosion of the machine parts, and cut off the main power supply;
(2) After lowering the mold core and mold sleeve, remove the rubber material, wipe it clean, apply grease, and hang a label marked with the hole size, and avoid collision between the mold core mouth and the mold sleeve mouth;
(3) Strictly prevent metal and other hard objects from entering the barrel, so as not to damage the screw;
(4) Pay attention to close the feeding port cover after shutdown;
(5) Concentrate on turning on the machine to prevent accidents.
3. Introduction of extrusion molding process of silicone extruder
The extrusion molding process of silicone extruder is also a very complicated process. Let’s take the production of tires with silicone extruder as an example. At a certain low temperature, in the process of making tires, the extrusion molding method adopted makes the silica gel dissolve, and then it is extruded through the die mouth of the machine head to form the shape required by the process. This is a difficult process, which not only requires the silicone extruder to be checked correctly before operation, but also requires the operator to have a wealth of experience. It requires a combination of technology and experience to complete this process well.
The above-mentioned silicone extruder extrusion molding method has relatively high technical requirements, but this method is more efficient and can also reduce the production cost of the enterprise, and it is worthy of wide application by industry enterprises.
In addition, in the production process of the silicone rubber extruder, it must be noted that the extruder needs to exert a certain pressure on the feed port to ensure the stability of product production. Therefore, it is necessary to use relevant methods to control the temperature. Mechanical cooling of the mold temperature is a good way to cool down. Another point is that since there is no vulcanization, the rubber after molding is relatively soft. This time it needs to be vulcanized in a vulcanization oven.
After the silicone products are extruded by the extruder, they are suspended in the air through the front high-temperature vulcanization oven to achieve pre-vulcanization and rapid setting; then they are fully vulcanized through the rear oven, which solves the problems that cannot be solved by the traditional silicone rubber extrusion vulcanization process. Quality problems; extruded vulcanized thin-walled tubes are very round without any deformation; extruded vulcanized large-diameter silicone tubes and thick-walled tubes without any indentation on the surface; extruded vulcanized special-shaped silicone strips with complex cross-sectional shapes; guarantee The size and shape are very beautiful, and can guarantee excellent extrusion vulcanization effect for various soft and hard silicone rubbers with a hardness of 30 degrees to 70 degrees; the inner and outer layers of the drying tunnel are made of stainless steel; the heat insulation performance is excellent, the heat preservation time is long, and energy saving Consumption, clean and beautiful, without any pollution to the product; using a special quartz heating tube, with the interactive use of high temperature and radiation, short vulcanization time, high thermal efficiency; after the drying tunnel reaches the set temperature, it will automatically switch to constant temperature control, and then it will automatically shut down Remove a zone heater to save electricity; it can be used to produce silicone tubes, silicone strips, special-shaped strips, foam tubes, etc. The production vulcanization time is short, the production efficiency is high, and the output per hour is about 60-180KG; the operation is very convenient.
4. Application of silicone extruder
1. Silicone extruder is widely used in the extrusion of silicone tubes, various sealing strips, sealing rings, automobile tires, composite tubes of silicone tubes, and multi-layer co-extrusion of silicone tubes. The composite extrusion production process is an advanced technology in the rubber industry. It can use rubber materials with different formulations and properties according to the different performance requirements of the product. Through composite extrusion equipment, it can save materials and meet various performance requirements. required products.
2. Silicone extruder is also used in housing construction, wire and cable, automobile industry and other fields. In terms of housing construction, it is mainly used for roof single-layer waterproof membranes, etc.; in terms of wires and cables, it is mainly used for input lines of civil and commercial buildings, construction wires, mine cables, nuclear power plant wires, automobile ignition wires, control and signal cables In the automotive industry, it is mainly used for tires and non-tire components of automobiles, trucks and buses, including water tanks and heating hoses, sealing strips, rubber belts, body and chassis components, rain strips, floor plates and ring pipes. wait.
3. Silicone extruders are used in the LED field, such as LED flexible light strips, flexible light strips, LED sleeves, neon lights, optical light strips, etc.
4. Silicone extruders are used in the medical field, such as urinary catheters, drainage tubes, silicone peristaltic pump tubes, endotracheal tubes, medical feeding tubes, central venous catheters, etc.
5. Silicone extruders are also widely used in the field of baby products, such as feeding bottle straws, medical sterile baby bottles, silicone baby teethers, milk tea bottle nipples, silicone children’s toys, etc.
Feb. 2023
Press Release
The global silicone market size is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% from 2022 to 2030.
1. Chinese medicine industry
Silica gel is widely used as a packing material for liquid chromatography columns. In the process of industrialization of traditional Chinese medicine, liquid chromatography adsorption technology can adsorb and separate different components in traditional Chinese medicine according to the size of the molecular group of each component. Fill the silica gel in the liquid chromatography column, and use the adsorption performance of silica gel to separate the components. The separation effect is related to the activation temperature of the silica gel, and the activation temperature should not be too high. With the continuous update and improvement of chromatographic separation technology, silica gel chromatographic separation technology has been widely used in the separation and purification of active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine, and has played an important role in the development of the industrialization of traditional Chinese medicine in my country.
2. Agricultural production
There are more and more silicone products used in agricultural production. Silica gel soil for agriculture can increase the humidity of the land and improve the growing environment of crops. Silica gel is made into a thin film, which can effectively improve the anti-biological aging of agricultural mulch. In addition, silica gel can also be used as a feed additive in the breeding industry, which can make the feed have anti-sticking and anti-mildew functions, and keep the flavor and nutritional content of the feed unchanged.
3. Home improvement field
In the production process of home improvement coatings, adding silica gel can play a role in eliminating reflections. When the paint dries, the solvent evaporates, and after the surface shrinks, the silica gel particles can form extremely small bumps on the coating surface. When the light shines on the coating surface, it is affected by the bumps of the fine silica gel particles, and the light forms diffuse reflection to eliminate the reflection. The silica gel must have the correct ratio with the paint, and then through the surface treatment of the wall, the paint can be easily dispersed, and the scratch resistance of the paint can be improved while improving the matting performance of the paint.
4. Petrochemical
In petrochemical industry, due to the small bed pressure of silica gel fixed bed, good gas-solid two-phase contact performance, fast and complete gas-solid two-phase separation, it can be used for dehumidification and purification of gas phase reaction gas, and it is also an adsorbent for clean air circulation system , can be used for the separation of petroleum gas homogeneous system.
5. Electronic appliances
Silica gel can be used as an additive in the production of paper products such as computer printing paper. When polishing integrated circuit boards, silica gel is added to the silicon wafer polishing agent to meet the stringent requirements for flexibility during polishing. In the communication optical fiber cable, the moisture-proof drying facilities containing silica gel can prevent the short circuit of the underground optical cable connection due to moisture.
6. Food production and other fields
In beer production, silica gel can be used as a stabilizer. In the case of keeping beer foam and taste unchanged, the quality of beer can be stabilized for more than half a year. It can also be used to absorb collagen turbidity in beer to clarify beer. It is also an effective filter aid for beer filtration. In crispy food packaging bags, silica gel is often used as a food desiccant, making full use of its dehumidification effect.
Put the freshly picked flowers into a container filled with silica gel, and use the silica gel to fully absorb the water in the flowers, which can be made into dried flowers, so that the flowers can be preserved for a long time. When the silica gel absorbs the moisture of flowers many times and reaches saturation, it can be regenerated by heating with microwave or stove, and can be reused many times. The insole is made of silica gel and wraps the heel, which can disperse the heel pressure and fully protect the heel for workers who stand for a long time.
For long-distance railway transportation and cross-sea ocean transportation, the ultra-long distance causes great changes in the ambient temperature, and water vapor is prone to condense into water in the container. In order to prevent the goods from being damp, silica gel can be used as a desiccant, and the desiccant is suspended in the box and the container is sealed.
For precision instruments, such as photographic equipment and analytical balances, silica gel can be used as a desiccant.
Analysis of Global Silicone Production and Marketing Scale
Statistics show that from 2014 to 2019, the global production of silica gel has maintained a steady growth rate of around 5%. In 2014, the global production of silica gel was 5.78 million tons, and the output in 2019 increased to 7.2 million tons.
Analysis of Global Silica Gel Competitive Landscape
At present, the world’s major silicone companies have a relatively fixed market share, and the pattern is relatively stable. Major global silicone monomer manufacturers include Taoxi (formerly Dow Corning), Momentive, Bluestar, Wacker, Shin-Etsu, etc. At present, the focus of the global silicone industry is mainly on emerging countries, especially China. China’s silicone industry is still in the growth stage, and the competition in the industry is relatively fierce. It is also a market that countries are vying to enter.
Global Silicone Market Scale Forecast
It is predicted that the annual growth rate of the global silicone industry market demand will reach about 8.4% from 2020 to 2026, from 272.6 billion yuan in 2020 to 438.5 billion yuan in 2026.
Industry investment value analysis
The development of the silicone industry in the past few years, including the present, is still good. People have gone through the process of never understanding silicone, and gradually understanding and beginning to accept and use it. As the silicone industry is known by more and more people, there are more and more types of silicone.
The current silicone products are mainly used in electronic accessories, mobile phone cases, earphone cases, buttons, kitchen utensils and medical equipment, etc. Because of the characteristics of colorless, odorless and non-toxic, these silicone products have a very good response in the market.
Silica gel is an environmentally friendly material, which is very popular abroad, and now it is gradually becoming popular in China. But in fact, for many people who do not understand silica gel, silica gel is like plastic, and it is also poisonous and harmful to the body. Only those who really understand silica gel know that the silica gel material is like sand and stones on the beach, which is natural and environmentally friendly.
With the spread of foreign markets, it will definitely promote the market of domestic silicone products. It is believed that in the near future, silicone products will gradually replace plastic products. Regardless of people’s needs or its own value, in the future, the development trend of silicone products will be better and better, and more and more silicone products will bring people a green, healthy and convenient life.
Analysis of investment opportunities in the industry
With the expansion of market demand for silica gel, my country’s silica gel industry is bound to continue to grow. Improving product quality to enhance product competitiveness will be a challenge faced by many enterprises. Through the association, the industry can integrate industry, government and social resources, establish a platform for government-enterprise communication and technology support, organize relevant training, provide technical support for enterprises to improve the market competitiveness of products, and improve their independent innovation capabilities and quality management levels; help enterprises Realize the enterprise’s quality commitment through technical means and management means, so that the value of the enterprise’s products and brands can be improved, and the competitiveness of the enterprise in the international market can be improved.
Silica gel has stable chemical properties, high adsorption performance, good thermal stability, and high mechanical strength. It is a highly active porous material. There are many ways to produce silica gel, and the sol-gel method using sodium silicate and inorganic acid as raw materials is the most widely used.
Silica gel is widely used in petrochemical industry, medicine and food. At the same time, it is more and more used in agriculture, tertiary industry and information industry.
Jan. 2023
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