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Vacuum Compression Molding Machine for Transparent Silicone Pads

Producing transparent silicone pads (such as electronic rubber feet, non-slip mats, shock-absorbing pads, medical placemats, etc.) requires extremely strict standards for compression molding machines. The biggest challenges for clear silicone are black spots/impurities and air bubbles/yellowing. Therefore, a high-precision Vacuum Hydraulic Compression Molding Machine (Vacuum Press) is universally chosen as the core equipment.

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Below is a detailed guide on the core configurations, tonnage selection, and key manufacturing processes for transparent silicone pad molding machines.

 Core Configurations & Technical Requirements

To guarantee high transparency, bubble-free results, and a high yield rate for silicone pads, the molding machine must feature the following hardware setups:

  • Efficient Vacuum Hood System

  • Function: This is the lifeline for preventing air bubbles and material shortage. The vacuum hood rapidly extracts air from the mold cavity right before the mold fully closes (typically reaching a vacuum level above -0.095 MPa), ensuring absolute elimination of micro-bubbles inside the clear material.

  • Precision Temperature Control System (Electric Heating + PID)

  • Function: Transparent silicone is highly sensitive to temperature. Overheating causes yellowing, while underheating leads to incomplete curing, which ruins clarity. The temperature uniformity across the heating plates must be controlled within ±2°C to prevent local overheating.

  • Multi-Stage Slow Closing & Pressure Control

  • Function: The machine supports multi-stage adjustment for both pressure and speed. As the mold approaches full closure, it switches to a slow-press mode combined with precise bumping (air venting) actions. This allows the clear compound to fill the cavity smoothly, reducing air marks caused by shear stress.

  • High-Cleanliness Protective Design

  • Function: The machine is usually equipped with chrome-plated heating plates and stainless steel guards. Dust covers are also installed on the oil cylinders and guide pillars to prevent hydraulic oil drips or iron filings from contaminating the raw material.
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The technical parameter of Jinyu Machinery's hydrualic press: 
Name 30T single head hydraulic machine 50T single head hydraulic machine 63T single head hydraulic machine 100T single head hydraulic machine
Model JY-A02V JY-A02V JY-A02V JY-A02V
Voltage 380V 380V 380V 380V
Max working pressure 30 50 63 100
Wore area 300*300mm 350*350mm 400*400mm 450*450mm
Power 3.7kw 5.5kw 5.5kw 5.5kw
Heating Power 10.8kw 10.8kw 10.8kw 10.8kw
Total Power 16kw 17.8kw 20.3kw 20.3kw
Max temp 400℃ 400℃ 400℃ 400℃
Main cylinder diameter 150mm 180mm 200mm 250mm
Main cylinder stroke 160mm 160mm 250mm 250mm
Vacuum pump power 1.5kw 1.5kw 4kw 4kw
Cylinder stroke of vacuum hood 100mm 100mm 200mm 200mm
Size 1250*1530*1550mm 1350*1650*1650mm 1560*2020*2060mm 1570*2150*2060mm
Weight 1200kg 1500kg 2500kg 3500kg
 
Common Machine Types & Tonnage RecommendationsDepending on the dimensions of the silicone pad, the number of cavities per mold, and the mold size, the industry standard tonnages and structures are categorized below:Machine TonnageCommon Platen Size (mm)Application ScenariosMold Opening Structure Options
    30 Ton - 50 TonAround 350 × 350Small high-precision feet, phone buttons, medical micro-gaskets.Best paired with a 2RT (2-layer mold/overturning) system or manual demolding; lightweight and flexible.
   100 Ton - 150 Ton450 × 450 / 500 × 500Medium-sized non-slip mats, multi-cavity electronic pads. (Mainstream choice)Recommended to pair with a 2RT or 3RT rail-guided mold opening system, which automatically ejects and flips the mold for quick manual or robotic peeling.
   200 Ton - 300 TonAbove 600 × 600Large silicone placemats, industrial shock pads, high-capacity molds with massive cavities.Must be equipped with a powerful vacuum pump and automatic mold-shifting/ejecting mechanisms to reduce labor intensity.
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Standard Molding Process for Transparent Silicone Pads

Achieving a perfect crystal-clear product relies not just on the machine, but on the seamless coordination of "Machine, Mold, Material, and Operator." The standard workflow is as follows:

  1. Material Preparation & Weighing (Dust-Free Environment Needed)

    Use high-transparency solid silicone rubber. Cut the compound precisely according to the cavity weight using a clean cutting machine. Workers must wear latex gloves; touching the raw material directly with bare hands is strictly forbidden to prevent sweat from causing the cured silicone to turn whitish.

  2. Material Loading & Mold Entry (Speed is Crucial)

    Quickly place the precut clear silicone strips or blocks into the preheated mold cavities. The mold surface must be highly mirror-polished or chrome-plated to ensure a glossy, crystal-clear finish on the final product.

  3. Vacuuming, Clamping & Curing (Core Molding Stage)

    The vacuum hood closes to rapidly extract air, followed by the hydraulic cylinder rising to lock the mold. The material cures under high pressure at 165°C - 175°C (curing time typically ranges from 60 to 180 seconds, depending on the thickness).

  4. Mold Opening & Demolding (Via 2RT/3RT Automation)

    The machine automatically opens and shifts out the mold. Since clear silicone is inherently tacky, spring ejector pins or manual air-blowing guns are widely used to peel the silicone pads off in whole sheets without tearing them.

  5. Post-Curing / Oven Baking (Enhancing Clarity & Performance)

    Place the molded transparent pads into a post-curing oven at 180°C - 200°C for 2 to 4 hours. This step thoroughly volatilizes any residual curing agents, making the silicone pads more transparent, resistant to yellowing, and completely odorless.

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If you are manufacturing ultra-precise, medical-grade, or ultra-thin transparent silicone pads, many factories are now shifting from traditional solid compression molding to LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) Injection Molding. LSR uses a closed A/B component dosing system that feeds material directly through sealed pipelines without any exposure to air or human contact, cutting the impurity/black-spot rate to nearly zero—though the initial investment for machinery and molds is significantly higher.
 
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