1. Catalyst Differences
Acidic silicone sealant requires the use of an acidic catalyst (such as acetic acid), while neutral silicone sealant requires the use pf a neutral catalyst. Therefore, it is necessary to replace the catalyst supply system and the materials in the reactor to ensure that the requirements for neutral silicone rubber production are met.
2. Recipe Adjustment
The formula of neutral silicone sealant is usually different from that of acidic silicone sealant, including the type and proportion of catalysts, fillers, diluents, etc. Therefore, the formula needs to be adjusted and optimized to ensure the performance and quality of neutral silicone sealant.
3. Improvements In Production Processes
The curing process of neutral silicone sealant usually does not produce harmful gases such as acetic acid. Therefore, the production process needs to be improved accordingly, such as adjusting parameters such as reaction temperature and curing time to adapt to the production requirements of neutral silicone sealant.
In summary, although acidic silicone sealant production line can provide some production equipment and infrastructure, a series of improvements and adjustments are still required when converting to the production of neutral silicone sealant. In particular, changes involving catalysts, formulations and processes require careful design and verification to ensure the production quality and efficiency of neutral silicone sealant.