What products are used in automobiles?

Silicone rubber is widely used in automobiles, mainly in the following aspects:

‌Multi-function buttons and seals‌: Silicone rubber is used to make multi-function buttons on cars, such as those on steering wheels, center consoles, and doors. 

The silicone rubber pads under these keys allow the keys to rebound, providing a better user experience. 

In addition, silicone rubber sealing rings are used for oil seals in oil pipes to ensure that liquids such as engine oil do not leak.

‌Sealing strip‌: Silicone rubber sealing strips are used for car windows, which have the functions of sound insulation, noise reduction, waterproofing, dustproofing, shock absorption, etc.,

 which significantly improve the comfort and durability of the vehicle.

‌Silicone hose‌: Silicone hose is used to transmit oil and water. Although it is not a large item in the entire car, its importance cannot be ignored. 

Damaged silicone hoses need to be repaired or replaced, so they need to be properly maintained.

‌Engine intake pipe‌: The engine intake pipe is usually made of rubber, which is resistant to high and low temperatures and aging, ensuring the normal operation of the engine.

‌Car tires‌: Although tires are primarily made of rubber, silicone rubber also plays an important role in tires, providing good grip and wear resistance.

‌Wiper‌: Most wipers are now made of silicone, because silicone is more resistant to aging, freezing and high temperature, and can be used longer in places with large environmental changes.

Application in new energy vehicles: In new energy vehicles, silicone rubber is widely used in cable insulation, battery pack sealing and protection of high-voltage cables. Silicone rubber cables have the advantages of being resistant to high and low temperature impacts and having a large current carrying capacity. 

They can meet the requirements of long-term high current and full load operation. Their flexibility reduces the risk of stress cracking under small radius bending conditions.

Application of liquid silicone rubber in automobile assembly: Liquid silicone is used in the molding technology to make automobile rearview mirrors, tire aluminum film molds and high-precision product molds. It has excellent fluidity, 

can accurately replicate every detail of the product, and is resistant to high temperatures, acids and alkalis, and aging, which greatly improves production efficiency and reduces labor and material costs.

These applications demonstrate the diversity and importance of silicone rubber in the automotive industry. From improving vehicle performance to increasing production efficiency, silicone rubber plays an irreplaceable role.