Horsing is well known for its knowledge of very soft gel products choosing among from silicone gel, TPE/TPR, Polyurethane (PU), etc.
We consider the budget, product function and using environment that customers required. Here is a simple gel selection guide for your products.
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Pure Medical-Grade Silicone Universally recognized and accepted by the medical community, silicone is consider to be the traditional top-of-the-line material for contact with the body. It is non-allergenic for most people. Silicone gels can be formulated for hardness ranging from very soft to very firm. They generally provide good shock resistance and shear force absorption. S-GELs are ideally suited for use in a wide range of medical products, including • orthopedic devices • prosthetic liners • wound and scar management • tubing and • catheters. They are often used as well in cosmetic and other personal care products.
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Pure, Medical-Grade Mineral-Oil Thermoplastic Elastomers These mineral oil-based visco-elastic compounds are 100% medical grade, non-allergenic and dermatologist-tested. Available in soft to medium densities, they provide the flexibility for conforming easily to bony areas of the body, such as elbows, heels, fingers and toes. The distinguishing characteristic of M-GELS is that they exude mineral oil consistently throughout their product lifetimes. They can also be formulated to “carry” and time-release other oils, vitamins and other additives. These oils and additives soften, condition and comfort skin on contact, making M-GELS very effective for moisturizing skin-care applications. M-GELS are a cost-effective alternative to most silicone gel applications, including • medical orthopedic products • prosthetic and orthotic products and • wound care. They are highly suitable for use in • cosmetics • skin-hydration delivery systems and • consumer health care products.
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Versatile Standard Thermoplastic ElastomersT-GELS are oil-based TPE gels available in soft to firm durometers. Unlike mineral-oil based gels, T-GELS exude virtually much less oil on contact with the skin. They are formulated to absorb high shock and shear forces for high-impact applications. For practical purposes, T-GELS can be viewed as a hybrid between silicone and mineral-oil gels. They offer unique opportunities for matching the functionality of silicone at greatly reduced cost. T-GELS are ideal for use in cushioning and shock-absorption products such as • insoles and • heel cups. They also perform extremely well in uses ranging widely from • medical devices to • personal care appliances to • sporting good products.
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Property
Hardness Range	Babies' skin to hard rubber ball	Gummy bear to soft pen grip	Pencil eraser head to a rigid plasic case
Exudes Oils	Minimal	Yes	No
Cushions & Protects	Yes	Yes	Yes
Medical Grades Available	Yes	Yes	No
Industrial Grades Available	Yes	No	Yes
Adheres to Fabrics & Substrates	Yes	Yes	No
Durable	Yes	No	Yes
Washable & Reusable	Yes	Yes	Yes
Non-Allergenic	Yes	Yes	Optional
Relative Material Cost	High	Moderate	Economical
Tensile Strength	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Ultimate Elongation	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Tear Strength	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Compression Set	Better in Low Durometers	Better in Higher Durometers	Better in Higher Durometers
Flash Point	Up to 750°	Up to 500°	Up to 500°