Conductive Elastomer Report 2019-2027 | Top Manufacturers, Types and Applications

Conductive elastomer is a type of elastomer that is used to conduct electricity or thermal energy and provide environmental sealing. In conductive elastomers, the base material is usually made up of silicone, fluorosilicone, and EPDM. Silica and carbon black are commonly used additives that are used to induce thermal and electrical conductivity. This is achieved by dispersing conductive particles such as carbon throughout raw materials. These additives help enhance conductance as well as mechanical properties of elastomers.
The molecules of elastomers are linked together with very weak intermolecular forces and viscoelasticity. They show low Young’s modulus and high yield strength or high failure strain. Elastomers possess properties of viscoelasticity and exhibit viscous and elastic characteristics. Conductive elastomers are preferred due to low hardness and high elongation property.
Conductive elastomer is employed in a wide range of industries such as defense, electronics, telecommunication, and health care

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Conductive elastomer is used when general weather sealing and shielding from EMI/RFI is required. It is primarily employed in the perimeter of military shelter doors/access panels. The U.S., China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and India are the top five spenders on the defense sector. According to the information published by Press Information Bureau (PIB), India’s defense budget increased by 5% from US$ 66.5 Bn in 2019 to US$ 69.8 Bn in 2020. Thus, increase in spending on the defense sector is expected to boost the demand for elastomers in the near future.
Thermally conductive rubber helps reduce electromagnetic interference noise that is generated by electronic devices. Demand for electronic devices such as smartphones, stretchable smartphones, and televisions has been rising at a rapid pace. The millennial population is the key demand creator of these devices. China, South Korea, and Taiwan are the major exporters of electronic devices. The electronic devices market has been expanding at an average growth rate of 7% to 8% annually. Increase in customer base in these countries is anticipated to propel the demand for conductive elastomers during the forecast period.

Key Restraints of Conductive Elastomer Market

Multicon materials and radthin are substitutes of conductive elastomers. Multicon is available in sponge silicone with aluminum or Monel wire, which can be used for conduction.
Radthin is not as popular as multicon and conductive silicone. However, it can be used in applications where environmental sealing is not preferred.
Radthin is easy to manufacture and available at a lower price than conductive rubber

Key Manufacturers in Market

Key manufacturers operating in the global conductive elastomer market include: