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Robotics and Biomimetics

Table 1 Typical (silicone-based) elastomeric materials used in soft robotics applications

From: Systematic engineering design helps creating new soft machines

 

Ecoflex

Elastosil

Sylgard (PDMS)

Manufacturer

Smooth-on

Wacker Chemie

Dow Corning

Type

00-30

00-50

M 4601

184

Color

Translucent

Reddish brown

Transparent

Shore hardness

00-30

00-50

28 A

50 A

Tensile strength

1.38 MPa

2.17 MPa

6.50 MPa

6.76 MPa

Elongation at break

900%

980%

700%

150%

  1. The listed information is taken from the data sheets of the suppliers
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