2026-10-13
This case study describes how a decorative wall-panel producer serving buyers across Russia and Central Asia improved its gypsum cultural stone line by adopting HN-E Series platinum-cure (addition-cure) liquid silicone rubber from Shenzhen Hanast New Materials. The result is sharper texture, more repeatable dimensions, and longer mould life for high-volume gypsum casting.
Gypsum cultural stone—3D wall panels, split-face brick, slate and rock reliefs—must reproduce fine surface detail while keeping every tile identical. The producer faced four recurring problems:
HN-E is a translucent, two-component platinum-catalysed liquid silicone rubber. Components A and B are mixed 1:1 by weight and cure at room temperature or with heat acceleration, offering eleven hardness grades (Shore A 0–60) so the ideal grade can be matched to each product.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mix ratio (A:B) | 1:1 by weight |
| Pot life | 30–40 min at 25°C |
| Cure (room temperature) | 3–4 h at 25°C |
| Cure (heat accelerated) | ≤20 min at 80–100°C |
| Linear shrinkage | ≤0.1% |
| Elongation | 400–670% |
| Operating temperature | −50°C to +200°C |
| Certifications | FDA, MSDS, RoHS |
| Model | Hardness | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|
| HN-E605 – E620 | Shore A 5–20 | Food moulds, jewellery, delicate crafts |
| HN-E625 – E640 | Shore A 25–40 | Gypsum cultural stone, resin, general crafts |
For gypsum wall panels the producer selected HN-E625–E640, balancing flexibility for detail capture with enough firmness for stable panels.
For gypsum cultural stone producers targeting Russia and Central Asia, HN-E platinum-cure liquid silicone rubber delivers higher-quality panels, lower mould-replacement cost, and a safer production floor. Shenzhen Hanast New Materials supports partners with sample moulds, grade selection and technical guidance.