Compression behavior of typical silicone rubbers for soft robotics applications at elevated temperatures

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Authors

  • Doruk Utkan
  • Duraikannan Maruthavanan
  • Alex Schimanowski
  • Arthur Seibel

In this communication, we analyze the compression behavior of typical silicone rubbers used in soft robotics applications at elevated temperatures. In particular, compression experiments according to ISO 7743 are performed with three mixing ratios (base polymer to curing agent) of Sylgard, Elastosil, and Ecoflex at 24 °C (room temperature), 30 °C, 40 °C, 50 °C, and 60 °C. Furthermore, typical hyperelastic material models are fitted to the measured stress-strain curves for room temperature. It is shown that the (third-order) Yeoh model shows the best overall fit, and the corresponding model parameters are stated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE 4th International Conference on Soft Robotics, RoboSoft 2021
Number of pages4
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Publication date12.04.2021
Pages539-542
Article number9479351
ISBN (print)978-1-7281-7714-4
ISBN (electronic)978-1-7281-7713-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12.04.2021
Externally publishedYes
Event4th IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics, RoboSoft 2021 - Hybrid (online & in-person) , New Haven, United States
Duration: 12.04.202116.04.2021
Conference number: 4
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