As customer demand increases for innovative, sustainable O-Ring solutions, Datwyler is expanding its production capabilities with new molding machines installed at its sites in China and Mexico. Capable of producing thousands of O-Rings every hour, the new machines will use the latest injection molding technology to produce top quality elastomer components for applications such as battery thermal management, power electronics, transmission, sensors, plus electric braking and driveline systems. Further potential solutions for customers from different industries are also being evaluated.

Datwyler’s production plant in Silao, Mexico, has become the latest facility to receive an upgrade in order to provide Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) components to its customers in Mexico and the wider North and South American Region. Part of an ongoing initiative that commenced two years ago, the transfer of technology from Datwyler's plant in Cleebronn, Germany has also been implemented in Wuxi China. As the mobility sector transitions further towards electrification and greater levels of autonomy, the move is designed to support the need for specialist compounds and components for advanced applications.

In the current climate it is little wonder that one of the highest priorities for the mobility industry is protecting its supply chains. Lockdowns, travel restrictions and political decisions have all had an impact in recent years. As a result, the ability to deliver a local-for-local service at a global level has become highly desirable. Of course this requires a great deal of planning and investment on the part of the supplier. However, those that are prepared to do so in order to deliver for their customers will only strengthen the relationships they have in the regions they serve.

Datwyler is a leading global supplier of system-critical components for advanced applications in the mobility, health care, general industry and oil & gas sector. The best-in-class Liquid Silicon Rubber (LSR) and thermoplastic technology at the production site in Cleebronn, Germany is vital to drive growth in the Datwyler mobility segment. To meet the need of local solutions from our global customers, Datwyler has decided to expand the manufacturing footprint and transfer the LSR and thermoplastic technology to its manufacturing plants in Silao, Mexico and Wuxi, China