====== Ecoflex 30 ======

Ecoflex 30 is a very soft and sturdy silicone by Smooth-On company. It is widely used as the [[soft-robotics:actuaor-layers|body layer]] of [[soft-robotics:slow-pneunets|Slow PneuNet]] actuators. 

===== Material properties =====
  * Hardness: 00-30
  * Pot life: 45 mins 	
  * Curing time (Room temprature): 4 hrs

===== Oven Curing =====

We have found the following approximate curing times:

^ Mold      ^ Temperature       ^ Time          ^
| [[soft-robotics:molds:fast-bending-actuator|Fast Bending Actuator]]    | 65c     | ~10 mins        |
| [[soft-robotics:molds:gripper|Gripper]]    | 65c     | ~10mins        |
| [[soft-robotics:molds:round-extending-actuator|Round Extending Actuator]]    | 65c     | ~40mins        |

===== External links =====
  * [[https://www.smooth-on.com/product-line/ecoflex/|Official Smooth-On product page]]