STARLIM SPRITZGUSS GMBH

starlim//sterner's work is process-related, thus eliminating sources of error wherever possible. The zero fault philosophy is a clear commitment to our customers and guides all starlim//sterner workers who process their daily tasks. Fault-avoiding approaches such as FMEA, advanced quality planning (APQP), consistent monitoring of production processes and stable processes with high CPK ratings currently result in a failure rate of < 1 ppm. We envisage a further improvement of the ppm rate by continuously introducing improvements. Certified management systems make sure that the zero-fault philosophy is realized throughout the group's entire organization. We will not rest on our laurels, but work continuously on the improvement of our products, our services and our performance. If you want to send us commentaries, complaints or simply a few encouraging words, send them to this e-mail address: customer-service[at]starlim-sterner[dot]com.

We talk about joint quality management. That does not only concern the department responsible for that particular task but all levels of the company, i.e. several departments jointly. When a new customer project is being started or when an existing project is worked on, technical departments join in to discuss the project. Inquiries, feasibility studies, new orders, questions on how to meet customer's requirements, complaints, … all these topics are discussed during project discussions with those responsible. Sales people, quality control staff, designers, cost calculators, tool makers, process technicians – all these specialist join together, are integrated into the project and work on it together. It is this project-oriented approach that makes it possible for us to give the customer reliable information.

starlim//sterner specializes in the processing of silicone. Only high-temperature-curing and addition-curing silicone types (HCR) are being used. Examples Liquid silicone (LSR) Oil-bleeding liquid silicone (LSR) Solid silicone (HCR) Fluorine-solid-silicone (FSR) Fluorine-liquid-silicone (FSL) We mainly use material supplied by: Wacker Chemie AG, Munich/Germany Momentive Performance Materials GmbH, Leverkusen/ Germany Biesterfeld Interowa GmbH &amp; Co KG, Vienna/Austria Implants: starlim//sterner makes no long-term implants. starlim//sterner manufactures short-term implants that do not remain longer inside the human body than 30 days (medical products class IIa).

Liquid-silicone – the material processed by starlim//sterner on over 200 injection molding machines is a multi-facetted material. Good properties and steady improvements allow for a big range of applications for liquid silicone. It has become an indispensible material for many components used in daily life. A summary of the most salient features: Shore A hardness ranging from 5 to 85 Seven standard colors are available, liquid silicone may be dyed at any color. starlim//sterner has defined seven standard colors from the whole range. Temperature resistance: long-term (entire life-span of product) within the range from -50°C to 180°C and short interval 300°C (depending on the material: several hours). Remains flexible at low temperatures. Liquid silicone remains elastic despite big differences in temperature High level of extensibility (up to 1000%) High tear resistance and high value of compression set Good ozone and UV resistance which translates into good weathering properties and

Solid silicone (HTV) is physiologically inert and may be used universally. "Solid" turns out to mean highly elastic – solid silicone is an auto-curing single component silicone caoutchouc. It is supplied in bales, blocks or strips and has good material properties. A summary of the most important properties: Shore A hardness ranging from 30 to 80 Seven standard colors are available, liquid silicone may be dyed at any color. starlim//sterner has defined seven standard colors for solid silicone. Temperature resistance: long-term (entire life-span of product) within the range from -50°C to 180°C and short interval 300°C (depending on the material: several hours). High temperature flexibility, solid silicone stays elastic even if temperatures vary greatly High level of extensibility (up to 1000%) High tear resistance and high value of compression set Good ozone and UV resistance which translates into good weathering properties and ageing resistance Low inflammability, flash point at 750

starlim//sterner is a recognized partner for the automotive industry and supplies OEMs with silicone and compound parts. There is no longer any car on the road without a starlim//sterner product. Most of the times it is hidden away under the motor hood and is present in plug connectors as sealant. Without such starlim//sterner products the car would be subjected to electrical shortages. Moisture would enter inside and incapacitate the vehicle. Production of silicone and multi-material parts for the automotive industry. For the auto-industry we produce amongst other things Sealing mats and collector seals Seals for plug connectors Highly transparent lenses Radial seals Single strand seals O-rings Protective tubes for spark plugs Steering wheel switches with finished surfaces Various customized solutions

starlim//sterner manufactures components for the life science industry. This includes everything that comes into contact with humans. Examples are: the medical industry, pharmaceutical industry, laboratory and diagnostics supply, infant articles industry, the food industry, cosmetics and much more. Our production facilities represent the state-of-the-art and our clean room guarantees an optimum of manufacturing quality. Cleanness, hygiene and controlled and stable processes. Production of silicone and multi-material parts for the life science industry. For the life science industry we produce amongst other things: Metering valves for food packaging, such as ketchup bottles Seals for infusion systems O-rings for dialysis filters Components for hearing aids Tourniquets for blood sampling Suckers for infant soothers Nipple shields for mothers Valves for inhalation appliances Components for medical appliances