Why silicone for electrical infrastructure?
Silicone materials offer a unique combination of electrical, mechanical and environmental performance that makes them ideal for transmission and distribution applications.
Key benefits
- Excellent electrical insulation properties
- UV and weathering resistance
- Tracking and erosion resistance
- Arc resistance
- Hydrophobic surface performance
- Hydrophobicity transfer capabilities
- Low flammability
- High temperature resistance
- Flexibility at low temperatures
- Lightweight alternatives to traditional materials
- Long-term durability in outdoor environment
Applications
- Hollow core insulators
- Transformer bushings
- Substation insulation systems
- Switchgear insulation components