Silicone rubber cables provide exceptional resistance to temperatures up to 392°F along with remarkable flexibility. They are commonly utilized in diverse applications, such as temperature sensors in autoclaves and industrial settings where the cable experiences continuous static bending.
Key features:
High-temperature endurance
Superior flexibility
For higher operating temperatures, we can offer a special silicone rubber compound, providing robust mechanical properties up to 482 °F for several thousand hours (with short-term tolerance up to around 572 °F).
Low-temperature flexibility
Cables insulated with silicone rubber retain excellent electrical and mechanical properties, even in low temperatures as low as -104°F.
Chemical resistance
Silicone rubber demonstrates good resistance to lubricating oils but is highly vulnerable to alkalis, liquid fuels, hydrocarbons, chlorinatedesters, ketones, and ethers. Exposure to naphthenic oils may cause swelling, while aromatic oils, particularly above 284 °F, can render it ineffective.
Flame and fire performance
Standard silicone rubber lacks inherent flame-retardant characteristics. Nevertheless, Siccet USA provides a specialized compound (FLAME-RETARDANT SILICONE RUBBER) with additives that enhance the LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index) by 25%, allowing the material to crystallize when subjected to flames. This crystallization helps preserve cable properties long enough for safety protocols to be implemented. For improved fire resistance, a unique FIRE RESISTANT SILICONE RUBBER compound is available for conductor insulation, providing additional safety.
Tear resistance
For scenarios where cables face tensile stress, Siccet USA offers tougher options that utilize tear-resistant silicone formulated with specialized compounds.
to +392° F