Title :
Polymer outdoor insulating materials. Part III-Silicone elastomer considerations
Author :
Simmons, Stephenie ; Shah, Mubarak ; Mackevich, Jeffery ; Chang, R.J.
Author_Institution :
Raychem Corp., Menlo Park, CA, USA
Abstract :
The silicone-based formulations now in use by Raychem have been specially developed for electrical insulating applications. They have undergone many years of development and optimization to yield exceptional electrical and weathering performance properties, comparable to the polyolefin copolymer materials. The intent of this article is to highlight the advantages of properly formulated silicone materials in outdoor insulating applications.
Keywords :
elastomers; silicone insulation; polymer outdoor insulating material; silicone elastomer; weathering; Cable insulation; Conducting materials; Crystalline materials; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Insulation life; Materials science and technology; Plastic insulation; Plastics industry; Polymers; Rubber;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
