Products in Electrical & Electronics: Wires

SLH218 is a LLDPE Hexene copolymer, expertly crafted by Braskem. This grade delivers an optimal balance of optical properties, mechanical properties (especially stretchability), sealability, and processability. It contains very low gel content, ensuring smooth processing. With a minimum biobased carbon content of 84%, determined according to ASTM D6866, SLH218 upholds sustainable practices while offering versatile performance in various applications.

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POWERSIL® 415 MH is a high-permittivity, high-consistency silicone rubber specifically designed for the production of refractive field control devices for cable accessories. This ready-to-use material is suitable for all types of molding applications and ensures optimal performance in the production of cable accessories requiring refractive field control.

GENIOPLAST® Fluid FR is a high-viscosity silicone formulation specifically designed as a polymer additive for polyolefins and other thermoplastic resins. It is composed of a linear silicone fluid with a dissolved silicone resin, resulting in a clear and colorless formulation. The primary application of GENIOPLAST® Fluid FR is in plastic additives.

POWERSIL® 464 A/B is a ready-to-use, two-component system of electrically conductive liquid silicone rubber. It exhibits medium conductivity and possesses good electrical and mechanical properties. It is specifically designed with excellent bonding features on RTV-2 rubber, ensuring stable electrical properties and reliable mechanical performance.

POWERSIL® 3500 MH is a high-temperature vulcanizing (HTV) silicone rubber, used as an addition-curing one-component compound for the production of press-cured articles. The resulting vulcanized products are resistant to tracking and display good to very good mechanical properties. The compound does not release any peroxide split products during cure or post-cure processes. The curing system is significantly faster compared to peroxide-curing materials; cure time can be reduced by 30-50%, depending on the wall thickness.

WACKER® Silicone Paste P is a translucent, vaseline-like paste that has a relatively stiff consistency and provides water repellency. When applied to parts, WACKER® Silicone Paste P offers excellent water repellency, which helps protect against corrosion. The paste also becomes softer when subjected to shear stress or other mechanical stress, such as kneading. This softening effect often makes the processing of the paste easier.

POWERSIL® 730 A/B is a low-viscosity two-component compound known for its excellent processing properties, high tracking and erosion resistance, as well as outstanding mechanical and electrical properties. It is a ready-to-use system that is very easy to process due to its low viscosity. Additionally, it exhibits excellent dielectric properties and high arcing resistance.

POWERSIL® 735 Light Gray A/B is a two-component compound with low viscosity, offering excellent processing properties. The resulting vulcanizates exhibit remarkable resistance to tracking and erosion, along with favorable mechanical properties such as high tear strength. Additionally, they demonstrate excellent dielectric behavior, making it a reliable choice for various applications.

POWERSIL® 311 MH is a one-component, ready-to-use peroxide curing compound. It cures to form an electrically insulating silicone elastomer with high erosion resistance. This product is specifically recommended for the production of electrical insulating equipment used outdoors, such as composite insulators, arrester housings, bushings, and more. It is particularly suitable for extruded parts that are cured in the air.

POWERSIL® 466 A/B is a ready-to-use, two-component system of liquid silicone rubber. It exhibits medium conductivity and offers stable electrical properties along with good mechanical properties. The material is characterized by high elongation at break and low tension set, ensuring flexibility and durability in applications.

ELASTOSIL® R Plus 4305/80 is a two-component, high-consistency silicone rubber specifically designed for the manufacture of extruded articles. Cured articles made from this addition-curing rubber exhibit excellent transparency and display good to very good mechanical properties. This fast-curing silicone rubber demonstrates good to very good mechanical properties. The vulcanization reaction is significantly faster compared to peroxide-curing materials, thanks to the addition cure process. Additionally, no peroxide decomposition products are formed during vulcanization.

ELASTOSIL® R Plus 4305/70 is a two-component, high-consistency silicone rubber specifically developed for the manufacture of extruded articles. Cured articles made from this addition-curing rubber exhibit excellent transparency and demonstrate good to very good mechanical properties. This fast-curing silicone rubber displays good to very good mechanical properties. The vulcanization reaction is significantly faster compared to peroxide-curing materials, thanks to the addition cure process. Additionally, no peroxide decomposition products are formed during vulcanization.

POWERSIL® XLR® 630 A/B is a two-component silicone compound with excellent processing properties and low viscosity. It is designed for easy handling and application. The vulcanized rubber exhibits good mechanical properties and excellent dielectric behavior. It is a ready-to-use, two-component system that provides the desired characteristics for various applications.

POWERSIL® 740 Light Gray A/B is a paste-like, two-component compound with short curing times. When cured, it forms vulcanizates that exhibit remarkable properties such as high tracking and erosion resistance. The material also demonstrates good mechanical properties, including high tear strength, and exhibits excellent dielectric behavior.

POWERSIL® 440 MH is a ready-to-use electrically conductive silicone rubber grade suitable for all types of molding applications. It is specifically designed for field grading in cable accessories and other electrically conductive parts. This material provides excellent conductivity and is ideal for applications requiring electrical conductivity.

POWERSIL® 740 Dark Gray A/B is a paste-like, two-component compound with short curing times. It is designed to form vulcanizates with exceptional properties, including high tracking and erosion resistance. The material exhibits excellent mechanical properties, particularly high tear strength, and demonstrates outstanding dielectric behavior.

POWERSIL® 732 CS A/B is a two-component, liquid silicone rubber that offers excellent processing properties. The resulting vulcanizates exhibit exceptional mechanical and electrical properties. This product is specifically designed for cold-shrink applications and provides excellent dielectric properties. It is highly suitable for outdoor applications, offering UV and weathering resistance as well as excellent hydrophobic properties.

POWERSIL® 3525 MH silicone rubber is a one-component, ready-to-use, addition-curing compound that produces an electrically insulating, highly erosion-resistant silicone elastomer upon curing. Compared to conventional silicone rubber, it shows fast curing, with curing time being reduced by 30 to 50% depending on wall thickness and available machinery and runner system. No peroxide decomposition products are released during the curing process.

POWERSIL® 466 LV A/B is a ready-to-use, two-component system of liquid silicone rubber. It offers medium conductivity and exhibits excellent mechanical properties. The material has high elongation at break and low tension set, providing flexibility and resilience. Additionally, it maintains stable electrical properties, making it suitable for various applications.

POWERSIL® 600 A/B is a pourable, addition-curing, two-component silicone rubber that cures at room temperature. It is specifically designed for casting applications and forms soft products with high mechanical strength. This ready-to-use, two-component system is very easy to process thanks to its low viscosity. It offers excellent dielectric properties and is best suited for outdoor applications due to its UV and weathering resistance, as well as its excellent hydrophobic properties.

SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ 1010AR Resin is an unreinforced amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) resin that may offer a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C, improved flow and it contains internal mold release. Features are excellent mechanical, electrical and dimensional properties up to high temperatures. The material may offer very good chemical resistance for an amorphous material and is inherently flame retardant. The material is RoHS compliant. The material is available in opaque and transparent colors.

SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 2210R is a 20% Glass fiber filled, enhanced flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217°C) with internal mold release. ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 and 5VA listing. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 1010R is an unreinforced amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) resin that may offer a high glass transition temperature (Tg of 217°C), improved flow and it contains internal mold release. Features are excellent mechanical, electrical and dimensional properties up to high temperatures. The material may offer very good chemical resistance for an amorphous material and is inherently flame retardant offering UL94 V0 and 5V ratings and aerospace FAR 25.853 compliance. The material is RoHS compliant. The material is available in opaque colors.This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

20% Glass fiber filled, enhanced flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C).

Aegis® H85WC01 resin is a medium-high viscosity, heat stabilized, nylon 6 jacket compound for use in wire, cable, flexible lighting and plenum applications. It provides excellent performance across the range of THHN, THWN and TFFN constructions along with a well-balanced set of properties, including low fuming, high toughness, abrasion resistance, and excellent resistance to gasoline, oil and other hydrocarbons.

Aegis® H55WC01 is a medium viscosity, heat stabilized, nylon 6 universal wire jacket compound providing excellent performance across the range of THHN, THWN and TFFN constructions. It also offers a well-balanced set of properties including flexibility, toughness, abrasion resistance and excellent resistance to gasoline, oil and other hydrocarbons. Aegis® H55WC01 nylon compound has been investigated in accordance with the test methods outlined in ANSI/UL 1581 and ANSI/UL 83 and is certified under UL QMTT2 for use in wire, cable and flexible lighting products.

Aegis® H55QP is a medium viscosity, lubricated, nylon 6 homopolymer well-suited for general extrusion and extrusion coating.

Aegis® H55WCX resin is a medium-viscosity, heat stabilized, nylon 6 universal wire jacket compound that provides excellent performance across a range of THHN, THWN and TFFN constructions. It offers well-balanced features including flexibility, toughness, abrasion resistance, and superior resistance to gasoline, oil and other hydrocarbons.

SABIC's Specialties Business LNP ELCRES EXL7414 is based on Polycarbonate (PC) siloxane copolymer resin. It is a medium flow, non-chlorinated, non-brominated flame retardant opaque grade. It offers excellent low temperature ductility (-40C), extremely thin wall flame retardant capability with UL94 V0 at 0.6mm, and in combination with excellent processability and release with opportunities for shorter cycle times compared to standard Polycarbonate. It is available in wide range of opaque colors and is an excellent candidate for a wide variety of applications such as the battery cover of fast-charging mobile phones that need to be compliant with IEC62368-1.

SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 2120 is a high-flow, 10% glass fiber-reinforced polyetherimide resin. This material is RoHS compliant, intrinsically flame retardant without the use of FR modifiers, and offers UL94 V0 at over 0.5 mm. It offers excellent dimensional stability, strength, stiffness, and creep resistance at high temperatures due to its high glass transition temperature of 217°C. This material is opaque and can be custom colored. SABIC offers renewable bio-based solutions certified by ISCC+ for this grade, which are available through differentiated color nomenclature.

SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 2220 is a high-flow resin with a 20% glass fiber reinforcement made from polyetherimide. This material is RoHS compliant and inherently flame retardant, without the need for any flame retardant additives, and offers a UL94 V0 rating at over 0.5 mm. It provides excellent dimensional stability, strength, stiffness, and creep resistance at high temperatures due to its high glass transition temperature of 217°C. This opaque material can be custom colored, and SABIC offers renewable bio-based solutions certified by ISCC+ for this grade, which can be identified by differentiated color nomenclature.

SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 1010UCL is an amorphous, transparent polyetherimide (PEI) thermoplastic offering enhanced flow and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C. 1010UCL offers the same performance as ULTEM 1010 resin and offers further enhanced cleanliness control for (optical) applications. The natural (uncolored) version of this grade is compliant with RoHS and also with Halogen Free standards as IEC 61249-2-21 and e.g. IPC 4101E. For colored versions, compliance needs to be checked case by case.

SABIC's Specialties Business SILTEM™ Resin STM1500 is a flexible polyetherimide (PEI)-siloxane copolymer for cable and wire coatings. It is RoHS compliant and suitable for use in the electrical and electronics industries, specifically in electrical components and infrastructure, hydrocarbons and energy, nuclear, industrial defense, electronic material handling, industrial material handling, and mass transportation applications, including aircraft interiors and rail. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 2320 is a high-flow, 30% glass fiber-reinforced polyetherimide resin. This material is RoHS compliant, is intrinsically flame retardant without the use of FR modifiers, and offers UL94 V0 at more than 0.5 mm. This material offers excellent dimension stability, strength, stiffness, and creep resistance up to high temperatures due to its high glass transition temperature of 217°C. This material is opaque and can be custom colored. SABIC's ISCC+-certified renewable bio-based solutions are available for this grade via differentiated color nomenclature.

SABIC's Specialties Business CYCOLOY CX7240 Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS) blend is an injection moldable, medium flow, non chlorinated/brominated flame retardant grade. It has a UL94 V0@.75mm, 5VA@3.0mm and 5VB@1.5mm flame rating. This grade has improved chemical resistance compared to standard PC/ABS blends and is a good candidate for thin wall applications.

SABIC's Specialties Business FLEX NORYL WCP761 resin is a high flow, flexible, non-reinforced injection moldable blend of Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) + Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE). This material contains non-halogenated flame retardant and carries a UL94 flame rating of V0 at 6mm. FLEX NORYL WCP761 resin is intended for evaluation in over-molding applications such as plugs, strain reliefs, and connectors. It has a Shore A Hardness reading of 78 and exhibits low specific gravity, very low water absorption, and dimensional stability.