Products in Jacketing & Insulation

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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SLL318 is a linear low density polyethylene, copolymer of butene-1, developed specifically for cast film extrusion applications. Films produced with this product exhibit excellent mechanical properties and enhanced sealability. With a minimum biobased carbon content of 87%, as determined by ASTM D6866, this grade aligns with sustainable practices. Additionally, it contains oxidant additives to further enhance its performance.

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DiTech Flame Retardant A is a high quality standard grade of Calcium Borosilicate used in a wide variety of applications.

MultiTech D has good electrical properties under humid conditions, superior heat resistance, and superior arc resistance. Typical applications include heating appliance insulation, welding equipment nozzle insulation, heat barriers and specialty bearing applications. MultiTech D also complies with MIL-I-24768/17, Type GSG and ASTM D709 Type IV Grade G-7.

Plastics Parts & Shapes A the market proven formulation of flame retardant polypropylene electrical insulation material from ITW Plastics Parts & Shapes A, offers exceptional reliability and durability for a variety of industrial and consumer product applications. It offers superior dielectric strength, an elevated temperature rating, and exceptional moisture and chemical resistance to protect sensitive electronic elements from dielectric or environmental damage. It can also be used as a physical barrier that protects general users or service workers from the dangers of exposure to electrically charged components. In addition, Plastics Parts & Shapes A can easily be scored and folded into three-dimensional shapes, making it a highly versatile product that substantially reduces the costs associated with, fabricating, warehousing and shipping.

Plastics Crosslinking Agent contains a crosslinking promoter in an ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) polymer matrix. This cross-linkable compound is based on Plastics Crosslinking Agent and is supplied in cylindrical pellet form, approximately 3.2 mm long by 2.0 mm in diameter.

Elastomers EPR is an oil and solvent resistant off-white colorable polymeric composition in pellet form, based on EPDM rubber containing peroxide curing agent, ready for extrusion in a conventional CV or dry cure extrusion line. Cables jacketed with this compound are recognized for balanced properties including excellent heat and deformation resistance at high temperatures, oil resistance, and superior mechanical properties and is suitable for operation up to 450F (230C) in appropriate cable construction when extruded and cured consistent with industry standards.

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.

WACKER® Silicone Paste P 250 is an opaque paste with a medium consistency and slight thixotropic properties. It possesses good electrical properties, including insulation, relative permittivity, and electric strength. Additionally, it exhibits strong adhesion to metals and ceramic materials. When applied as a coating, WACKER® Silicone Paste P 250 provides excellent water repellency, offering a certain level of protection against corrosion. The paste's low viscosity makes it easy to use as an embedding compound, release agent, or lubricant in various applications.

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.

ELASTOSIL® R Plus 4360/60 MH is a two-component, high consistency silicone rubber specifically designed for the manufacture of extruded articles. The vulcanizates produced using this silicone rubber exhibit excellent elasticity (rebound resilience) and demonstrate good tear resistance. In comparison to other platinum curing grades like the ELASTOSIL® R plus 4305 series, ELASTOSIL® R Plus 4360/60 MH showcases improved physical resistance.

HDK® N20 is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. This white colloidal powder offers high purity and serves multiple purposes. One of the primary applications of HDK® N20 is as a thickening and thixotropic agent in organic systems such as unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and cosmetics. Additionally, it functions as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

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.

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® 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.

HDK® H15 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H15 is commonly utilized as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. Additionally, it serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H15 functions as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders.

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.

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.

HDK® H20 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. It also serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone-elastomers. Additionally, HDK® H20 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

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® Paste AP is an opaque to whitish paste with a medium consistency. It exhibits good values for electrical insulation, permittivity, and dielectric strength. Additionally, POWERSIL® Paste AP shows minimal swelling of silicone elastomers it comes in contact with, thanks to the utilization of a special phenyl-silicone oil.

HDK® H30 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H30 finds application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various industries including coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and others. Additionally, it is utilized as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, specifically silicone-elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H30 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

HDK® T40 is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® T40 finds applications in flexographic printing, gravure printing, industrial wood coatings, inkjet paper, offset printing, and printing inks.

POWERSIL® 590 is a purpose-built, thermally stabilized, one-component silicone sealant with a retarded curing process. Its low viscosity makes it easy to cast, and it offers primerless adhesion. This protective silicone sealant is specifically designed for cable jointing applications. In the absence of moisture, POWERSIL® 590 remains in a liquid state for an extended period, preventing the formation of voids.

ELASTOSIL® E209 is a one-component silicone rubber with low viscosity that cures at room temperature under the influence of atmospheric humidity. It has a flowable consistency and utilizes an acetoxy-cure mechanism. ELASTOSIL E209 demonstrates good primerless adhesion to a variety of substrates. For optimal results in specific applications, it is recommended to conduct preliminary tests to optimize the conditions.

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.

GENIOSIL® XL 10 is an alkoxyvinyl silane compound. When exposed to moisture, the silane undergoes hydrolysis, resulting in the release of methanol. This hydrolysis process leads to the formation of silanols, which have the ability to react with each other and form siloxanes. The applications of GENIOSIL® XL 10 include marine and protective coatings, plastic additives, and plastic crosslinking.

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.

WACKER® Silicone Paste P 300 is an opaque paste with a medium to soft consistency and slight thixotropic properties. It possesses good electrical properties, including insulation, relative permittivity, and electric strength. Additionally, it exhibits strong adhesion to metals and ceramic materials. When applied as a coating, WACKER® Silicone Paste P 300 provides excellent water repellency, offering a certain level of protection against corrosion. The paste's low viscosity makes it easy to use as an embedding compound, release agent, or lubricant in various applications.

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.

GENIOSIL® GF 56 is an alkoxyvinylsilane. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a distinctive aromatic odor. In the presence of moisture, it undergoes hydrolysis (releasing ethanol) to form silanols, which can further react with each other to generate siloxanes. Acting as a bifunctional molecule, GENIOSIL® GF 56 serves as a molecular bridge between organic and inorganic substrates.

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.

HDK® T30 is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® T30 is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds application in inkjet paper, make-up, powder coatings, printing inks, and rheology control.

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.

ELASTOSIL® R 757/60 is a high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) known for its exceptional resistance to hot air, especially when a heat stabilizer is added. The material exhibits excellent tear resistance, a low compression set, and high elasticity. It is suitable for use in appliance cables that comply with UL 758 and have a temperature rating of 250 oC.

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.