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Dowsil 5 Silicone Compound serves as a dielectric material for insulators and bushings. It also functions as a lubricant for high-current switches, presenting itself as a grease-like silicone paste with a fluid base derived from phenylmethyl.

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DOWSIL™ 5 Silicone Compound 150gm (5.3oz) Tube

Silmid P/N: DC5165G
DOWSIL™ 5 Silicone Compound 150gm (5.3oz) Tube
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Dowsil 5 Silicone Compound serves as a dielectric material for insulators and bushings. It also functions as a lubricant for high-current switches, presenting itself as a grease-like silicone paste with a fluid base derived from phenylmethyl.

Technical Information

  • Commodity Code 34039900
  • Country of Origin Germany

Data Sheets

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Product Properties

Pack Size
150gm (5.3oz) Tube
Product Colour
White
Brand
DOWSIL
Manufacturer Name
Dow Chemical Company
Also Known As
Dow Corning 5 Silicone Compound

Product Information

Features:

  • Nonconductive
  • Water repellent
  • Long-lasting
  • Easy to apply
  • Helps prevent the formation of conductive paths

Applications:

  • Applications where improved metal-to-metal lubricity (compared to other Dow Corning brand silicone compounds) is needed
  • To help prevent arcing and flashovers on insulators and bushings
  • As a contact lubricant on high-voltage equipment
  • To lubricate static and dynamic O-ring seals in hot-melt adhesive equipment
  • To help prevent rust and corrosion on insulator threads and bolts; also helps in removal of insulators and hardware for replacement
  • As a water-repellent filling material to help prevent moisture from travelling inside the rubber jacket of the service entrance cable (can be injected using a grease gun with a needle-type nozzle)
  • To help prevent oxidation and corrosion on contacts and band-tightening screws of socket-type watt-hour meters

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