DOWSIL™ 5 Silicone Compound 150gm (5.3oz) Tube
Dowsil 5 Silicone Compound is a dielectric compound used on insulators and bushings; as a lubricant for high-current switches, grease-like silicone paste with phenylmethyl-based fluid.
Technical Information
- Commodity Code 34039900
- Country of Origin Germany
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Product Information
Dowsil 5 Silicone Compound is a dielectric compound used on insulators and bushings; as a lubricant for high-current switches, grease-like silicone paste with phenylmethyl-based fluid.
Features:
- Nonconductive
- Water repellent
- Long lasting
- Easy to apply
- Helps prevent 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 traveling inside the rubber jacket of 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
Please note this product was previously known as Dow Corning.
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