MOLYKOTE™ 5 Silicone Compound 150gm Tube
Silmid P/N: DC5165G
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Molykote 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 Tube
Product Colour
White
Brand
MOLYKOTE
Manufacturer Name
DuPont de Nemours
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 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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