The heat-shrinkable silicone rubber tubing “ST-OR SERIES” is a product developed for busbar covering. Using it for the insulation covering of busbars will contribute to improving the reliability of power distribution systems and reducing the labor required for busbar processing.
Busbars are subjected to high currents and voltages and are protected with tape, tubing, or other insulating parts. Busbars used in EVs and HEVs must endure even higher voltages and currents and thus require insulating parts that provide more advanced properties, including superior electrical insulation and heat resistance.
The ST-OR Type heat-shrinkable silicone rubber tubing for busbar covering, which Shin-Etsu Chemical has just developed, is a new product meeting these requirements. The major features of the product are as follows:
- High electrical insulating properties inherent in silicone.
- Outstanding heat and cold resistance, allowing stable performance even in the harshest conditions.
- Bright orange on the outer surface, making the product suitable for insulative covering of busbars, which can be used as an alternative to high-voltage cables.
- Retention of flexibility typical of silicone rubber even after heat shrinking.
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