Silane
crosslinkable EPDM for low and medium
voltage cable insulation.
Special
Characteristics
A silane crosslinkable rubber compound,
curable when exposed to moist conditions.
The compound is processed in the same
way as a non-curable rubber giving good
extrudability at high output rates.
The graft component SX5O5 is mixed with
a crosslinking catalyst masterbatch
CM493 or CM497 generally in the ratio
95:5. Compound SX5O5:CM493 or CM497
passed type tests for use at up to and
including 33 kV.
Density
g/cm²
Tensile
Strength
N/mm²
Elongation %
General
Notes
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0.9
9
350
Use up to 36kV
SX505NT:CM401 or CM493
Silane
crosslinkable tree retardant EPDM for
low and medium voltage cable insulation.
Special
Characteristics
A silane crosslinkable tree retardant
rubber compound, curable when exposed
to moist conditions. The compound is
processed in the same way as a non-curable
rubber giving good extrudability at
high output rates. The graft component
SX505NT is mixed with a crosslinking
catalyst masterbatch CM401 generally
in the ratio 95:5. The graft compound
contains a non-staining stabiliser and
a demonstrably effective tree retardant,
giving outstanding long-term retention
of dielectric strength. SX505NT is intended
for use at up to and including 36 kV.
Density
g/cm²
Tensile
Strength
N/mm²
Elongation %
General
Notes
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0.9
9
350
Use up to 36kV
incorporates a tree retardant
SX510:CM493 or CM497
Silane
crosslinkable EPDM for flexible low
voltage cable insulation.
Special
Characteristics
A silane crosslinkable rubber compound,
curable when exposed to moist conditions.
The compound is processed in the same
way as a non-curable rubber giving good
extrudability at high output rates.
The graft component SX510 is mixed with
a crosslinking catalyst masterbatch
CM493 or CM497 generally in the ratio
95:5. Compound SX51O:CM493 or CM497
has been approved for use at 1kv and
has improved flexibility over other
AEI EPDM compounds.
Density
g/cm²
Tensile
Strength
N/mm²
Elongation %
General
Notes
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0.9
9
350
Flexible for
LV insulation
SX554:CM493 & SX554:CM497
Silane
crosslinkable EPDM for flexible low
voltage cable insulation.
Special
Characteristics
A silane crosslinkable rubber compound, curable when exposedto moist
conditions. The compound is processed in the same wayas a non-curable
rubber giving good extrudability at high outputrates. The graft component
SX554 is mixed with a crosslinkingcatalyst masterbatch CM493 or CM497
generally in the ratio95:5. Compound SX554:CM493 or CM497 has been
approvedfor use at 1kV and has improved flexibility over other AEI
EPDMcompounds.
Density
g/cm²
Tensile
Strength
N/mm²
Elongation
%
General
Notes
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0.90
9
420
Low Voltage
Cable Insulation
Tracking Resistant Sheathing (Silane XL)
SX524:CM424 or CM424/1
Tough
electrical tracking resistant crosslinkable
sheathing grade suitable for ADSS and
other outdoor application.
Special
Characteristics
A silane crosslinkable sheathing compounds
curable by exposure to moist conditions.
The graft component SX524 is mixed with
a crosslinking catalyst masterbatch
CM424/1 or CM424 generally in the ratio
95:5. The compound has been specially
developed for cables, in particular
optical fibre ADSS (all dielectric self-supporting)
communication cables, to be installed
on overhead power distribution networks.
The material has excellent tracking
and UV resistance, suitable for outdoor
use.
Density
g/cm²
Tensile
Strength
N/mm²
Elongation %
General
Notes
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1.4
10
300
For ADSS cable
Flexible Sheathing (Silane
XL)
SX541:CM401
Flexible
sheathing compound.
Special
Characteristics
A Silane crosslinkable flame retardant
flexible insulation and sheathing compound
designed to offer TPE properties at
lower cost. The graft component SX541
is mixed with a crosslinking catalyst
masterbatch CM401 generally in the ratio
95:5. The compound is processed in the
same way as non-curable TPE compounds,
giving good extrudability at normal
output rates, with crosslinking off-line
when exposed to moist conditions.
Density
g/cm²
OI
Tensile
Strength
N/mm²
Elongation %
General
Notes
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1.18
25
10
580
Similar to TPE
contains halogen
SX552:CM424
Flexible
Silane crosslinkable Polythylene for
low voltage cable insulation.
Special
Characteristics
A silane crosslinkable Polyethylene
compound, curable when exposed to moist
conditions. The compound is processed
in the same way as a non-curable rubber
giving good extrudability at high output
rates. The graft component SX552 is
mixed with a crosslinking catalyst masterbatch
CM424 generally in the ratio 95:5. Compound
SX552:CM424 has been approved for use
at 1kV and has improved flexibility
over other AEI Polyethylene Compounds.
Density
g/cm²
Tensile
Strength
N/mm²
Elongation
%
General
Notes
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0.88
9.5
600
Use up to 1kV
SX558:CM401
Ambient
cure silane crosslinkable polyethylene
for lowvoltage power cable insulation.
Special
Characteristics
A silane crosslinkable polyethylene compound for insulation ofpower
cables and heating cables, possessing outstandingextrudability at
high output rates. The graft component SX558 ismixed with a crosslinking
catalyst masterbatch CM401 generallyin the ratio 95:5. SX558:CM401
compound can also be cured atambient temperatures and is specifically
designed for small andsector shaped cables.
Density
g/cm²
Tensile
Strength
N/mm²
Elongation
%
General
Notes
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0.93
19
450
Low Voltage
Cable Insulation
Process Plus SX522C:CM401
Ambient
cure silane crosslinkable polyethylene
for low voltage power cable insulation.
Special
Characteristics
A silane crosslinkable polyethylene compound for insulation ofpower
cables and possessing outstanding extrudability at highoutput rates.
The graft component SX522C is mixed with acrosslinking catalyst masterbatch
CM401 generally in the ratio95:5. Process Plus SX522C:CM401 shows
minimum point anddie drool, low scorch characteristics and high productionefficiency.
This process plus SX522C:CM401 compound can alsobe cured at ambient
temperatures and is specifically designed forpower cables.