SiliFlex Wire & Cable

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Calmont supplies SiliFlex wire and cable, an ultra-fine, limber stranded construction insulated by Silicone rubber and distinguished by its extreme limpness and flexibility

Inherently soft and pliable, SiliFlex wire and cable can be tailored for a variety of applications such as extreme low temperature flexibility, extreme heat resistance, optimum radiation and flame resistance and high strength and purity.

FEATURES	APPLICATIONS
Resistant to temperature extremes Excellent electrical properties Easily stripped Light weight Corona resistant High radiation resistance	Pliable and flexible even in the high voltage and high altitude conditions of aerospace Extremely suitable for biomedical use where flexible instrumentation cables are needed. A type of SiliFlex is available that will meet FDA standards Robotic and sensor cables requiring flexibility and low noise

Electrical Properties

DC Volume Resistivity (ohm-CM)

1 x 1015

Dielectric Strength (VPM on .075 slab)

550 - 700

Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz

2.9 - 3.5

Power Factor at 60 Hz

0.002 - 0.004

Radiation Resistance (Roentgens)

1 x 108

Physical Properties

Specific Gravity

1.20 - 1.45

Elongation (%)

125 (min.)

Shore Hardness (A Scale)

65 (average)

Tensile Strength (PSI)

800 - 1,100

Thermal Properties

Temperature Rating

-73°C to 204°C (-100°F to 400°F)

Estimated Useful Life at:

-62°C (-80°F)
121°C (250°F)
149°C (300°F)
204°C (400°F)
260°C (500°F)

Indefinite
10 years
5 years
2 years
3 months

Flame Resistance

Siliflex is available with a self-extinguishing Silicone rubber insulation that will pass the Underwriter's Laboratories® VW-1 flame test and the 45° angle flame test of MIL-W-16878

Medical Usage

SiliFlex made with medical grade Silicone rubber—compounded under clean room conditions—can be used for medical implantation. To maintain the highest level of purity, non-pigmented insulation is available.