SILON Compounds Make Better Cables
SILON was founded as a polyamide filament yarn producer in 1950. At present, SILON designs, produces and sells polyolefin-based performance compounds and polyester fibres for applications in the construction and automotive industries, for hygiene, medical and general applications. Our experts have extensive experience working in the contract compounding field, helping customers to develop, innovate and outsource new products. SILON has successfully offered high-grade PE-Xb on the pipe and cable market under the brand name TABOREX® since 1994. Since 2017, when SILON invested in high-end Buss technology, it has been successfully supplying high-performance HFFR and XLPE thermoplastic compounds to the market under its own brand, TABOCAB. SILON cable compounds are the best choice for the production of power, renewable, control, signal and communication cables, as well as automotive and e-mobility cables. www.silon.eu | www.silon-cablecompounds.eu
TABOCAB Cable Compounds “Best in class”: XLPE provides a very low loss factor, a low dielectric constant and excellent insulation properties (volume resistivity > 1.3x1016 Ω.cm at 90°C), which makes it the most suitable for Data and Communication cables. XLPE has a high dielectric strength in combination with superior low-temperature flexibility, which makes it suitable for automotive and other transport applications. In combinations with LSF0H/HFFR jacketing, it can be used in safety cable applications across fields. LSF0H/HFFR materials have the same performance as standard halogenated materials without showing smoke, high toxicity or corrosiveness of fumes. These factors are the most critical, as lives can be saved in case of fire. XLPE allows service temperatures up to 125°C and short-term maximum peak temperatures above 200°C without the danger of hydrochloric acid being released, as occurs in PVC, making it suitable for solar cables. XLPE shows generally good chemical resistance to acids, alkali, organics and mineral oils, e.g., to meet aerospace requirements. Due to its low water uptake, XLPE does not show treeing effect like polar polymers, and is therefore suitable for power distribution cables. Quality Certificates certified by TÜV N ORD CERT Ltd. | IATF 16949:2016 | ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 14001:2015
follows the latest EU trends XLPE LSF0H/HFFR • Easy process and high-speed production • Excellent dielectric properties • Balance of physical and barrier performance • Lower compound weight • Suitable for thin-wall applications • Excellent fire retardancy performance INDUSTRIAL MV 5.0 % 2.0 % RAILWAY 8.0 % HV 1.0 % AUTOMOTIVE 42.0 % • Easy processability • Customized products • TPO and PE-Xb Solutions available • Produced on high-end Buss technology 1.8 % TELECOM AUTOMOTIVE 42.0 % LV INDUSTRIAL 1.9 % 5.5 % RAILWAY MV 21.2 % 51.8 % LV 9.0 % 8.8 % SHIPPING, AEROSPACE, ETC.
Electrical power is an integral part of the transport segment and its importance will grow in subsequent years. New technologies such as autonomous systems, e-mobility, sensoring, and augmented reality will completely reshape the entire car market and cars themselves in the years to come. The trend is already visible – in current cars electronics account for up to 18 % of a car’s value with a minimum of 25 kg of cabling for every ton of car, and this ratio is expected to gradually grow. Together with growing requirements for safety, the rising requirements for T3, T4 XLPE-based and HFFR-based cables are expected to be reflected in the prices. Usage of LSF0H/HFFR in railway applications is already a hot topic nowadays to pass specifications in order to save lives. Therefore, SILON’s activities will cover solutions for upcoming cable products and will comply with the current standards and requirements of ISO 6722 in automotive under-the-hood applications and EN 45545 in railway cabin & safety applications. Automotive Railway Single-core/multi core Cables T3, LSF0H/HFFR cables LV Power, signaling, communication for vehicles, tunnels and ground
The power consumption forecast for the European region for 2030 is expected to be +30% of the current demand. A similar projection can be assumed worldwide. Together with rising population & urbanization and growing requirements for high-voltage power, data and communication networks, the demand for specific industrial solutions is expected to accelerate. From power generation to data transmission, you can work with confidence from start to finish when you place your trust in SILON cable compounds. SILON cable compounds are designed to provide excellent service and long-term reliability and resistance to industrial and environmental abuse, including extreme temperatures, abrasion, impacts, tension, flexing or chemicals. SILON compounds can be used in: instrumentation cables up to 600 V, flexible control and Power cables up to 2 kV, Grid connection cables.
The increasing share of renewable energy sources in power production portfolios globally, the prioritization of distributed power generation and onsite power utilization have a tremendous impact on the grid design of buildings and construction in terms of greater demands for power transmission capacities, low environmental issues as well as safety. To meet the increasing demands and minimize cable makers’ expenses for the validation of new materials in their products, SILON offers a unique package combination of easy process moisture-cured HFFR XLPE insulation, bedding and jackets of TPO-based compounds specifically designed for LSF0H/HFFR low-voltage power cables up to 1 kV and operating temperature 90°C. Our solutions comply with the requirements of: VDE 0207/24 HM4 IEC 60502-1 type ST 8 IEC 60502-1 XLPE
In the last decade, the renewable energy sector has become increasingly more cost competitive compared to other power sources. Based on Lazard’s annual analyses, the level cost of energy from solar and wind declined by 86 % and 67 % respectively between 2009 – 2017. The current limitation on renewable power source is the lack of production-on-demand ability. Therefore, SILON is carefully monitoring the current state of the area in power storage Solutions to deliver the right product to the customer at the right time. For this sector, SILON can offer XLPE insulation and the PEX HFFR jacket compound, both moisture-cured and designed for photovoltaic and grid connection cables of up to 1.5 kV, with service temperature -40 – +90°C and extended service life (20,000 h @ 120°C). These products comply with the requirements of: DIN EN 6332-1-2 ISO EN 50618 TÜV 2 PfG 1169/08. 07 Currently, our R&D department is working on solutions suitable for low-voltage power cables in onshore and offshore wind turbines.
Development takes place in close cooperation with the customer. Our experts’ extensive knowledge and understanding of the client’s needs, in combination with market requirements, is the foundation for successful long-term partnerships. Our technical experts can assist in choosing the best product for your specific The SILON Competence center also includes: • Compound lines for small-scale productions • Testing cable extrusion line • Diverse compounding technologies including Buss • De Lama autoclave – for silane crosslinkable PE-Xb materials • R&D Development: Rotational rheometer, DSC, TGA, GC, HPLC, Oxygen Index (LOI), Flame chamber for UL 94, equipment for a variety of stress testing, Climatic chambers, etc. needs and can support you in characterizing your process needs in technical terms via our research laboratory. To boost our competencies, SILON has made significant investments in high-end Buss technology. We firmly believe that SILON will become a preferred partner for tailor-made solutions in the cable industry.
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