Waterproof grease made by mixing a thickener and silicone oil is known to be Dielectric Silicone Grease. This product finds its use in many walks of life. Its most common applications include scoreboards, high voltage poles, battery terminals, gaskets, outdoor lighting, traffic lights, transformers, switching mechanisms, seals, O-rings, electrical contacts, spark plugs, fasteners, plastic insulators, and disconnects. It is basically a translucent substance that assists in protecting and sealing electrical conductors from sand, dust, dirt, etc.
Advantages
As a widely used substance, Dielectric Silicone Grease is known to be beneficial in the following ways:
● It has a very low volatility
● It can endure a great temperature range from -40°C to +200°C
● The product is known for its high dielectric strength.
● It has a very high degree of resistance from humidity, salt spray and corrosives.
● The product possesses ideal qualities such as no toxicity, and is non-melting and odorless.
● It is chemically inert in nature.
● The product poses moisture resistance and has extreme water repellency qualities. The latter prevents a water film from forming.
● With the help of its many qualities, this is a product that can be a good adhesion on numerous glass, metals, ceramic, plastic, rubber substrates, etc.
● There is a very good thermal and oxidation stability in the dielectric silicone grease.
● It is very much compatible with rubber, plastic, and metal pairings.
Usage
This is a product that includes many applications that mostly include the protection and sealing qualities that it has to offer. It is used on various surfaces and provides the barrier that is required in order to impart the high surface resistivity. It can even find its use as an assembly lubricant for numerous pairings, for instance, metal - rubber, metal - plastic, etc. It also eliminates the risk of flashovers and significantly minimizes electrical leakage.