Cables & wires
SiF cable: Laid individually core for core
The great strength of silicone cables lies in their large temperature range. They can be used between around +180°C and -50°C. The permissible temperature peaks are even higher. Silicone cables remain very firm at very high temperatures, whereas common insulation materials would soon become brittle. The suppleness of the sheathing is retained at low temperatures. Silicone cables are usually used on account of their resistance to high temperatures. They are used, for example, for connecting thermal elements and radiators as well as for the internal wiring of lamps. They are used in control cabinet construction, for connecting fans and in air-conditioning technology as well as generally in units where high temperatures occur.
SiF cables are temperature-resistant and halogen-free
The SiF is a single core wire. It comprises a tin-plated, fine-wired strand. It is insulated with a standardised silicone compound of the type 2GI1 according to VDE 0207-20. Such single core cables are ideal for internal wiring at high or even low temperatures. The only prerequisite is that they are protected against mechanical load by means of a housing or control cabinet for example. An additional advantage of the SiF cable: It is halogen-free and flame-resistant. This makes it suitable for installations in public buildings. SiF cables and other silicone cables are the ideal solution for the wiring of lamps, air-conditioning systems and heating in public buildings and plants.
Resistant to aggressive media in many cases
Silicone cables like the SIF are also resistant to many chemical media. These include oils, alcohols, acids and lyes as well as vegetable and animal fats. The SiF is resistant to oxygen, ozone and all weathers. This means additional safety when using SiF cables. When planning and designing with silicone cables, ensure sufficient ventilation. Then the mechanical properties of silicone cables remain intact up to 180°C. These cables even tolerate temperatures up to +200°C for short periods. Single core cables of the type SiF have a nominal voltage of 300/500 V. The test voltage is 2000 V. The cable with the soft silicone sheath can be bent easily: When laid fixed, the bending diameter may be up to 6 x outer diameter. If bent only once, this bending may even be 3 x outer diameter.
Silicone cable SiF available in many variants
There is hardly any other cable available in so many variants as the SiF. The conductor cross-sections have a very wide range from 0.25 mm2 to 95 mm2. The outer diameters are 1.9 mm to 22.5 mm. One special feature is the variety of core colours. There is a choice of: yellow/green, black, blue, grey, beige, yellow, green, orange, pink, red, violet and white. In other words, there are several other colours that can be used for marking in addition to the usual range for cores. This allows technicians and fitters to assign the wires easily to the correct connections during installation and repair.