Benefits of Using Electrical Insulators in Various Industries

Electrical insulators are used in large amount in various industrial settings mainly because of certain key benefits.

It prevents or reduces the risk of equipment damages because of over exposure to fire or such other such other inflammable objects. When used with fiber glass, rock or slag wool, it helps to provide enhanced fire protection. Electrical insulators also help to control temperature variations, and also best controls surface temperatures for maximum protection and control.

One of the leading providers of rubber components is Baron Rubber. This Australia-based company was established in 1976 to manufacture different rubber components and assemblies for use in different industries including technology, railways, healthcare, automotive, and so on. For industrial use, Baron Rubber manufactures high quality of electrical insulators at an affordable price.

Insulation is a non-conductive material that is used to flow electric current through the same. Top quality insulation materials resist electrical leakage and prevent the wire’s current from coming into contact with other conductors. Such materials also eliminate chances of an accident or personal loss of life.

Rubber appears to be one of the best electrical insulators on earth today. Let us look at the different types of rubber insulators.

Thermoplastic Rubber

Thermoplastic Rubber is generally used to replace an ideal thermoset rubber. It has improved color, higher processing speed, and can be used in different temperature conditions. This kind of rubber also has excellent heat and age resistance.

Neoprene (Polychloroprene)

It is a synthetic thermoset rubber which needs to be vulcanized to get its desired qualities. It displays outstanding abrasion and is highly oil and solvent resistant. Neoprene is also known for its longer service life and it can withstand wide temperature conditions.

Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)

one of the best electrical insulators is Styrene Butadiene Rubber. It is a thermoset compound with qualities similar to Neoprene. This rubber has a temperature range of -55 degrees C to 90 degrees C.

Silicone

Baron Rubber is one of the leading suppliers of Silicone components in Australia. The company has opened a facility in Shanghai, China in 2006 to design and manufacture specialized silicone components for best possible use. Silicone is highly heat resistant and can be used in temperatures up to 180 degrees C. This material is also highly flexible and is used in varied electrical applications.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass can be used in temperatures up to 482degrees C. The common applications of fiberglass include heat treating, glass and ceramic kilns, foundries, and extensive applications in aluminum processing in various industries.

Rubber

Rubber insulation includes both natural rubber and SBR compounds each used in a wide range of industrial applications. Rubber has good water and alcohol resistance along with high electrical properties and good abrasion resistance.

Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)

One of the highly demanding electrical insulators is Ethylene Propylene Rubber that is used in high-voltage cables. It is also used in applications in the mining industry. These rubbers have great heat, oxidation, weathering, water, acid, alcohol, and alkali resistance.

Baron Rubber manufactured electrical insulators can be used in varied applications in environmentally controlled industries such as coal-fired and oil-fired plants, rock products processing plants, salt, wood waste boilers, and more.

Author Bio

The writer is an expert in the field of industrial technology with focus on Electrical Insulators. For more information visit Baron Rubber.

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