Silane Crosslinking technology is by far the most flexible and easiest to implement. The two step process (SIOPLAS), can often fit in existing PE extrusion equipement, requiring no further investment.
The table below compares Silane technology against Beta irradiation and a tradional free radical process (peroxide + co-monomer). It shows that Silane exhibits an unique set of cost effective processing benefits
(*) Beta irradiation equipment remains costly. This also may require the uncured extrusion to be transported to an off-site facility for curing. Cost for investment, shipment and handling must be evaluated carefully.
