Why Use Silane Crosslinking Technology?

Silane Crosslinked PE is called PEX or XLPE

For high performance polyethylene applications, requiring higher temperature, creep, abrasion and chemical resistances, crosslinking is a must. Of all the crosslinking technologies, Silane is the one which exhibits the greatest process flexibility (by providing the possibility to trigger the crosslinking after extrusion) and superior mechanical performance. As opposed to other processes, Silane Crosslinking technology is easy to implement and does not require special processing equipment.

Crosslinking with Vinylsilanes is flexible, easy and cost effective

In this center, we will give you an overview of the benefits of Silane Crosslinking technology as well as its applications.

Processing benefits		End product benefits
Trigger Crosslinking at the desired time Easy reactivity adjustment High Processing Rates No special equipment required		Increased operating temperatures Better impact resistance versus peroxide crosslinking Increased chemical and environmental crack resistance Increased abrasion resistance Improved low temperature properties

Applications of PEX
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Wire and Cable

Improved PE pipes performances with Silanes

PEX Pipes

Heat Shrinkable tubes