Silicoul is a high quality grade of silicone coated cable made from a flexible tinned copper core, separating tape, silicone rubber and a special synthetic reinforcing braid as a final coat. The reliability, cost effectiveness and general versatility of these cables has led them to be adopted as the industry standard for wiring a variety of different machines and applications. Silicoul 6.6kV Silicone Coated Cable is grey in colour and withstands continuous operating temperatures between -60ºC and 180ºC (as well as short-term peaks up to 230ºC). It exhibits good flexibility and is easy to work with. Silicoul 6.6kV Cable Characteristics Excellent mechanical strength Good resistance to Ozone and Corona Bending radius 5 x d. Compatible with most impregnation varnishes Excellent ageing resistance Good resistance to thermal shock and UV Withstands continuous temperatures between -60ºC and 180ºC Withstands short-term exposure up to 230ºC Working voltage: 7.2kV Grey in colour Approvals and Standards Silicoul 6.6kV Silicone Coated Cable carries the following approvals: F1 rated as per NF F 16-101 Type approval certificates for use in shipbuilding industry , IEC 60092-350 standards. Fire behaviour – Meets requirements of IEC 60331-21, IEC 60332-1 et IEC 60332-3-22 tests. Typical Applications for Silicoul 6.6kV Cable Wiring of rotating machines: incl. motors, alternators and generators. Wiring of static machines: incl. transformers, inductors, inverters and choppers. The shipbuilding, transport and rail sectors. Power supply. Availability of Silicoul 6.6kV Silicone Coated Cable Silicoul 6.6kV is available from Associated Gaskets in a variety of different sizes (listed below). Where possible, we’ll offer to  supply in lengths as short as one metre to help you eliminate wastage and unnecessary stock holdings. The less common sizes (usually under 6mm² and over 185mm²) may be subject to minimum order requirements. Nominal Cross Section Nominal Outer Diameter 4mm²* 8.2mm 6mm² 9.1mm 10mm² 10.3mm 16mm² 11.5mm 25mm² 13.0mm 35mm² 14.6mm 50mm² 16.7mm 70mm² 18.3mm 95mm² 20.5mm 120mm² 22.6mm 150mm² 24.9mm 185mm² 26.4mm 240mm² 30.2mm 300mm² 32.9mm 400mm² 37.0mm In addition to the 6.6kV Silicoul Cable described on this page, Silicoul is also available in 1.1kV, 3.7kV and 13.8kV grades. For more information on these other grades, the 6.6kV listed here, or to discuss the best cable solution for your application please contact your local Associated Gaskets branch. We’ll be more than happy to assist. Additional Information and Resources Silicoul Silicone Coated 6.6 kV Cable TDS Silicoul is a registered trademark of Omerin.
