Increase safety and dependability in transformers

You can combine safety and dependability by replacing mineral transformer oils with silicone transformer liquid.  Dow Corning® 561 Silicone Transformer Liquid, a dimethyl silicone insulating material for power transformers, provides a unique combination of dependable safety features and high-performance characteristics.

• Increase security, reduce fire and explosion risk -- Extremely stable, UL classified as "less flammable"
• Improve fire safety -- Lower heat release rate, lower smoke generation, and lower toxicity of combustion byproducts than other transformer oils
• Reduce power outages -- Thermal stability and oxidation resistance provide long life and low maintenance
• Meet electrical codes -- Meets US electrical code requirements, indoors and out, as well as various IEC requirements

Dow Corning 561 Silicone Transformer Liquid allows use of proven, reliable liquid transformer designs indoors or outdoors close to buildings where hydrocarbon fluids may present a fire hazard.

Specifically engineered and thoroughly tested for use in electrical power systems, Dow Corning 561 Silicone Transformer Liquid is among the least hazardous of all known engineering materials, making it an excellent alternative to organic transformer oil. Read All Transformers are NOT Created Equal (PDF size = 335KB).

Build electrical systems that meet the harshest demands Improve electrical insulation   Protect against environmental stresses and extend component service life.   Learn More Reduce power loss   Reduce grid power loss, improve safety and security, and reduce maintenance costs   Learn More Extend service life   Extend thermal stability and oxidation resistance.   Learn More Is your transformer fluid safe for the environment? Get the facts about the environmental benefits of a non-petroleum-based transformer fluid.   Natural Degradation of silicone Transformer Fluid (PDF size = 88 KB).

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