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EV silicone connector for electric vehicle charging are referred to as EV Charging Connectors. These connectors are affixed to the charging cable and enable the electric vehicle to be charged.
As previously stated, the capacity for rapid charging and autonomy are the two primary factors that influence customer adoption of EVs. Owners of electric vehicles can now “fill up” with electricity at lightning-fast speeds at both home charging installations and the expanding network of public charging stations.
For instance, the most cutting-edge chargers can be charged to 80 percent capacity in just 20 minutes. A very high amount of electricity must be able to flow through these charger cables safely and effectively.
For instance, ultra-rapid DC chargers provide power from 100 kW to up to 350 kW for the increasingly high-capacity batteries in new high-end EVs, while rapid DC chargers, which are currently the most common type, provide power at 50 kW (125A).
The materials used to make these cables need to have the highest insulation heat resistance capacities in order to withstand this level of electrical flow. In comparison to all other insulation materials (PVC, polyethylene, etc.), silicone rubber is the insulation material of choice for EV battery cables because of its thermal resistance to both heat and cold.
From -60°C to +250°C, silicone-protected EV silicone connector can withstand significant temperature variations. This means that owners of electric vehicles can charge their batteries safely in the arctic and withstand the heating caused by the high voltage output in the cable and charger.
Silicone rubber’s flexibility is another important reason to use it for electric vehicle charging cables. The owner of the vehicle can easily manipulate the cable, especially in the cold winter months, like they would with a conventional electrical cable or gas hose.
The Global EV silicone connector market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
A new line of EV silicone connectors has been introduced by Dow, a global chemical manufacturer. The new SILASTIC SA 994X LSR series is intended for the mobility and transportation sectors and is made for two-component injection molding with thermoplastic substrates.
The new product line is geared toward automotive applications and includes environmental protection seals for the lidar and radar housings of autonomous vehicles as well as connector seals, battery vent gasket seals, and radiator gasket seals for electric and hybrid vehicles.
According to the company, the products provide manufacturers with advantages such as instant and robust adhesion to a variety of plastic and metal substrates without the need for additional heat treatment, durable adhesion under heat and humidity, rapid development of bond strength, and a shelf life of twelve months.
