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Volsun Silicone Rubber Cold Shrink Tubing Protects European Clients' Offshore Solar Projects
On the coast of the North Sea in Belgium, a large offshore solar power plant is continuously transmitting clean electricity against the sea breeze and waves. However, behind this azure expanse, the power plant's junction boxes and connectors are constantly exposed to a harsh environment of high salt and high humidity, facing severe challenges such as salt spray corrosion and UV aging, leading to performance fluctuations and continuously rising maintenance costs. This is why our Belgian client approached us.
Offshore solar projects differ from those on land. The pervasive salt spray accelerates the electrochemical corrosion of metal joints, while intense UV radiation easily causes ordinary protective materials to become brittle and crack. The client's existingheatshrink tube and tape protection solutions were insufficient to meet the requirements for long-term stable operation, urgently requiring a comprehensive protective product with IP68 waterproof sealing, UV resistance, and corrosion resistance.
Thus, Volsun silicone rubber cold shrink tubing stood out.
After understanding the client's pain points, the Volsun technical team responded quickly, conducting multiple rounds of in-depth online communication with the client. We have detailed the product characteristics of Volsun silicone rubber cold shrink tubing: Made of high-performance silicone rubber, it features a built-in pre-expanded support strip. During installation, simply remove the support strip, and the tubing automatically shrinks, tightly wrapping around the junction box and connector joints to form an impeccable seal.
More importantly, this product perfectly meets the demanding requirements of the marine environment:
- IP68 waterproof rating: Ensures safe operation even after prolonged immersion in seawater.
- Excellent UV resistance and salt spray corrosion resistance: Effectively resists outdoor aging and extends service life.
- Superior elasticity and high/low temperature resistance: Adapts to temperature variations in coastal areas, maintaining a durable seal without cracking
Testing and verification, winning trust and cooperation
At the customer's request, we promptly sent samples for on-site testing. In accelerated aging tests and waterproof tests simulating a real marine environment, Volsun silicone rubber cold shrink tubing performed stably, with all performance indicators meeting or exceeding expectations. The customer's technical team reported, "The cold shrink tubing is very easy to install, the sealing effect is immediate, and its corrosion resistance has left a deep impression on us."
Based on comprehensive test data and smooth technical communication, the customer ultimately decided to enter into a long-term supply agreement with Volsun. Today, thousands of Volsun silicone rubber cold shrink tubing are silently protecting the electrical connection points of that offshore photovoltaic array, ensuring its efficient and stable operation.
This success story from a Belgian customer once again demonstrates Volsun's customer-centric and technology-driven service philosophy. Volsun will continue to dedicate itself to the research and innovation of high-performance protective products, contributing our professionalism and reliability to the global green energy cause.
