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APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
ROGERS PROVIDES PETROCHEMICAL FACILITIES WITH
RELIABLE JUNCTION BOX HEATER CONNECTORS
Rogers ARLON® Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Used to Design Molded Connectors
CUSTOMER PROBLEM
Heaters are a crucial component for petrochemical companies, especially those operating in areas
with extreme arctic temperatures. Functioning heaters ensure that lines stay unfrozen and functional.
One prominent oil pipeline company began to experience an issue with its metal junction boxes that
were bolted to flexible metal heaters. A plastic gasket in one of the heater’s junction box connectors
would melt and fail when the heater activated, admitting water into the junction box and causing a
short. This led to the company incurring significant costs to repair multiple, repetitive failures in the
field.
THE ROGERS SOLUTION
Rogers solid silicone provided the hydrophobic characteristics needed to produce a connector that
could eliminate the water leakage problem. Rogers ARLON® silicone, capable of withstanding high
heat, was molded to the heater making a waterproof, permanent junction box. The new molded
connector resisted melting when the heater activated, preventing moisture from entering the heater.
RESULT
Not only was Rogers’ ARLON solid silicone easy to mold to the company’s specifications, it eliminated
junction box failures in the field and reduced warranty claims against the company. This saved
money in labor and replacement parts costs, as well as maintaining the company’s superior
reputation for quality.