ILSCO Oxide Inhibiting Compound

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May 1, 2019

Many of ILSCO’s connectors are pre-filled with De-Ox® oxide inhibitor to provide an air-tight seal around the conductor and prevent oxidation. ILSCO offers three different formulas: Non-Grit, Zinc, Copper. All three formulas are available in a variety of package sizes.

  • DE-OX Non-Grit is suitable for aluminum or copper terminations.
  • DE-OX-Z contains zinc particles mixed into the non-grit formula, providing improved pull-out strength and reduced operating temperatures for aluminum or copper terminations.
  • DE-OX-C contains copper particles mixed into the non-grit formula, providing improved pull-out strength and reduced operating temperatures for copper terminations

About ILSCO

ILSCO of Canada is a vertically integrated company whose primary focus is the design, manufacture and sale of electrical connectors and related products. Comprised of two ISO 9000 Certified operations, both located in Mississauga, Ontario, ILSCO of Canada supplies product for the electrical wholesale, utility and OEM markets and exports product to the U.S., Mexico, and other nations. ILSCO is the only connector supplier in Canada with active design and testing capabilities. ILSCO of Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of ILSCO Corporation with head offices in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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