and kayaks. The PEX is listed by the name Ram-X, and other brand specific names. Because of the properties of Cross-Linked Polyethylene, repair of any damage to the hull is rather difficult. Some adhesives, such as 3M's DP-8005, are able to bond to PEX, while larger repairs require melting and mixing more Polyethylene into the canoe/kayak to form a solid bond and fill the damaged area. Power cable insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene is widely used as electrical insulation in power cables of all voltage ranges but it is especially well suited to medium voltage applications. It is the most common polymeric insulation material. The acronym XLPE is commonly used to denote cross-linked polyethylene insulation. Automotive ducts and housings: PEX also referred to as XLPE is widely used in the aftermarket automotive industry for cold air intake systems and filter housings. Its properties include high heat deflection temperature, good impact resistance, chemical resistance, low flexural modulus and good environmental stress crack resistance. This form of XLPE is most commonly used in rotational molding; the XLPE resin comes in the form of a 35 mesh (500 μm) resin powder. Domestic appliances: Washing machines and dishwashers from Asko use a PEX inlet hose instead of using a double-walled rubber/plastic safety hose. See also High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) Medium-density polyethylene (MDPE) Polyolefin and cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO), used as insulator. Stretch wrap Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) References External links Analytical techniques to characterize crosslinked polyethylene Plastics Plumbing Polyolefins