Our advanced polyethylene compounds for cable sheathing are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern cable applications, including low shrinkage, high processing speed, and excellent performance during normal jacketing operations. These compounds are tailored for low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated cables, offering superior mechanical properties, thermal stability, and UV resistance.
Key Features
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Low Shrinkage Performance
- Formulated with additives that reduce shrinkage during processing and end-use, ensuring a stable and durable sheath, even in long-length cables.
- Ideal for high-speed extrusion lines, maintaining dimensional stability under varying thermal conditions.
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High-Speed Extrusion Capability
- Optimized for high-speed cable production, allowing manufacturers to achieve efficient, large-scale operations without compromising on quality.
- Excellent processability that ensures smooth extrusion and consistent wall thickness, reducing production downtime.
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Normal Jacketing Applications
- Designed for normal jacketing of power cables, providing protection against environmental factors such as moisture, chemicals, and UV radiation.
- Suitable for various cable constructions, offering enhanced flexibility and mechanical durability.
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Low Voltage XLPE Compounds
- Electrical insulation with superior resistance to electrical stress, making it suitable for low voltage power distribution cables.
- Ensures long-term reliability in underground, outdoor, and industrial applications.
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High Voltage XLPE Compounds
- Provides excellent dielectric strength and resistance to electrical degradation, ensuring high performance in high voltage power transmission systems.
- Heat and aging resistance ensures the compound remains stable under high electrical loads, making it ideal for HV cables.
Product Advantages
- Thermal Stability: Compounds are designed to withstand extreme temperature variations, ensuring performance over long service life.
- UV Resistance: Protects cables from environmental degradation, especially in outdoor installations where UV exposure is a concern.
- Mechanical Strength: High tensile and impact resistance, ensuring cables can withstand mechanical stresses during installation and operation.
- Chemical Resistance: Provides excellent protection against oils, solvents, and moisture, ensuring the longevity of cable sheaths.
Applications
- Low Voltage Power Cables: Ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial power distribution.
- High Voltage Transmission Cables: Suitable for high voltage applications, including power grids and infrastructure projects.
- General-Purpose Jacketing: For a wide range of cable constructions, offering reliable protection in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Compliance and Standards
Our cable sheathing compounds comply with international standards, including IEC 60502 for low voltage and IEC 60840 for high voltage applications. The compounds are RoHS-compliant and meet stringent industry requirements for safety and performance.
Sustainability
Committed to sustainable production practices, our XLPE compounds are manufactured using environmentally conscious processes, reducing waste and energy consumption. We offer solutions that support longer cable life cycles, contributing to overall resource efficiency.
For more information on our low shrinkage, high-speed XLPE polyethylene compounds for LV and HV applications, contact our technical team or visit our product catalog.