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Cable Insulation Water Blocking Tape - China Suppliers and Factory for Moisture Protection in High-Voltage Cables
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Cable Insulation Water Blocking Tape - China Suppliers and Factory for Moisture Protection in High-Voltage Cables

Insulated water blocking tape is an essential product designed to prevent water ingress in cable applications, thus safeguarding cables from moisture damage. This innovative tape features two layers of non-woven fabric, with a specialized water blocking powder integrated between the layers, along with a balanced blend of tackifier and tear-resistant agents. Primarily utilized in high-voltage cables' protective layers and the armor of aluminum corrugated pipes, this tape is also effective for filling control cables. As a leading manufacturer and supplier in China, our factory ensures that this high-quality water blocking tape meets industry standards for durability and performance.

    Product Description

    Insulated waterproof tape for cables is a specially designed waterproof and moisture-proof material for cables and optical cables. It plays an important role in ensuring the safe operation and extending the service life of cables and optical cables. The following is a brief introduction to insulated waterproof tapes for cables:

    1. Structure and Composition

    The insulation waterproof tape for cables is usually composed of a strip-shaped substrate layer with tensile and temperature resistance properties, and a high rate water absorbing material layer uniformly attached to the substrate layer. The two layers can be combined through various methods such as bonding, coating, impregnation, etc. to form a whole. The substrate layer usually uses polymer materials such as polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP), while the water absorbing material layer may include water absorbing resins such as polyacrylamide, polyacrylic acid ester, and polyacrylate.

    2. Water blocking principle

    When the cable or optical cable is damaged and causes moisture penetration, the water absorbing resin in the water stop will quickly absorb moisture and expand hundreds of times, forming a gel state to fill the cable core gap. This expansion effect effectively reduces the further infiltration of water and moisture into cables or optical cables, playing a good role in blocking water.

    3. Technical features

    High water absorption rate

    Water absorbing resin can absorb a large amount of water in a short period of time and quickly expand to fill the gaps between cable cores.

    Good water blocking effect

    By absorbing water and expanding to form a barrier, it effectively prevents further infiltration of moisture and dampness.

    Excellent electrical performance

    Some waterproof tapes also have semiconductive properties, which can optimize the electrical structure of cables, reduce partial discharge and electric field distortion.

    Good mechanical performance

    It has sufficient tensile strength and tear strength, and can withstand the mechanical stress of cables during installation and operation.

    Thermal stability performance

    Able to maintain stable electrical and physical properties at high temperatures, meeting the requirements for cable use in high-temperature environments.

    4. Application Fields

    Insulated waterproof tapes for cables are widely used in the manufacturing of power cables, communication cables, and optical cables. In power cables, it is usually used between the insulation shielding layer and the metal sheath to provide waterproofing, moisture insulation, and electrical connection. In communication cables and optical cables, it is used to prevent moisture from infiltrating and causing signal attenuation or interruption.

    5. Precautions

    Choose the appropriate waterproof tape

    Select the appropriate waterproof tape material according to the specific requirements of the cable or optical cable, ensuring that its electrical, waterproof, and mechanical properties meet the requirements.

    Strict control of process

    In the manufacturing process of cables or optical cables, it is necessary to strictly control the process parameters such as the winding tension and overlap rate of the waterproof layer to ensure the uniformity and continuity of the waterproof layer.

    Quality inspection

    Conduct strict electrical and waterproof performance tests on the produced cables or optical cables to ensure that the waterproof tape plays its due role in the cables or optical cables.

    Parameters

    Common Specification Table
    Properties Single-side water blocking tape Double-side water blocking tape
    15 20 25 30 35 20 25 30 35 40 45
    Grammage (g/m²) 60±10 75±5 85±5 95±10 110±10 75±5 110±10 120±10 130±10 140±10 150±10
    Thickness (mm) 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45
    Tensile strength (N/cm) ≥20 ≥25 ≥30 ≥30 ≥30 ≥25 ≥30 ≥35 ≥35 ≥35 ≥40
    Elongation (%) ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12
    Moisture (%) ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9
    Expansion speed (mm/min) ≥6 ≥8 ≥8 ≥10 ≥10 ≥6 ≥8 ≥10 ≥10 ≥12 ≥12
    Expansion height (mm/3min) ≥8 ≥10 ≥10 ≥12 ≥12 ≥8 ≥10 ≥12 ≥12 ≥14 ≥14
    Long term stability (℃) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
    Short term stability (℃) 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
    Application Used on the surface of cable conductors and outside of insulation to provide insulation and water resistance.
    Support customizing other specifications

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1: What materials make up the insulated waterproof tape for cables?
    A1: The tape is typically composed of a strip-shaped polymer substrate layer (such as PET or PP) that offers tensile and temperature resistance, combined with a highly absorbent material layer (such as polyacrylamide or polyacrylate resin) that expands upon contact with water.
    Q2: How does the water-blocking principle of the tape work?
    A2: When moisture penetrates a damaged cable, the water-absorbing resin inside the tape quickly absorbs the moisture and expands hundreds of times its original size. This forms a thick gel that fills the gaps in the cable core, preventing further water infiltration.
    Q3: What are the main application fields of this waterproof tape?
    A3: It is widely used in power cables (usually between the insulation shielding layer and the metal sheath), communication cables, and optical cables to provide reliable waterproofing, moisture insulation, and stable signal transmission.
    Q4: Does the waterproof tape affect the electrical performance of the cables?
    A4: No, it is designed to maintain excellent electrical performance. In fact, some waterproof tapes feature semiconductive properties that optimize the electrical structure of the cable, helping to reduce partial discharge and minimize electric field distortion.
    Q5: Can the specifications of the water blocking tape be customized?
    A5: Yes, in addition to standard single-side and double-side specifications listed in our parameters table, we fully support the customization of other specifications to meet your specific cable design requirements.