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China Factory Suppliers Semi-Conductive Water Blocking Tape for Power Cable Water Resistance Solutions
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China Factory Suppliers Semi-Conductive Water Blocking Tape for Power Cable Water Resistance Solutions

Introducing our semi-conductive water blocking tape, expertly crafted from high-quality semiconductor materials, electrode silver paste, and a durable substrate. This innovative product is designed to adapt its resistance in response to varying electric field strength, ensuring optimal water resistance between different components of power cables. As a leading product from our factory in China, this tape is non-corrosive, making it an ideal choice for reliable and long-lasting applications. Trust our suppliers to provide you with superior water blocking solutions that enhance the durability and performance of your power cables

    Product Description

    Semi conductive water hose for cables is an auxiliary material specially designed for cables (especially medium, high, and ultra-high voltage power cables and other control, communication, signal, and instrumentation cables with shielding requirements). It combines semi conductive performance and water blocking function, which is of great significance for the safe operation and extended service life of cables. The following is a detailed introduction to the use of semiconductor resistance water hoses for cables:

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    1 Structure and Composition

    The semi conductive water strip for cables is usually composed of two layers of non-woven fabric strips with an intermediate layer of expansion resistant water powder (or absorbent resin), and some products are also soaked and dried to form a semi conductive adhesive. This structure enables the waterproof tape to have both the functions of water absorption and expansion, water resistance, and semi conductivity, which can effectively reduce the accumulation of charges on the insulation surface of the cable and reduce the possibility of partial discharge.

    2 Technical features
    • Semi conductive performance: The water barrier tape has a low electrical resistivity and can serve as an electrical connection in the cable, helping to optimize the electrical structure of the cable and reduce electric field distortion and partial discharge.
    • Water blocking performance: Water absorbing resin can rapidly expand upon contact with water, forming a waterproof barrier that effectively prevents moisture from further penetrating into the interior of the cable.
    • High mechanical strength: Waterproof tapes usually have high tensile strength and elongation at break, which can withstand the mechanical stress of cables during installation and operation.
    • Good heat resistance: The product has excellent heat resistance and can maintain stable electrical and physical properties at high temperatures.
    • Easy to process: The waterproof tape is easy to wrap and longitudinally wrap, and can be conveniently applied in the manufacturing process of various cables.
    3 Application Fields

    Semi conductive water hoses for cables are widely used in the manufacturing of medium, high, and ultra-high voltage power cables and other cables with shielding requirements in the fields of power, communication, transportation, and construction. It can not only improve the waterproof performance of cables, but also optimize the electrical structure of cables, reduce cable failure rates, and extend cable service life.

    4 Performance indicators

    The performance indicators of semi conductive water hoses for cables usually include thickness, unit weight, tensile strength, elongation, expansion rate, expansion height, surface resistance, volume resistance, instantaneous stability, long-term stability, and moisture content. These indicators are of great significance for evaluating the performance and effectiveness of water barriers.

    5 Precautions
    • Choose the appropriate waterproof tape: Select the appropriate waterproof tape material and specifications according to the specific requirements of the cable, ensuring that its electrical, waterproof, and mechanical properties meet the requirements.
    • Strict control of process: In the cable manufacturing process, 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 water blocking performance tests on the manufactured cables to ensure that the water blocking tape plays its due role in the cables.

    Parameters

    Common Specification Table
    Properties Double-layer Single-layer
    30 40 50 30 40 50
    Thickness 0.3±0.03 0.4±0.03 0.5±0.03 0.3±0.03 0.4±0.03 0.5±0.03
    Grammage (g/m²) 130±10 140±10 170±10 120±10 110±10 170±10
    Tensile strength (N/cm) ≥30 ≥30 ≥40 ≥30 ≥30 ≥40
    Elongation (%) ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12 ≥12
    Surface resistance (Ω) ≤1000 ≤1000 ≤1000 ≤1000 ≤1000 ≤1000
    Volume Resistance (Ω.cm) ≤1X10⁵ ≤1X10⁵ ≤1X10⁵ ≤1X10⁵ ≤1X10⁵ ≤1X10⁵
    Expansion rate (mm/min) ≥8 ≥8 ≥10 ≥6 ≥8 ≥10
    Expansion height (mm/3min) ≥12 ≥12 ≥14 ≥8 ≥10 ≥14
    Short term stability (℃) 230 230 230 230 230 230
    Long term stability (℃) 90 90 90 90 90 90
    Moisture (%) ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9 ≤9
    Application Used for water blocking between various components of power cables, non corrosive. Due to the absence of a cover cloth barrier, the water blocking performance is better.
    Support customizing other specifications

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: What is the primary purpose of a semi conductive water hose for cables?
    A: It is designed as an auxiliary material for power, control, and communication cables to provide both electrical shielding (semi-conductive property) and water-blocking capabilities, protecting the cable core from moisture and optimizing the electric field.
    Q: How does the water blocking mechanism function?
    A: It uses an intermediate layer containing expansion-resistant water powder or superabsorbent resin. Upon contact with water, this material rapidly swells to form a physical waterproof barrier, stopping water from penetrating further inside the cable.
    Q: What are the key benefits of the semi conductive properties in these tapes?
    A: The low electrical resistivity allows the tape to serve as an electrical connection, which reduces electric field distortion and shields the cable insulation surface, thereby minimizing the risk of partial discharges.
    Q: In what types of cables are these hoses/tapes most commonly used?
    A: They are widely applied in medium, high, and ultra-high voltage power cables, as well as control, communication, signal, and instrumentation cables that require shielding and moisture protection.
    Q: What parameters are critical to check during quality inspection?
    A: Important performance indicators include thickness, grammage, tensile strength, elongation, expansion rate/height, surface/volume resistance, thermal stability (both short-term and long-term), and moisture content.
    Q: What precautions should be taken during the winding process?
    A: It is essential to strictly control process parameters like winding tension and overlap rate. This ensures the water-blocking layer remains uniform and continuous throughout the cable manufacturing process.