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China Suppliers Factory Cable Insulation Water Blocking Tape for High-Voltage Cables and Aluminum Corrugated Pipes
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China Suppliers Factory Cable Insulation Water Blocking Tape for High-Voltage Cables and Aluminum Corrugated Pipes

Introducing our high-quality insulated water blocking tape, designed specifically for preventing water ingress into cable interiors, thereby safeguarding cables against moisture damage. This premium tape features a unique construction of two layers of non-woven fabric, with a specialized water blocking powder strategically placed between them, along with a carefully formulated tackifier and tear-resistant agent. Ideal for use in high-voltage cable protective layers and aluminum corrugated pipe armor layers, our water blocking tape is also effective for filling control cables. As a leading China supplier with a state-of-the-art factory, we ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards to protect your cables reliably.

    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

    QWhat is the main function of insulated waterproof tape for cables?
    It is specifically designed to provide waterproofing and moisture protection for cables and optical cables, ensuring safe operation and extending their overall service life.
    QHow does the water blocking principle of the tape work?
    When moisture penetrates a damaged cable, the water-absorbing resin in the tape quickly absorbs the water and expands hundreds of times. This forms a gel barrier that fills gaps and blocks further water infiltration.
    QWhat materials make up the structure of the cable waterproof tape?
    It consists of a tensile and temperature-resistant substrate layer (typically polymer materials like PET or PP) combined with a high-rate water-absorbing material layer (such as polyacrylamide or polyacrylate).
    QCan this tape withstand high temperatures?
    Yes. The tape features excellent thermal stability, with long-term stability up to 100℃ and short-term stability up to 230℃, meeting the requirements of high-temperature environments.
    QWhat are the key precautions during the cable manufacturing process?
    It is critical to choose the correct tape material, strictly control process parameters like winding tension and overlap rate, and perform rigorous electrical and waterproof performance tests on the finished cables.