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China Suppliers Factory for Insulated Water Blocking Tape for High Voltage Cables and Aluminum Corrugated Pipes
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China Suppliers Factory for Insulated Water Blocking Tape for High Voltage Cables and Aluminum Corrugated Pipes

Our insulated water blocking tape is meticulously designed to prevent water ingress and protect cable integrity from moisture damage. Manufactured in China, this high-quality tape consists of two layers of durable non-woven fabric, infused with advanced water blocking powder for optimal performance. With the addition of tackifiers and tear-resistant agents, our tape is perfect for use in high-voltage cable protective layers and aluminum corrugated pipe armor layers. As a leading factory among suppliers, we also provide solutions for filling control cables, ensuring comprehensive protection against moisture erosion.

    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:

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.
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    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.

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    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.
    Insulated Waterproof Tape for Cable Structure Diagram

    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 (°C) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
    Short term stability (°C) 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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    Production Workshop for Cable Waterproof Tape

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is insulated waterproof tape for cables?
    It is a specialized protective material designed to prevent moisture and water penetration in power, communication, and optical cables. It consists of a temperature-resistant substrate layer combined with a high-expansion water-absorbing resin.
    How does the water blocking principle work?
    When the cable sheath is damaged and water enters, the embedded water-absorbing resin quickly swells to hundreds of times its original volume. This rapid expansion forms a thick gel barrier that fills the internal gaps and blocks further water infiltration.
    What materials are used to manufacture this tape?
    The substrate layer typically utilizes high-tensile polymer materials such as polyester (PET) or polypropylene (PP). The water-absorbing layer is composed of advanced superabsorbent resins like polyacrylamide, polyacrylic acid ester, or polyacrylate.
    What are the main application areas for this waterproof tape?
    It is widely applied in power cables (between the shielding layer and the metal sheath) to provide insulation and moisture protection, as well as in communication and optical cables to prevent signal attenuation and interruption caused by damp environments.
    Can the specifications of the water blocking tape be customized?
    Yes, while there are standard single-side and double-side specifications available (with varying grammage, thickness, and tensile strength), custom specifications can be manufactured to meet unique cable design requirements.