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China Suppliers Factory Insulated Water Blocking Tape for Cable Protection against Moisture and Erosion
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China Suppliers Factory Insulated Water Blocking Tape for Cable Protection against Moisture and Erosion

Insulated water blocking tape is an essential solution for preventing water intrusion in cables, effectively protecting them from moisture damage. Manufactured by leading suppliers in China, this tape features a robust construction of two layers of non-woven fabric, with a specialized water blocking powder sandwiched in between. Enhanced with a suitable amount of tackifier and tear-resistant agents, this product ensures durability and reliable performance. Ideal for use in high-voltage cable protective layers and aluminum corrugated pipe armor, it also proves beneficial for filling control cables. Trustworthy and efficient, this water blocking tape from reputable factories in China safeguards your cables against moisture erosion, making it a vital component in cable protection systems

    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.

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    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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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the primary materials used in cable waterproof tape?
    Insulated waterproof tape is composed of a high-strength substrate layer like polyester (PET) or polypropylene (PP) combined with a superabsorbent polymer layer such as polyacrylamide or polyacrylate.
    How does the water blocking mechanism work?
    When moisture penetrates the cable, the water-absorbing resin inside the tape expands rapidly (hundreds of times its original volume), forming a tight gel barrier that stops water from traveling further inside the cable core.
    Can these tapes handle high-temperature environments?
    Yes. The technical parameters specify a long-term thermal stability of up to 100°C and short-term thermal stability of up to 230°C, ensuring reliable performance in demanding operating environments.
    What is the difference between single-side and double-side water blocking tapes?
    Single-side tapes feature the water-absorbing material on one side of the substrate layer, while double-side tapes have it on both sides, providing a higher overall grammage, thickness, and enhanced swelling capacity.
    Can custom specifications be manufactured?
    Yes, custom specifications, widths, thicknesses, and performance parameters can be customized to suit specific cable design and application requirements.