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China Suppliers Factory Semi-Conductive Cotton Tape for Enhanced Conductivity and Flexibility on Irregular Surfaces
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China Suppliers Factory Semi-Conductive Cotton Tape for Enhanced Conductivity and Flexibility on Irregular Surfaces

The semi-conductive cotton tape, produced by leading China suppliers and factories, features a unique composition that evenly distributes conductive particles within a polymer substrate. This innovative design results in low resistivity, ensuring reliable semi conductivity. Ideal for various applications, this tape retains its conductivity even when stretched, allowing it to conform easily to irregular surfaces. Whether you're looking for consistent performance or flexibility, this semi-conductive tape is an excellent choice for your needs.

    Product Description

    Semi conductive tape for cables plays an important role in cable manufacturing and maintenance. Its main characteristics and applications are as follows:

    1. Characteristics

    Semiconductority

    Semi conductive tape used in cables has a low electrical resistivity, which allows it to play a specific electrical role in the cable structure.

    Conductivity Stability

    During the stretching process, the semi conductive tape can maintain its conductivity unchanged, which is a key factor in ensuring the electrical performance stability of the cable under different working conditions.

    Heat Resistance

    Semi conductive tape can maintain stable performance at overload temperatures (such as 130 ℃/266 ℉), which is crucial for the safe operation of cables in high-temperature environments.

    Good Compatibility

    It has good compatibility with various cable and conductor materials, and can tightly bond with the insulation layer to form a smooth interface.

    Environmental Resistance

    Solvent resistance, UV resistance, and moisture resistance characteristics enable semiconducting tapes to maintain stable performance in various complex environments, extending the service life of cables.

    2. Application

    Conductor & Insulation Shielding

    In cable manufacturing, semiconducting tape is commonly used for conductor shielding and insulation shielding. Its function is to improve the electric field distribution inside the cable, avoid partial discharge, and thus enhance the electrical resistance of the cable.

    Cable Repair

    In power system maintenance, semiconducting tape is also commonly used for rapid repair of cables, such as solving repair problems of cable joints, terminals, shielding layers, and edges of semiconducting layers.

    Uniform Electric Field

    In high electric field environments, semiconducting tapes can evenly distribute electric fields and reduce electric field stress, thereby protecting cables from electrical faults such as electrical breakdown.

    Shielding Layer Extension

    For certain specific specifications of cables (such as cables below 5KV), semiconducting tape can also be used to extend the shielding layer to meet specific electrical performance requirements.

    3. Precautions for use

    Wrapping Method

    When using semiconducting tape, it is usually necessary to wrap it in a semi overlapping manner to ensure the continuity and stability of electrical performance.

    Fully Stretch

    During the wrapping process, it is necessary to fully stretch the semiconducting tape to ensure a tight fit with the cable surface and avoid the formation of bubbles or wrinkles.

    Environmental Adaptability

    Although semiconducting tape has the characteristics of solvent resistance, UV resistance, and moisture resistance, it is still necessary to avoid prolonged exposure to harsh environments during use to avoid affecting its performance.

    Main diagram for cable semi conductive tape application

    Parameters

    Common Specification Table

    Properties Thickness (mm) Grammage (g/m²) Tensile strength (g/m²) Elongation (%) Surface resistance (Ω) Volume Resistance (Ω.cm)
    Single-layer 0.25±0.03 230±20 ≥100 ≥12 ≤1000 ≤1X10⁵
    0.3±0.03 250±20 ≥100 ≥12 ≤1000 ≤1X10⁵
    Double-layer 0.3±0.03 250±20 ≥100 ≥12 ≤1000 ≤1X10⁵
    0.35±0.03 260±20 ≥100 ≥12 ≤1000 ≤1X10⁵

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    PE Black Belt Workshop manufacturing detailed view

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the primary function of semi conductive tape in cable manufacturing?

    Semi conductive tape is primarily used for conductor shielding and insulation shielding. It improves the electric field distribution inside the cable, reduces electric field stress, and prevents partial discharge, thereby enhancing the overall electrical resistance and safety of the cable.

    Can this tape withstand high temperatures?

    Yes, the semi conductive tape features excellent heat resistance, allowing it to maintain stable performance even under overload temperatures of up to 130 ℃ (266 ℉).

    Does the tape lose its conductivity when stretched during application?

    No. One of its key features is conductivity stability, meaning it can undergo stretching during installation while keeping its electrical conductivity unchanged, ensuring stable performance.

    How should the semi conductive tape be wrapped for optimal performance?

    It should be wrapped in a semi-overlapping manner. During wrapping, the tape must be fully stretched to ensure a tight, secure fit against the cable surface, avoiding any bubbles or wrinkles.

    Are custom specifications available for this semi conductive tape?

    Yes, while standard single-layer and double-layer thicknesses range from 0.25mm to 0.35mm, custom specifications are fully supported to meet specific project and cable design requirements.