POWER CABLE COMPONENTS

For years NEPTCO has provided water-blocking technology for all types of cable applications and component materials. Our Powerline® tapes for energy cables feature superior tensile strength and a thin, pinhole-free profile to optimize your power cable performance. Our Aquablok® tapes are designed to protect your cable from the damaging effects of water, containing super absorbent polymers (SAP) which swell rapidly upon contact to form an impenetrable shield within the cable that provides continuous protection over repeated exposure and varying temperatures. Contact Business Unit Manager, Jim George, JGeorge@neptco.com for more information.




Cables for transmission and distribution of electrical power
Photo courtesy of Viakon, Conductores Monterrey
NEPTCO's power cable tapes are designed to separate, shield, identify and insulate power cable components, thereby reducing the incidence of failure and extending the life of power cables.

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POWERLINE® Cloth Tapes

Product #
Thickness
Yield
Tensile Strength
Break Strength
Elongation
Description
0.008 in (203μ)
49 ft2 /lb
(10.04 m2 /kg)
4,300 psi
(30 MPa)
34 lbs/in width
(60 N/10mm)
15%
Semi-conductive nonwoven polyester
0.004 in (102μ)
54 ft2 /lb
(11.06 m2 /kg)
14,300 psi
(99 MPa)
57 lbs/in width
(100 N/10mm)
20%
Semi-conductive impregnated woven polyester fabric
0.008 in (203μ)
28.5 ft2 /lb
(5.84 m2 /kg)
16,300 psi
(112 MPa)
130 lbs/in width
(228 N/10mm)
20%
Semi-conductive impregnated woven polyester fabric
0.005 in (127μ)
30 ft2 /lb
(6.14 m2 /kg)
20,000 psi
(138 MPa)
100 lbs/in width
(175 N/10mm)
3%
Flame retardant impregnated woven glass fabric used as a separator in a variety of cable constructions.
0.007 in(180m)
27.1 ft2/lb (5.56
m2/kg))
14,700 psi (101 MPa)
103 lbs/in width (180 N/10mm )
3%
Same as above.
0.01 in (254μ)
19 ft2 /lb
(10.04 m2 /kg)
6,800 psi
(47 MPa)
68 lbs/in width
(60 N/10mm)
25%
Semi-conductive woven polyester fabric with a single face coating of butyl rubber
0.004 in (102μ)
54 ft2 /lb
(11.06 m2 /kg)
17,000 psi
(117 MPa)
68 lbs/in width
(119 N/10mm)
25%
Semi-conductive impregnated woven nylon fabric
0.005 in (127μ)
49 ft2 /lb
(10.04 m2 /kg)
16,400 psi
(113 MPa)
82 lbs/in width
(144 N/10mm)
40%
Same as above
0.008 in (203μ)
28.5 ft2 /lb
(5.84 m2 /kg)
16,300 psi
(112 MPa)
130 lbs/in width
(228 N/10mm)
15%
Non-conductive impregnated woven polyester fabric
0.0098 in (249μ)
24.4 ft2 /lb
(5.00 m2 /kg)
17,300 psi
(119 MPa)
170 lbs/in width
(298 N/10mm)
30%
Non-conductive impregnated woven polyester fabric


Water Blocking Power Cable Tapes

Product #
Thickness
Yield
Tensile Strength
Break Strength
Elongation
Description
0.0118 in (300μ)

21 ft2/lb
(4.30m2/kg)

11,100 psi
(77 MPa)

131 lbs/in width
(229 N/10mm)

20%
Semi-conductive woven polyester with superabsorbent coating on both sides
0.012 in (305μ)

40.5 ft2/lb
(8.29m2/kg)

1,700 psi
(12 MPa)

20 lbs/in width
(35 N/10mm)

12%
Superabsorbent powder sandwiched between two layers of semi-conductive nonwoven polyester
0.080 in (2032μ)
17.5 ft2/lb
(3.58m2/kg)
300 psi
(2 MPa)
23 lbs/in width
(40 N/10mm)
12%
Semi-conductive nonwoven polyester and superabsorbent powder, where 2 layers of nonwoven sandwich a layer of super absorbent material
0.010 in (254μ)
61 ft2/lb
(12.49m2/kg)
2,300 psi
(16 MPa)
23 lbs/in width
(40 N/10mm)
12%
Nonwoven polyester/superabsorbent powder
0.0106 in (269μ)

22 ft2/lb
(4.51m2/kg)

12,300 psi
(85 MPa)

130 lbs/in width
(228 N/10mm)

20%
Semi-conductive woven polyester with superabsorbent coating on both sides



Bedding & Binder Tapes

Product #
Construction
Description
0.00200" (51µ) polyester filmSlit film which wraps and binds conductors, separating them from cable fillers and jacketing materials.
0.00300" (76µ) polyester filmSame as above.
0.00500" (127µ) polyester filmSame as above. Typically used in multiconductor cables.
0.00048" (12µ) polyester film
0.00010" (3µ) colored coating		Colored slit film which wraps, insulates, and binds conductors, separating them from cable fillers and jacketing materials. Color coating provides easy verification of tape removal at termination in typical applications such as power cables.
0.00092" (23µ) polyester film
0.00010" (3µ) colored coating		Same as above.
0.00200" (50µ) polyester film
0.00010" (2µ) colored coating		Same as above.
0.00092" (23µ) polyester film
0.00092" (23µ) polyester film		Colored slit film which wraps and binds conductors, separating them from cable fillers and jacketing materials. Laminated color provides encapsulated, abrasion resistant verification of tape removal at termination.
0.00200" (51µ) polyester film
0.00200" (51µ) polyester film		Same as above.
0.00200" (51µ) pigmented polyester filmSame as above.
0.00140"(36µ) corrugated polyester filmA polyester film corrugated in the longitudinal direction that is typically used as a binder for multi-conductor energy cables. The corrugation feature of the film provides cushioning, which allows it to be used as a substitute for woven bedding tapes.
0.00200" (51µ) corrugated polyester filmSame as above.
0.00300" (76µ) corrugated polyester filmSame as above.


Service Entrance Tapes

Product #
Construction
Description
0.00048" (12µ) polyester film
0.00400" (102µ) fiberglass scrim		A flame retardant binder tape used primarily in SEU and SER service entrance cables.
0.00092" (23µ) polyester film
0.00400" (102µ) fiberglass scrim		Same as above.


Marker & Identification Tapes

Product #
Construction
Description
0.00092" (23µ) printed polyester film
0.00080" (20µ) polyester film		3/16" (4.8mm) wide identification tape with printed legend. Print is laminated between two film layers which protect it from exposure to water, abrasion, lubricating oils and filling compounds.
0.00092" (23µ) printed polyester film
0.00092" (23µ) polyester film		1/8" (3.2 mm) wide identification tape printed with legend. Print is laminated between two film layers which protect it from exposure to water, abrasion, lubricating oils, and filling compounds.
0.00092" (23µ) pigmented polyester filmWhite polyester identification tape, printed with a legend.
0.00092” (23µ) pigmented polyester filmWhite, pigmented conductor identification tape, printed with legend.
Marker tape constructed with unidirectional cotton yarn.1/8" (3.2 mm) wide cotton identification tape printed with legend

Material Safety Data Sheets


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