Crosslinkable polyethylene for wire and cable: an update

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Advantages gained by employing crosslinked polyethylene in cable insulation open the article. Technologies used in the production of XLPE, inclusive of peroxide crosslinking, radiation crosslinking, and siloxane bridge curing and testing are described schematically. Applications for XLPE in high and low voltage power cable, automotive and appliance wires, and control cables are briefly discussed.

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Advantages gained by employing crosslinked polyethylene in cable insulation open the article. Technologies used in the production of XLPE, inclusive of peroxide crosslinking, radiation crosslinking, and siloxane bridge curing and testing are described schematically. Applications for XLPE in high and low voltage power cable, automotive and appliance wires, and control cables are briefly discussed.

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Author(s)

Itzkoff, M.L.U.S. Industrial Chemicals Co.Wooddell, G.L., Dow Corning Corp.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal International15(5): 60, 62, 65-66, 68, 71 1982

Year

1982