This is ensured by the triple extrusion
using single (common) crosshead extrusion technique and Drycure
inert gas cured cross linking process.The cables are manufactured
and tested in accordance with IS: 7098 or BS: 60502.
Conductor : The conductors are made from electrolytic
grade aluminium or copper wires and are stranded together and compacted.
Insulation : High quality XLPE compounds of natural
colour are used for insulation. Insulation is applied by the Triple
extrution Process and is chemically crosslinked in continous vulcanizing
process.
Shielding : XLPE Cables rated above 3.3 kV are
provided with both conductor shielding and insulation shielding,
consisting of extruded semi-conducting compound. Additionally, insulation
shield is provided with metallic tape shield over the extruded semi
conducting shield.
Core Identification : Cores are generally identified
by running a numbered tape or colour tape along the insulated core
below the metallic shield
Inner Sheath : In case of multicore cables, cores
are laid together with suitable fillers in the interstices and provided
with a common tape covering. Alternatively, an extruded inner sheath
is provided.
Armouring : Armouring is applied over the inner
sheath and it normally comprises flat steel strips for multicore
cables. Alternatively, round steel wire armouring can also be offered.
Single core armoured cables are provided with non-magnetic armour
consisting of hard drawn round aluminium wires.
Outer Sheathing : A tough outer sheath of heat
resistant PVC Compound as per IS: 5831 is extruded over the armouring
in case of armoured cables, or over the inner sheath in case of
unarmoured cables. The outer sheath is usually black in colour for
maximum resistance to outdoor exposure.
|