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High performance cable tapes —
for reliable power transmission and data transfer solutions with HVDC, submarine, MV, data, and fiber optic cables
Freudenberg is a long-standing partner of cable manufacturers. We provide high- performance nonwoven cable tapes which ensure the protection, safety and functionality of cables used in a variety of industries.
Freudenberg’s range of cable tapes consist of conductive and non-conductive swellable water-blocking tapes, binding tapes, bedding tapes and separation tapes. Our reliable, efficient and stable products protect all kinds of power and data cables against water penetration. We innovate with our customers to develop tape solutions for the most advanced cable constructions and take up the challenge of power demand increase and the green energy transition.
“We team up with cable manufacturers, dedicating our expertise and service to delivering high-performance cable tapes for reliable and innovative transmission solutions.”
Energy cables
We provide innovative and tailor-made swellable tapes for all kinds of energy cables, either medium-voltage (MV) cables or high-voltage cables (HVDC and HVAC – direct current and alternate current), to enable safe and reliable power transmission, power distribution and power connection.
We offer: semi-conductive waterblocking tapes, non-conductive waterblocking tapes, binding tapes, bedding tapes, separation tapes, special developments for HVDC applications.
Submarine cables (AC/DC)
We offer high-strength tapes as well as semi-conductive and non-conductive tapes with high water-blocking properties specially designed to block seawater. These products meet the requirements of submarine cable manufacturers for safe processing and long-term proven reliability, as subsea cables are used in interconnectors connecting power grids of neighbouring countries separated by the sea, or to connect offshore wind parks to the onshore power grids.
Data cables, fiber optic cables (OFC/FOC) and telecommunication cables
Our products fulfill the specific cleanliness and safety requirements of
- data and telecommunication cables
- fiber optic, jelly-free or loose tube cables
- twisted pair and coaxial cables.
They therefore contribute to creating reliable global and local data networks and connecting antennas for wireless data networks like 5G.
Special cables
We develop tailor-made tape solutions for dynamic cables (e.g. used in robotic arms and elevators) and safety cables (e.g. in railways, cruise ships). We can, for example, provide high-elasticity tapes or ultra-thin tapes for these complex special cables.
We also provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding tapes for automotive, medical and construction cables.
Rely on our expertise
We are technical and market experts in high-performance cable tapes. But our know-how does not end there. Working together with major cable manufacturers for decades, we have built up strong expertise and knowledge of the cable market and the needs of cable manufacturers.
Why do major cable manufacturers team up with Freudenberg?
Products
We provide high-performance cable tapes and develop tailor-made solutions for high-voltage or medium-voltage, submarine and data cables.
Our innovative and customized solutions fulfill the technical requirements of well- established cable technologies as well as the evolving needs of the energy industry.
Service
We support you in tape selection for optimized cable constructions.
Wherever needed, we partner with you in a joint collaboration to find the optimal solution to suit your requirements based on our extensive know-how and long-standing expertise. Last but not least, you can always rely on our flexible and fast service.
Partnership
We offer customized development in the early design phase. We work with you in technical workshops, harnessing the know-how of our wide portfolio of experts and technologies in the field of performance materials such as metals, plastics, nonwovens.
We believe in the power of innovating together. You benefit from our strong customer focus and true availability of our teams.
Quality
You can rely on our efficient and stable cable production, which is certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, and was awarded the EcoVadis Silver medal (Plant in Parets, Spain: Freudenberg España S.A., Telas sin tejer, S. en C.).
The long-term proven quality of our products ensures safe processing and increased cable lifetime.
We pay great attention to our process quality control and work on the continuous improvement of our cable tape production.
