Power cable tapes
- Energy
- Cable
For safe, reliable power transmission
High-performance tapes for submarine and land laid HVDC, HVAC cables, as well as MV and LV cables
Freudenberg Performance Materials is a long-standing partner of cable manufacturers. We provide high-performance nonwoven cable tapes which ensure the protection, safety, and functionality of cables.
Freudenberg’s range of power cable tapes consists of conductive and non-conductive swellable water-blocking tapes, binding tapes, bedding tapes, and separation tapes. Our reliable, efficient, and stable products protect all types of power cables against water penetration.
Key Features
- Excellent distribution of super absorber and carbon black for consistent performance
- High and long-lasting water-blocking performance, even at elevated temperatures
- Solutions with high abrasion resistance and tear strength available
- High swelling grades for submarine applications
- Special grades for HVDC applications
Key Benefits
- Strict quality control of our cable tapes for consistent cable production and safety in our customers’ operations
- Excellent swelling performance and high conductivity to pass the most demanding cable qualification tests
- Mechanical protection of all cable components throughout the entire production process
- Proven functionality and reliability for the most demanding applications in EHV submarine and land-laid cables
High-performance tapes for power cables (AC/DC)
We innovate with our customers to develop tape solutions for state-of-the-art cable constructions designed to take on the challenge of increasing power demand and the green energy transition.
Our portfolio features innovative, 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 alternating current). These solutions enable safe and reliable power transmission, power distribution and power connection.
Long-lasting protection for both landlaid and submarine cables (AC/DC)
We offer strong-performance 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.
The highly developed swelling nonwovens from Freudenberg Performance Materials begin protecting undersea cables right at the point of damage. The material reacts instantly upon contact with water, swells into the fine spaces inside the submarine cable, and seals them against moisture. This ensures that the length of the sections that need to be replaced is much shorter than with unprotected cables. As a result, time and effort are reduced, leading to enormous cost savings.
The swelling principle is not limited to underwater applications. Freudenberg’s swelling nonwovens also provide optimal protection for cables exposed to increased moisture underground in the event of damage.
Expert voice
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Partnering with cable manufacturers for high-performance, reliable, and innovative solutions
As the world transitions to renewable energy and our energy needs continue to grow, developing efficient and reliable power transmission systems is crucial. At Freudenberg Performance Materials, we offer high-performance nonwovens that are ideal for numerous consistent cable tape applications.