Borealis demonstrates proven track record in HV cable solutions at Wire 2010

Wire 2010 visitors can experience first-hand why manufacturers across the globe are choosing advanced insulation, semi-conductive and jacketing materials from Borealis, a leading provider of innovative plastics solutions for the wire and cable industry, to ensure long-term reliability for their high voltage (HV) cables systems.

Borealis unveils a number of customer projects from as far afield as Chile and Russia that demonstrate the benefits of its Supercure™, SupercleanTM, and SupersmoothTM crosslinkable polyethylene (XLPE) compounds, and Borstar™ high density PE (HDPE). In combination the materials offer superior cleanliness, consistent electrical performance and protection from environmental factors to assure continuous, high level cable performance and longevity of the power supply network.

Superclean insulation is produced using advanced clean-manufacturing techniques to assure it is free from contaminants and therefore minimise the stresses of HV and extra high voltage (EHV) operation. This is complemented by the use of Supersmooth for the semiconductive layers of XPLE cable. The Supersmooth interface reduces the potential transfer of electrical stresses from the conductor cable, lowering the risk of a circuit-break and thereby increasing the reliability of consistent, uninterrupted power flow.

Finally, Borealis’ Borstar bimodal HDPE for cable jacketing provides protection from abrasions and significantly reduces the risk of cable failure by stress cracking.