HD Jacketing Compound
Product Description: HD Jacketing Compound is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) compound designed specifically for use in jacketing applications. This compound is formulated to provide superior protective coatings for cables, wires, and other components, offering high durability, strength, and excellent chemical resistance. HDPE’s superior mechanical properties make it ideal for industrial and commercial applications where performance and reliability are essential.
Features and Benefits:
- High Durability: HD Jacketing Compound is highly durable and resistant to wear, abrasion, and impact, ensuring that cables and wires are well-protected in harsh environments.
- Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, alkalis, oils, and solvents, making it suitable for use in industrial and outdoor environments.
- UV Resistance: The compound’s UV-resistant properties help to protect cables and components from degradation caused by exposure to sunlight.
- Strength and Tensile Properties: Provides high tensile strength and low elongation, making it ideal for applications requiring strength under stress.
- Ease of Processing: The compound is easy to process during extrusion and molding, enabling efficient production of cables and wire coatings.
Applications:
- Ideal for jacketing electrical and communication cables to protect them from environmental factors, mechanical damage, and chemicals.
- Suitable for use in outdoor, industrial, and commercial environments where high-performance jacketing is required.
Physical and Mechanical Properties (Typical):
- Density: Typically 0.95 – 0.97 g/cm³ (Standard HDPE value)
- Melt Flow Rate: Typically 0.3 – 0.7 g/10 minutes (depending on formulation)
- Tensile Strength at Break: Typically 30 – 40 MPa
- Elongation at Break: Typically 150% – 500%
Food Contact Status:
- Not tested for food contact.
Storage and Packaging:
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. Ensure that the product is kept dry during storage.
- Packaged in 25 kg bags or bulk containers, depending on order volume.
