Abstract: A method for a down-hole cable is provided. The down-hole cable includes an insulated conductor portion. A filler layer abuts and encapsulates the insulated conductor portion, wherein the filler layer is substantially formed with a foamed fluoropolymer. An armor shell is applied to the exterior of the foamed fluoropolymer filler layer.

Abstract: A perforation apparatus for use with cable jackets and related systems and methods thereof is provided. The tool includes a pliers assembly having at least a first jaw member positioned opposing a second jaw member, wherein relative movement of the first and second jaw members is controlled with at least a first handle and a second handle. A first knife edge is on the first jaw member and a second knife edge is on the second jaw member. Each of the first and second knife edges are oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a length of first and second handles. The first and second knife edges are movable towards one another. A spacing device is connected to the pliers assembly, wherein the spacing device controls a closing distance between the first knife edge and the second knife edge.

Abstract: A perforation apparatus for use with cable jackets and related systems and methods thereof is provided. The tool includes a pliers assembly having at least a first jaw member positioned opposing a second jaw member, wherein relative movement of the first and second jaw members is controlled with at least a first handle and a second handle. A first knife edge is on the first jaw member and a second knife edge is on the second jaw member. Each of the first and second knife edges are oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a length of first and second handles. The first and second knife edges are movable towards one another. A spacing device is connected to the pliers assembly, wherein the spacing device controls a closing distance between the first knife edge and the second knife edge.

Abstract: A method of using a down-hole cable apparatus includes placing the down-hole cable apparatus in an operational position. The down-hole cable apparatus includes a metal tube, at least one conductor positioned within the metal tube, an armor shell positioned exterior of the metal tube and the at least one conductor, and a polymer material abutting the metal tube. The polymer material has at least one additive andremains substantially inert during a recrystallization process. The down-hole cable apparatus is subjected to an operational catalyst, during which time the polymer material having the at least one additive remains substantially inert. The inertia prevents linear separation of at least one of the at least one conductor and the armor shell from the metal.

Abstract: A perforation apparatus for use with cable jackets and related systems and methods thereof is provided. The tool includes a pliers assembly having at least a first jaw member positioned opposing a second jaw member, wherein relative movement of the first and second jaw members is controlled with at least a first handle and a second handle. A first knife edge is on the first jaw member and a second knife edge is on the second jaw member. Each of the first and second knife edges are oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a length of first and second handles. The first and second knife edges are movable towards one another. A spacing device is connected to the pliers assembly, wherein the spacing device controls a closing distance between the first knife edge and the second knife edge.

Abstract: A cable apparatus having an increased linear pullout resistance and related methods is disclosed. The apparatus includes a metal tube. At least one conductor is positioned within the metal tube. An armor shell is positioned exterior of the metal tube and the at least one conductor. A polymer material is abutting the metal tube, wherein the polymer material includes therein at least one additive, wherein the polymer material with the at least one additive remains substantially inert during a recrystallization process.

Abstract: A high-temperature cable and method of making the same is provided. The high-temperature cable includes at least one elongated conductor portion. A fiber-reinforced resin is positioned radially about at least a portion of an exterior surface of the at least one elongated conductor portion. The high-temperature may optionally include a thin metal layer and/or an armor shell.

Abstract: A system and method for a down-hole cable is provided. The down-hole cable includes an insulated conductor portion. A filler layer abuts and encapsulates the insulated conductor portion, wherein the filler layer is substantially formed with a foamed fluoropolymer. An armor shell is applied to the exterior of the foamed fluoropolymer filler layer.

Abstract: A cable apparatus and method for preventing discoloration to a cable is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conductor. An exterior layer surrounds the conductor. A thin film material is removably positioned over an exterior surface of the exterior layer. At least one film removal area is positioned within the thin film material, wherein the at least one film removal area is positioned along a length of the exterior layer.

Abstract: A system and method for a down-hole cable is provided. The down-hole cable includes an insulated conductor portion. A filler layer abuts and encapsulates the insulated conductor portion, wherein the filler layer is substantially formed with a foamable fluoropolymer. At least one additive is mixed with the foamable fluoropolymer filler layer. An armor shell is applied to the exterior of the foamable fluoropolymer filler layer with the at least one additive. A bond is formed between the foamable fluoropolymer filler layer with the at least one additive and an internal surface of the armor shell.

Abstract: A cable apparatus having an increased linear pullout resistance and related methods is disclosed. The apparatus includes a metal tube. At least one conductor is positioned within the metal tube. An armor shell is positioned exterior of the metal tube and the at least one conductor. A polymer material is abutting the metal tube, wherein the polymer material includes therein at least one additive, wherein the polymer material with the at least one additive remains substantially inert during a recrystallization process.

Abstract: A system and method for a down-hole cable is provided. The down-hole cable includes an insulated conductor portion. A filler layer abuts and encapsulates the insulated conductor portion, wherein the filler layer is substantially formed with a foamed fluoropolymer. An armor shell is applied to the exterior of the foamed fluoropolymer filler layer.

Abstract: A perforation apparatus for use with cable jackets and related systems and methods thereof is provided. The tool includes a pliers assembly having at least a first jaw member positioned opposing a second jaw member, wherein relative movement of the first and second jaw members is controlled with at least a first handle and a second handle. A first knife edge is on the first jaw member and a second knife edge is on the second jaw member. Each of the first and second knife edges are oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a length of first and second handles. The first and second knife edges are movable towards one another. A spacing device is connected to the pliers assembly, wherein the spacing device controls a closing distance between the first knife edge and the second knife edge.

Abstract: A high-temperature cable and a method of making the same is provided. The high-temperature cable includes at least one conductor. An inorganic tape is wrapped around the at least one conductor. An armor shell is applied exterior of the inorganic tape.

Abstract: A system and method for a down-hole cable with a liquid bonding system is provided. Generally, the system contains at least one insulated conductor fully insulated by an insulation coating. An armor shell is positioned exterior to the insulating coating and fully surrounds the insulated conductor. A liquid bonding material is applied between at least a portion of an exterior surface of the insulation coating and at least a portion of an interior surface of the armor shell, wherein the liquid bonding material creates a bond between the insulation coating and the armor shell.

Abstract: A fire resistant electrical cable includes a conductor. Substantially applied around the conductor is an inorganic braid. A ceramifiable polymer is substantially applied over the jacket. The fire resistant electrical cable also includes a retaining jacket substantially applied over the ceramifiable polymer. Multiple fire resistant electrical cables may be combined within a single grouping jacket to provide multi-phase conductance.

Abstract: A cable includes a conductor having an insulation layer wrapped substantially about the conductor. A foamable polymer layer is applied substantially about the insulation layer. A cross-section of the foamable polymer layer has a substantially uneven outer surface. An armor shell is applied exterior to the foamable polymer layer. The armor shell is substantially concentric to the conductor.

Abstract: The fire resistant electrical cable splice joins two electrical cables. The two electrical cables are joined by at least one connection. The connection is formed between at least two conductors, at least one conductor from each of the electrical cables. The connection connects the conductors mechanically and electrically. An insulating polymer, which is electrically nonconductive at temperatures normally associated with the presence of a fire, is substantially applied over the connection. The insulating polymer may be a ceramifiable silicone rubber.

Abstract: A cable includes a conductor having an insulation layer wrapped substantially about the conductor. A foamable polymer layer is applied substantially about the insulation layer. A cross-section of the foamable polymer layer has a substantially uneven outer surface. An armor shell is applied exterior to the foamable polymer layer. The armor shell is substantially concentric to the conductor.

Abstract: An electrical insulation composition comprising two or more crosslinked insulating layers wherein the layers comprise compatible polymer materials wherein crosslinking is present between the compatible layers to bond said layers together so that the crosslinked layers, when applied to a conductor, strip from said conductor without substantial separation. In addition, the crosslinked layers provide at least one of the following continuous service ratings when applied to 10 AWG or smaller conductor: i. greater than about 10 kV DC; ii. greater than about 5 kV AC.