Abstract: TRXLPE-type cable sheaths are prepared by a method in which a solid polymer is mixed with a liquid water tree-resistant agent either by dosing or direct injection. In the dosing method, the solid polymer, e.g., high pressure LDPE, is sprayed or otherwise contacted with the liquid agent, e.g., PEG, the agent is allowed to absorb into the polymer, and the polymer with absorbed agent is then fed to an extrusion apparatus for extrusion over a sheathed or unsheathed wire or optic fiber. In the direct injection method, the solid polymer is first fed to an extrusion apparatus, and the liquid agent is sprayed or otherwise contacted with the polymer before the two are blended with one another through the action of the mixing elements of the apparatus.

Abstract: Shear thickening compositions can function in an energy or communications transmission cable to provide enhanced protection against externally applied forces, e.g., cutting or puncture from a shovel. As a free or bound layer, or when used via impregnation into a substrate used for an internal component or wrap, the shear thickening composition provides protection against mechanical damage that far surpasses conventional technologies. In foamable compositions for cable components, the shear thickening composition provides enhanced integrity of the polymer melt for enhanced foam performance. As a flame retardant component, the shear thickening composition provides an enhanced char formation mechanism for superior flame retardance.

Abstract: TRXLPE-type cable sheaths are prepared by a method in which a solid polymer is mixed with a liquid water tree-resistant agent either by dosing or direct injection. In the dosing method, the solid polymer, e.g., high pressure LDPE, is sprayed or otherwise contacted with the liquid agent, e.g., PEG, the agent is allowed to absorb into the polymer, and the polymer with absorbed agent is then fed to an extrusion apparatus for extrusion over a sheathed or unsheathed wire or optic fiber. In the direct injection method, the solid polymer is first fed to an extrusion apparatus, and the liquid agent is sprayed or otherwise contacted with the polymer before the two are blended with one another through the action of the mixing elements of the apparatus.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polyolefin polymer and an expanded graphite exhibit uniform conductivity over a broad range of temperature. In one embodiment, the polyolefin polymer is polypropylene or polyethylene homopolymer or a polypropylene or polyethylene copolymer. The compositions provide uniform conductivity and can be used as a conductive formulation for medium and high voltage cable components.

Abstract: The present invention is a cable having (a) one or more electrical conductors or a core of one or more electrical conductors and (b) each conductor or core being surrounded by a layer of insulation. The insulation layer is prepared from a composition comprising a polyolefin and a 3-dimensional, cage-structured nanoparticle. The preferred polyolefins are polyethylene polymers, and the preferred nanoparticles are polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS), polyhedral oligomeric silicates (POS), or polyhedral oligomeric siloxanes.

Abstract: Cable insulation layers having excellent mechanical and electrical properties are prepared from a composite free of plasticizer and comprising a heterogeneous, polymeric composition comprising (A) a polypropylene matrix, and (B) a propylene copolymer dispersed within the matrix and (i) comprising more than 80 weight percent (wt %) of units derived from propylene, and (ii) having a weight average particle size of less of than 1 micron (?m). The insulation layer is not only environmental friendly due to the lack of placticizer, but it also maintains its physical and operational integrity at temperatures of at least 90° C.

Abstract: Shear thickening compositions can function in an energy or communications transmission cable to provide enhanced protection against externally applied forces, e.g., cutting or puncture from a shovel. As a free or bound layer, or when used via impregnation into a substrate used for an internal component or wrap, the shear thickening composition provides protection against mechanical damage that far surpasses conventional technologies. In foamable compositions for cable components, the shear thickening composition provides enhanced integrity of the polymer melt for enhanced foam performance. As a flame retardant component, the shear thickening composition provides an enhanced char formation mechanism for superior flame retardance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coaxial cable comprising (a) an inner conductor, (b) an outer conductor, and (c) a foamed insulation, surrounding the inner conductor. The foamed insulation is prepared from an insulation composition comprising a foamable polymer, a foaming agent, and a particulate, non-halogenated, nonheterocyclic polyolefinic nucleating agent. The invention is also related to methods and compositions for making the foamed insulation.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polyolefin polymer and an expanded graphite exhibit uniform conductivity over a broad range of temperature. In one embodiment, the polyolefin polymer is polypropylene or polyethylene homopolymer or a polypropylene or polyethylene copolymer. The compositions provide uniform conductivity and can be used as a conductive formulation for medium and high voltage cable components.

Abstract: The present invention is a cable comprising one or more telecommunication or power transmission media or a core of two or more such media, each medium or core surrounded by at least one jacketing or sheathing layer comprising a polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer and having a relaxation spectrum (RSI) and melt flow (MF) such that RSI*MF^a is greater than about 12 when a is about 0.5.

Abstract: Blend compositions of ethylene inter-polymers have equal or improved processability when compared to blends of high pressure produced polyethylenes (HP-LDPE) and linear low density ethylene inter-polymers (HP-LDPE/LLDPE). Additionally, the blends of ethylene inter-polymers have superior optical and physical properties to the HP-LDPE/LLDPE blends. The ethylene inter-polymer blends include a first ethylene inter-polymer having, an nRSI greater than 26, a PDI of greater than 3, or less than 15, a CCLDI greater than 1.0, or less than 10.0, and a branching factor less than 0.7. These inter-polymer blends also include a second ethylene inter-polymer that has an nRSI of greater than 1 or less than 11, a PDI of greater than 1.5 or less than 6, a CCLDI greater than 1 or less than 20, and a branching factor greater than factor 0.70, or less than 1.