Abstract: The application relates to a process for preparing a crosslinked cable, including: —applying one or more layers including a polymer composition on a conductor, wherein at least one layer includes one or more free radical generating agents, —crosslinking by radical reaction said at least one layer including said free radical generating agent(s), —cooling the obtained crosslinked cable in pressurized conditions, and —reducing or removing the content of volatile decomposition products(s), which are originating from optionally in elevated temperature, from the crosslinked cable obtained from cooling and recovery step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface modified overhead conductor with a coating that allows the conductor to operate at lower temperatures. The coating is an inorganic, non-white coating having durable heat and wet aging characteristics. The coating preferably contains a heat radiating agent with desirable properties, and an appropriate binder/suspension agent. In a preferred embodiment, the coating has L* value of less than 80, a heat emissivity of greater than or equal to 0.5, and/or a solar absorptivity coefficient of greater than 0.3.

Abstract: A tool and method for assisting in the maintenance and inspection of power lines by providing a platform that rides along the power lines.

Abstract: A non-halogen flame retardant thermo-plastic polyurethane composition containing: a) an organic non-halogenated flame retardant package which contains non-reacted components, i) an organic phosphate compound which is melamine free, ii) a mixture of an organic phosphate in combination with an organic phosphoric acid; and iii) a zinc oxide, b) a stabilizer, c) optionally inorganic flame retardant components, and d) optionally non-flame retardant additives, resulting in a TPU composition with excellent tensile strength and improved high flame performance and low smoke properties.

Abstract: A fabricated article (e.g., jacketed or insulated wire or cable) is prepared by a process comprising the steps of: applying a coating of a moisture-curable composition onto a wire or cable; and reacting the moisture-curable composition with water, wherein the moisture-curable composition comprises at least one resin having hydrolysable reactive silane groups and a tin catalyst characterized by the tin having a +4 oxidation state and a bis(alkoxide) ligand. The product of the process includes a wire or cable comprising a jacket, wherein the jacket comprises at least one poly olefin resin having hydrolysable reactive silane groups and a tin catalyst, the tin catalyst having a bis(alkoxide) ligand and characterized by the tin having a +4 oxidation state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an equipment and method for producing polymer pellets which comprise one or more polymer components and one or more further components, wherein in said process at least one of said one or more further components is incorporated into pellets by applying a liquid, which comprises said at least one component, onto said pellets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a polyolefin (A) and an antioxidant.

Abstract: An electric wire whose outer surface has a portion to be colored as required is manufactured by forming a plurality of recesses on the portion of the outer surface of the electric wire, which has a core wire and an insulating jacket that covers an entire periphery of the core wire, and then applying a coloring material to the portion of the outer surface of the electric wire. The recesses may be provided by blowing abrasive grains against the portion or by pricking the portion with one or more needles.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the dielectric properties of at least one in-service electrical cable section having a central stranded conductor encased in a polymeric insulation jacket and having an interstitial void volume in the region of the conductor. The method includes filling the interstitial void volume with at least one dielectric property-enhancing fluid and then confining the fluid within the interstitial void volume at a residual pressure greater than about 50 psig, with the pressure being imposed along the entire length of the cable section and being below the elastic limit of the insulation jacket. The cable section is heated by imposing a potential of no more than about 500 volts across the conductor during at least a portion of the time required to complete the other described steps.

Abstract: A cable comprising at least one center conductor, an insulation layer surrounding the at least one center conductor, at least one substantially flat conductor running substantially parallel to the at least one center conductor and surrounding at least a portion of the insulation layer, and an outer jacket surrounding the at least one substantially flat conductor and the insulation layer, wherein no braid is disposed within the outer jacket, is provided. A method for making a cable is also provided.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for injecting assuredly a given amount of a coloring agent to an outer surface of an electric wire and coloring it. An apparatus for coloring an electric wire 1 includes coloring nozzles 31. The coloring nozzles 31 each has a solenoid valve 51 to inject or stop injection of a coloring agent to an outer surface 3a of an electric wire by opening or closing the solenoid valve. A spike voltage is applied to a coil 40 of the solenoid valve 51 when the coloring agent is injected. The spike voltage is a voltage applied to the coil 40 which is necessary to open the solenoid valve 51. The spike voltage is applied to the coil 40 to open the solenoid valve 51 and stopped after a given period of time.

Abstract: A die assembly (10) for extruding a polymeric coating onto a wire so as to impart a matte finish to the coating surface is provided. The die assembly (10) comprises: A) a die tip (13) comprising a tubular channel (22) through which a wire can pass, the channel (22) positioned along the central longitudinal axis (26) of the die assembly (10); B) a die body (12) comprising a trunk (15) and a head (16), the head (16) comprising a tubular channel (20), the head tubular channel (20) comprising a die land (21), the trunk (15) positioned about the die tip (13) so as to define an annular space (25) between the exterior surface (23) of the die tip (13) and the interior surface (24) of the trunk (15); C) a die holder (11) positioned about and in contact with the exterior surface (17) of the trunk (15); and D) a radiator (14) positioned about and in contact with the exterior surface (19) of the die land (21) of the die head (16).

Abstract: A resin composition for wire coating, which is excellent in extrudability, heat deterioration resistance, abrasion resistance, flame retardancy and insulating properties, can achieve low smoke-producing properties and contains no halogen compound and an insulated wire obtained therefrom. The resin composition for wire coating comprises (A) a specific thermoplastic polyester resin (component A), (B) a polyester block copolymer (component B), (C) a polycarbodiimide compound (component C), (D) magnesium hydroxide (component D), (E) an inorganic porous filler (component E), (F) a hindered phenol-based antioxidant (component F) and (G) a phosphorus-based antioxidant (component G) in a specific ratio.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer compositions, comprising: (a) a poly(phenylene ether); (b) a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene; (c) a polybutene; (d) a flame retardant; (e) an anti-UV agent wherein the agent comprises a trisaryl-1,3,5-triazine; (f) a copolymer of ethylene and a C3-C12 alpha-olefin; and (g) a polyolefin homopolymer; wherein the polymer composition does not contain a benzotriazole-type UV absorber; all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein an article made from the composition: (i) is substantially stainless; (ii) exhibits a CIELAB color shift, (?E) of 3 or less after 168 hours of heat exposure at 75° C.; and (iii) exhibits a CIELAB color shift, (?E) of 12 or less after 300 hours of xenon arc exposure according to ASTM D 4459. Also disclosed are processes for making the compositions as well as articles derived therefrom.

Abstract: A high conductivity wire and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The high conductivity wire includes three or more conducting wires. In the method, conducting wires cross each other and are coiled regularly and three dimensionally. The conducting wires are coated with an insulating material.

Abstract: A partial-discharge-resistant insulating varnish has a polyamide-imide enamel varnish and an organo-silica sol that are dispersed in a solvent. The solvent has 50 to 100% by weight of ?-butyrolactone. An insulated wire has a conductor, and a partial-discharge-resistant insulation coating film formed on the surface of the conductor. The partial-discharge-resistant insulation coating film is made of the partial-discharge-resistant insulating varnish.

Abstract: A method of producing a fluororesin composition includes copolymerizing at least tetrafluoroethylene with hexafluoropropylene so that a melt flow rate at 372 degree C. of the copolymer formed in the copolymerization changes from 0.05-5.0 grams/10 minutes to 10-60 grams/10 minutes. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer can be used as a coating on an electrical wire.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable, comprising a conductor surrounded by one or more layer(s), wherein at least one layer comprises a polyolefin composition comprising, an olefin polymer (A) comprising epoxy-groups; at least one crosslinking agent (B) which accelerates the crosslinking reaction of epoxy-groups; and optionally a conductive filler.

Abstract: An electric cable for a nuclear power plant that allows easy monitoring of its condition for long term use in a nuclear power plant, and a fabrication method thereof is provided. The electric cable for a nuclear power plant includes at least one core having a conductor and an insulating body coating the conductor, and a sheath body surrounding the core, and the insulating body and the sheath body are made of the same composition.

Abstract: A fabricated article (e.g., jacketed or insulated wire or cable) is prepared by a process comprising the steps of: applying a coating of a moisture-curable composition onto a wire or cable; and reacting the moisture-curable composition with water, wherein the moisture-curable composition comprises at least one resin having hydrolysable reactive silane groups and a tin catalyst characterized by the tin having a +4 oxidation state and a bis(alkoxide) ligand. The product of the process includes a wire or cable comprising a jacket, wherein the jacket comprises at least one poly olefin resin having hydrolysable reactive silane groups and a tin catalyst, the tin catalyst having a bis(alkoxide) ligand and characterized by the tin having a +4 oxidation state.

Abstract: Coating an elongate, uncoated conductive element with a substantially continuous barrier layer. An uncoated conductive element is around a frame comprising spaced supports. During deposition, the relative position of the conductive element to the frame is adjusted so that all sections of the conductive element are physically separated from the supports for a time that is sufficient to form a desired coating of barrier material on all sections of the conductive element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a graphene electrical wire and a method for manufacturing thereof. In particular, the graphene electrical wire includes a metal core having a shape of fiber, and a graphene layer synthesized on the outer surface of the metal core. Also, the method includes the steps of providing a metal core having a shape of fiber, and synthesizing a graphene layer on the outer surface of the metal core.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable comprising a novel semiconductive layer.

Abstract: A slickline cable comprises an axially extending strength member having a first diameter proximate an upper end and at least one smaller second diameter distal from the upper end. A coating material is adhered to at least a portion of the length of the strength member to form a substantially uniform outer diameter along the slickline cable. A method for making a slickline comprises forming an axially extending strength member having a first diameter proximate an upper end and at least one smaller second diameter distal from the upper end. A coating material is adhered to at least a portion of the length of the strength member to form a substantially uniform outer diameter along the slickline cable.

Abstract: An edge insulated electrical cable includes an electrical cable and an edge insulation structure applied to the electrical cable at the location. An apparatus for applying edge coating to a film is also disclosed.

Abstract: A shielded cable component and method that comprises a main body that has an outer surface and the main body is formed of a dielectric material and a coating that is applied to the outer surface of the main body where the coating includes a conductive or semi-conductive shielding material. An outer layer is disposed on the coating that completely encapsulates the coating and the main body and the outer layer is formed of a dielectric material.

Abstract: A conductive wire includes a plurality of thermoplastic filaments each having a surface, and a coating material having a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed therein. The coating material is bonded to the surface of each thermoplastic filament. The thermoplastic filaments having the coating bonded thereto are bundled and bonded to each other to form a substantially cylindrical conductor.

Abstract: Cable structures can be formed for cables and other components that include non-cable components such as jacks and headphones. The cable structure includes an outer jacket that is formed from a silicon polymer-based material that is extruded to form a jacket that completely encapsulates a conductive bundle. The cable structures utilizing silicon polymer-based materials can be simple two-ended cables or they can include several legs connected at a point of bifurcation. The extrusion process can be used to manufacture the multiple legs even if they are to be formed of different dimensions. As the silicon polymer-based material is processed by an extruder, one or more system factors of the extruder can be dynamically adjusted to change the diameter of the resulting leg (e.g., to provide a smooth leg having a changing size).

Abstract: A cable for coupling a base unit to a remote unit for communicating signals between the base unit to the remote unit includes one or more electrical conductors for communicating electrical signals between the base unit and the remote unit. The cable also includes one or more optical fibers for communicating optical signals between the base unit and the remote unit. An outside jacket is formed around the one or more electrical conductors and that one or more optical fibers.

Abstract: The application relates to a process for preparing a crosslinked cable, including:—applying one or more layers including a polymer composition on a conductor, wherein at least one layer includes one or more free radical generating agents,—crosslinking by radical reaction said at least one layer comprising said free radical generating agent(s),—cooling the obtained crosslinked cable in pressurized conditions.

Abstract: A coated wire includes a core wire, one or more grooved insulation layer coating the core wire, the grooved insulation layer including a silane-crosslinked insulating resin composition and a groove on an outer surface thereof, and a sheath layer coating an outermost layer of the grooved insulation layer.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an apparatus for coloring an electrical wire to improve a visibility and design of the electrical wire. The apparatus includes a coloring device for ejecting a liquid coloring material to an outer surface of the electrical wire and a sliding device for moving relatively the coloring device in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the electrical wire so as to color each whole outer surface of a plurality of coloring regions thereof responsive to a belt-shaped design pattern.

Abstract: A flexible cable for carrying RF signals and method of manufacturing same. The cable includes an elongate base substrate including a dielectric layer with an upper metal layer deposited on one side and a lower metal layer deposited on its other side. It further includes two parallel spaced-apart series of vias formed along the length of the base substrate, each via electrically interconnecting the upper metal layer and the lower metal layer, whereby a rectangular cross-sectional waveguide is provided between the upper metal layer, the lower metal layer and the two series of vias.

Abstract: A conductive wire includes a thermoplastic filament having a circumference and a plurality of coating layers dispersed about the circumference of the thermoplastic filament. The coating layers include a plurality of conductive layers comprising aligned carbon nanotubes dispersed therein and at least one thermoplastic layer between each pair of conductive layers.

Abstract: The conductor, including the points being kept free insulation, is initially surrounded by a liquid, electrically non-conducting bonding agent which forms the insulation after solidifying. The conductor can be a transposed conductor in which the individual conductors thereof are electrically isolated relative to each other and are interconnected by the bonding agent. Using a liquid stripping agent based on a polyvinyl alcohol or a long-chain hydrocarbon mixture and a polysaccharide filler on the point of the conductor being kept free of the insulation locally prevents the bonding agent from bonding to the conductor or the individual conductors of the transposed conductor from being interconnected by means of the unsolidified mixture. Once the entire bonding agent is hard and thus the bonding agent/stripping agent mixture has solidified, the bonding agent/stripping agent mixture can easily be removed in a mechanical manner from the treated points of the conductor.

Abstract: A device having a quartz or glass body forming a chamber hermetically sealed by one or more pinch seals formed in the body wherein a metallic foil provides an electrical connection through a pinch seal. A method is provided for protecting a portion of the metallic foil from corrosion prior to forming the pinch seal by coating at least a portion of the foil with a film comprising silica, and applying a refractory abhesive to at least a portion of the film.

Abstract: A flexible flat cable capable of minimizing distortion and interference of a signal and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The cable includes wire cores, insulation coating layers surrounding the wire cores, shield coating layers surrounding the insulation coating layers, an upper insulation plate layer formed on the shield coating layers, a lower insulation plate layer formed under the shield coating layers and opposite to the upper insulation plate layer, and a shield plate layer formed under the lower insulation plate layer.

Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube composite structure, the method comprising the steps of: providing a carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of carbon nanotubes; and forming at least one conductive coating on a plurality of the carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube structure to achieve a carbon nanotube composite structure, wherein the conductive coating comprises of a conductive layer.

Abstract: Cable for high voltage direct current transmission having at least one conductor and at least one extruded insulating layer consisting of a polymeric composition of a polyethylene and at least one unsaturated fatty acid. Insulating composition having a polyethylene and at least one unsaturated fatty acid.

Abstract: Electrical cables for the transmission of electricity between power poles or towers with at least one of a cooling feature and a fail safe feature and methods of producing the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a telecommunications wire including an electrical conductor and a dielectric insulator surrounding the electrical conductor. The dielectric insulator defines a plurality of channels defining void space containing a material having a low dielectric constant such as air. The channels each run along a length of the electrical conductor. The channels are configured to lower an overall dielectric constant of the dielectric insulator while maintaining desirable mechanical properties such as crush resistance.

Abstract: A marine sensor cable comprises a jacket covering an exterior of the sensor cable, wherein the jacket comprises an outer portion containing biocide disposed in a co-extrusion process. A method for producing a marine sensor cable jacket comprises providing a co-extruder to construct a polyurethane jacket for a sensor cable with a first extruder constructing an inner portion of the jacket and a second extruder constructing an outer portion of the jacket; producing a mixture of thermo polyurethane and biocide; supplying thermo polyurethane to the first extruder; supplying the mixture of thermo polyurethane and biocide to the second extruder; and constructing the polyurethane jacket with the outer portion containing the biocide.

Abstract: A technique that enables the formation of a low resistivity barrier film at low temperatures, in which a catalyst is placed inside a vacuum chamber and heated, a raw material gas and a reactive gas (such as H2, NH3 or SiH4) are introduced alternately into the vacuum chamber, and a reaction is effected between the raw material gas adsorbed to the surface of an object, and radicals generated by decomposition of the reactive gas on contact with the catalyst, thereby depositing a thin film on the object. Furthermore, a technique for removal of impurities (such as oxides, fluorides, carbides or nitrides), in which the catalyst is placed in a vacuum atmosphere and heated, and a treatment gas having a hydrogen atom in its chemical structure is brought into contact with the catalyst, thereby generating radicals. The surface of an object to be treated is exposed to these radicals.

Abstract: A method of aligning nanotubes is described, where a plurality of channels is provided on a substrate (100), a suspension of nanotubes is placed on or adjacent an open surface of the channels (102) and the suspension is allowed to flow into the channels to align the nanotubes substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the channels (104).

Abstract: There is provided a coating die for applying an insulation varnish around a wire conductor, comprising: a die body; and a die hole formed through the die body, the die hole including: an entry portion having an opening size monotonically decreasing along a conductor insertion direction; and a coating portion comprising a sub-portion having a constant opening size, in which: on an inner surface of the coating portion are provided at least four protrusions equally spaced in a circumferential direction of the inner surface, the protrusions projecting toward a center axis of the die hole; and each of the protrusions includes a portion with a height gradually increasing along the conductor insertion direction from a boundary between the entry portion and the coating portion. There can be formed an enameled wire having a thin and uniform insulation coating by using the invented coating die.

Abstract: An improved electrical line comprising an electrical conductor (5) and a layer of thermoplastic material wherein the layer consists of at least one inner layer (6) and one outer layer (7) and the outer layer (7) comprises a lubricant which has migrated from the inner layer (6) into the outer layer (7).

Abstract: Methods of reducing pollution problems in power lines systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying Lotus Effect materials as a (superhydrophobicity) protective coating for external electrical insulation system applications. Further disclosed are methods of fabricating/preparing Lotus Effect coatings. Selected inorganic or polymeric materials are applied on the insulating material surface, and stable superhydrophobic coatings can be fabricated. Various UV stabilizers and UV absorbers can be incorporated into the coating system to enhance the coating's UV stability. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also discussed and claimed.

Abstract: A composite magnet wire includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a metal wire and a coating applied to an outer surface of the wire. The coating includes a polyimide polymer and a plurality of alumina nano particles dispersed in the polyimide polymer. The alumina nano particles have a surface treatment applied to outer surfaces of the alumina nano particles, where the surface treatment includes a phenyl-silane. The composite magnet wire has a thermal degradation temperature index of at least 300° C. as calculated in accordance with ASTM E1641 or D2307.

Abstract: A system of metalization in an integrated polymer microsystem. A flexible polymer substrate is provided and conductive ink is applied to the substrate. In one embodiment the flexible polymer substrate is silicone. In another embodiment the flexible polymer substrate comprises poly(dimethylsiloxane).

Abstract: This invention is a radiation curable resin composition for wire coatings that have excellent adhesion with the center conductor as well as having excellent manufacturing efficiency for the coating layer and sufficient strength. This radiation curable resin composition for wire coating comprising the following ingredients (A), (B) and (D): (A) a mixture of a urethane (meth)acrylate having a structure derived from an aliphatic polyol and a urethane (meth)acrylate not having a structure derived from a polyol, (B) a compound having a cyclic structure and one ethylenically unsaturated group, (D) a compound given by the following formula (4a) wherein, R8 is a monovalent organic group having an ethylenically unsaturated group, and R9 is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group that may have an ethylenically unsaturated group.