How to Protect Power Cables With Swellable Yarn
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Protecting power cables is crucial to prevent water ingress and maintain signal integrity. Tex Tech’s water-blocking yarn is an innovative solution designed to protect these cables. Its lightweight design and ease of use make it a preferred choice for manufacturers looking to improve cable durability without adding unnecessary bulk.
As a leading industrial fabric supplier, Tex Tech specializes in manufacturing water-blocking yarns and other high-performance textiles, including non-woven fabrics, woven fabrics, and 3D woven fabrics. In this blog post, we will take a look at the importance of water-blocking yarn and what distinguishes Tex Tech’s products from the rest.
How to Protect Power and Data Cables with Swellable Yarn
Tex Tech’s water-blocking yarn works in several key ways to safeguard sensitive components like wiring assemblies, data cables, and electronic systems. It expands upon contact with water,swelling to absorb moisture. As it expands, it also prevents further water penetration.
Water-blocking yarn from Tex Tech has numerous features that make it ideal for various power and data cable applications:
High Swell Rate. Absorbs water quickly to prevent water ingress.- Quick Absorption. Can swell up to 300% to absorb moisture.
- High Tensile Strength. Provides durability under stress.
- Sustainability. Made using 70% recycled fiber.
- Effective Water-Blocking. Maintains cable integrity in harsh environments.
Tex Tech developed OASIS yarn to deliver superior strength and absorption. This yarn can swell up to 300% to seal cable gaps and keep more moisture from entering. It ranges from 450 denier to 270,000 denier and is durable enough for low, medium, and high-voltage cables.
Installation
Installing our water-blocking yarn is precise and systematic. It will typically include the following steps:
- Fiber stranding. Individual fibers are bundled together in a central core.
- Water-blocking yarn application. Our yarn, which has inherent water-absorbing properties, wraps around the fiber core.
- Buffer tube application. The core is then encased in a protective buffer tube for additional security.
- Cable sheathing. An outer sheath of materials such as polyethylene or PVC can be used to provide a final layer of protection.
Tex Tech’s spun yarn provides the right level of exposure protection for each application. Compared to coated yarns, they reduce shedding and dusting during manufacturing to create a cleaner workspace.
Applications
Our versatile water-blocking yarns offer essential protection for electronic goods across numerous industries. Tex Tech yarns can be used in various cables and materials, including:
- Conductors. Our water-blocking yarns can prevent water-induced damage in electrical systems.
- Data cables. Our specially designed yarns help maintain signal integrity in damp environments.
- Power cables. Water-blocking yarns protect sensitive strands to ensure reliable signal transmission.
- Fillers and wraps for multicore cables. The yarn’s water-absorbing fibers expand upon contact with water to form a robust barrier.
- Power cables. Water-blocking yarns from Tex Tech minimize water-related signal degradation.
Learn More About Water-Blocking Yarns
As an industry leader in high-performance textiles, Tex Tech offers solutions that reflect a commitment to quality and innovation. Our water-blocking yarn products are known for delivering industry-leading performance and protection, with applications ranging from Power cables to data cables and conductors.
To learn more about our water-blocking yarns and how Tex Tech can support your power cable needs, contact us today or request a quote.