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TPJ 301 (LLDPE Black Jacketing compound)

TPJ 301 is a Linier low density polyethylene black jacketing compound combining excellent processing and environmental stress crack performance. It contains a well dispersed carbon black, to impart excellent UV degradation resistance, and an antioxidant package to impart excellent resistance to thermo-oxidative degradation.

Applications

TPJ 301 is for jacketing of medium / high voltage power cables produced at high extrusion speeds.

Specifications

TPJ 301 complies with the following raw material specification & jacketed cables standards.
ASTM D128 Type 1, Class C Category 4 Grade J3, E4, E5
IEC 60502: Type ST3/ST7, IEC 60840: Type ST3/ST7

Properties

Tests Test Method Unit Typical Values
Density ASTM D1505 g / cm³ 0.93
Melt flow rate ASTM D1238 g /10min. 0.9
Carbon Black Content ASTM D1603; Wt % 2.55
Tensile Strength(1) IEC 60811-1-1 MPa 23
Elongation at break(1) IEC 60811-1-1 % 600
Environmental Stress Cracking (F20) IEC 60811-4-1/B h >1000
Dielectric Strength (2) IEC 60243 KV/mm >21
DC Volume Resistivity (2) ASTM D 257 Ω.cm 1 x 1015

(1)Tests performed on 0.8 mm extruded tape. (2)Tests performed on 2 mm pressed sheet.

Packaging

TPJ 301 pellets available in the following packages: -

* 25 kg moisture resistant heat sealed sacks and palletized, net weight 500 kg stretch wrapped for environment protection.

* 500 / 1000 kg Boxes with moisture resistant liner, palletized boxes stretch wrapped for environment protection.

Processing:

TPJ 301 possesses excellent extrusion characteristics; as a general guide, a melt temperature in the range of 210oC to 230oC yields satisfactory results. Precise temperature profile values will vary depending on the extruder type, die tooling, cable size and line speed employed.

Storage & Handling

TPJ 301 must be stored unopened in a dry & stable temperature environment for optimum performance. A temperature range of 10 oC to 45 oC is recommended.