BITUMEN IMPREGNATED CABLE TAPES
abe® cable tapes are woven hessian and cotton fabrics impregnated with a petroleum based penetration grade bitumen that is free of coal or wood tar derivatives. The bitumen is chemically inert containing no water solubles.
abe® cable tapes perform as bedding and binding/ wrapping layers to meet the demanding requirements for the production of armoured electrical power cables.
The bitumen tapes are dry to the touch at 23 + 2 °C. These tapes offer inherent anti-corrosion properties, while also providing braid stability.
Uses
- Suitable in the production of metal sheathed cables
- Insulation of metal and cables against corrosion or moisture ingress
Advantages
- A bedding layer between the armour layer and the cable core
- Excellent insulation properties
- Excellent anti-corrosion and moisture resistant properties
- An overwrap to protect the cable during installation ensile strength helps prevent bird-caging of armour wires.
- Available in widths and lengths to suit the cable manufacturer’s individual needs
Typical Physical Properties - Cotton
| Test | Method No. | Units | Specification |
| Untreated | TM 108 | g/m2 | 120-140 |
| Warp/Weft | TM 109 | counts | 23/18 minimum |
| Treated Mass | g/m2 | 260-300 | |
| Bitumen | TM 108 | % | 45-60 |
| Treated | TM 110 | mm | 0.42-0.55 |
| Acid Value | TM 132 | Mg 0.1N KOH | 0.5 maximum |
Typical Physical Properties - Hessian
| Test | Method No. | Units | Specification |
| Untreated | TM 108 | g/m2 | 270-343 |
| Warp/Weft | TM 109 | counts | 39/45 minimum |
| TM 108 | 255-325 | ||
| Treated Mass | g/m2 | 580-700 | |
| Bitumen | TM 108 | % | 50-60 |
| Treated | TM 110 | mm | 1.0-1.3 |
| Acid Value | TM 132 | Mg 0.1N KOH | 0.5 maximum |
Roll Widths
Hessian: 38, 50, 60, 75, 90 and 100 mm
Cotton: 38, 40, 50, 60, 75, 90 and 100 mm
Handling & Storage
abe® cable tapes have a shelf life of 24 months if kept in a dry, cool place in the original, unopened packaging.
If stored at high temperatures and/or high humidity conditions, the shelf life may be reduced.
Health & Safety
Refer to the material safety data sheet for further information.
Important Note
This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s) concerned. Whilst abe® endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot accept any liability for application – because abe® has no direct or continuous control over where and how abe® products are applied.