General Procedure followed in the
construction of TRINITY Cables
CONDUCTOR:
The conductor used for
Elastomer insulated cables is composed of high conductivity annealed
tinned/plain copper wires which are flexible enough to withstand constant
flexing and prevent the formation of open circuit faults. The conductors,
free from joints, are bunched/rope-stranded in continuous lengths. The
conductor so manufactured provides high
circuit integrity and excellent
physical properties.
INSULATION:
Natural rubber is
generally used as insulation for 1.1KV type Welding/Lift/TRS flexible
cords & cables. The recent trend towards use of synthetic rubber like
EPDM permits higher conductor
operating temperature and current rating.
SCREENING/ARMORING:
a) Screening
Copper wire braid
screening is used in mining cables . The process control and machinery
available for screening at "TRINITY" prevents open ends and
minimizes joints in the screen along the entire length of the core. The screen
also permits maximum flexibility.
Strict process control enforced during manufacture ensures no fault due to
screen damage on the insulation in-spite of the mechanical abuse to the
cable length.
b) Armoring
Trailing cables are
protected by Galvanized steel wire armor to provide suitable mechanical
protection.
SHEATH:
The commonly used
sheathing materials are natural rubber, PCP, CSP, NBR-PVC blend.
Polychloroprene (PCP) due to its technical advantage over natural rubber
in terms of flame retardation, oil resistance and superior mechanical
properties is extensively used for sheathing mining cables. CSP or NBR-PVC
blend are also used in some applications where resistance to ozone and
weathering are additionally required.
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