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Jacketed cable with powder layer for enhanced corrosion and environmental protection

US4701575A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1986
Grant dateOct 20, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01B11/1033
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A corrosion-resistant electric cable has a metallic conductor, a polymeric insulating jacket surrounding the metallic conductor, and a corrosion-inhibiting powder comprised of a hydrophobic material disposed between the metallic conductor and the insulating jacket. The corrosion-inhibiting powder may be comprised of a mixture of a hydrophobic fumed silica powder and a hydrophobic polyethylene powder.

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