Cable Applications
Advanced Compounds for Next-Generation Power Transmission
Premix offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductive compounds designed to meet the rigorous demands of the cable industry. Whether you're developing power cables, instrumentation cables, or specialty designs, our solutions deliver quality and performance across the entire value chain sustainably.
Applications
Semiconductive Jacketing and skin layer
Premix’s PRE-ELEC® semiconductive compounds provide durable, low-resistance jacketing and skin layer solutions for power cables. They ensure effective charge dissipation and enables testing the insulative jacket underneath, after cable installation—crucial for continued performance of the cable and safety.
PP Semiconductive Screen
Our advanced polypropylene (PP) based semiconductive screen compound, designed to be used in conjunction with PP insulation material (PP-TPE, PP-TPO, or HPTE), provides a superior alternative to conventional XLPE systems. Engineered for exceptional processability, recyclability, and performance, this compound ensures uniform and stable conductivity across the entire operating temperature range, delivering reliable and efficient operation.
Semiconductive Shaped Fillers
Semiconductive fillers reduce electrical interference and prevent static charge buildup in addition the their main functionality of maintaining structural integrity and round shape. Our materials are engineered for consistency in extrusion, making them ideal for complex cable geometries requiring precision and reliability.
Semiconductive Adhesive Layer
Premix’s semiconductive adhesive materials are engineered for reliable bonding of metal laminates or welded sheaths to semiconductive jackets. They can also be applied to metal foils to form metal laminates that function as effective radial water barriers.
EMI Shielding
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a growing concern in modern infrastructure. Our EMI shielding compounds provides shielding from electro magnetic interference, particularly important in industrial automation, renewable energy, and data transmission applications.
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Why Choose Premix for Cable Compounds?
- Proven expertise in conductive polymer technologies
- Materials tailored for specific application
- Consistent dispersion, flowability, and electrical properties
- Global supply capabilities, including local support in key markets
- Suitable for sustainable cable designs and recyclable system architectures
Premix, LyondellBasell and Maillefer launch joint polypropylene-based power cable solution
Premix, LyondellBasell (LYB) and Maillefer have joined forces to deliver a technically advanced and recyclable power cable system, combining high-performance polypropylene materials, state-of-the-art compounding and leading cable manufacturing technology.
Together, the three companies offer a robust, compatible PP-based solution for MV and HV cable insulation and semiconductive screens, providing an alternative to traditional XLPE systems.
More Insights
Conductive compounds in power cables: why Premix is ready for the challenge
In this blog Christine is elaborating what is Premix’s role in the power cable market and how could an independent compounder become a successful new player in such a conservative industry dominated by polymer producers and cable manufacturers?
Boosting Umbilical Cable Performance with Semiconductive Fillers
A customer turned to Premix for a semiconductive filler to improve subsea umbilical cables in harsh marine environments—here’s how it worked.
Calculating CO2 Footprint Figures for Semiconductive Compounds
Leading cable manufacturers set targets like reducing CO2 emissions and boosting energy efficiency, requiring precise data from the supply chain.
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