HMWPE Cable

Prevent Corrosion with Cathodic Protected Cables like HMWPE.

HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable

Cathodic protection cable from Performance Wire and Cable is suitable for direct burial applications, such as pipelines, storage tanks, pilings, well casings, cables, marine crafts, along with any other burial or water-submerged metallic structures. Our HMWPE cathodic protection cable utilizes stranded copper conductors that are insulated with a high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE) compound that provides strong resistance to abrasion, crushing, chemicals, oil, moisture, and other elements. We use all-natural materials in the production of our pipeline cathodic protection cables. With a copper conductor rated for 600 volts, our HMWPE wire is available in sizes 14 AWG through 1/0 AWG.

Construction

Conductor: Stranded Bare or Tinned Copper, conforms to ASTM B-3 & B-8

Insulation: High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE); low density (LDPE) is standard, medium density (MDPE) also available, conforms to ASTM D-1248

Applications

Suitable for direct burial for cathodic protection systems for pipelines, storage tanks, pilings, well casings, cables, marine crafts, and other buried or water-submerged metallic structures.

Features

HMWPE provides superior resistance to:

  • Corrosion
  • Abrasion
  • Crushing
  • Chemicals
  • Oils
  • Moisture

Temperature

Operating temperature is 70 degrees Celsius

Rating

Voltage is 600 volts

Packaging

1000 ft, 2500 ft, 3500 ft standard reel lengths; custom lengths are available upon request. Identified by surface printing indicating manufacturer, conductor size, and insulation type; custom print legends are available upon request.

Corrosion Protection Cable

HMWPE cable is the perfect choice to prevent corrosion.

Cathodic Protection Specifications:

  • The conductor is a soft annealed stranded copper (per spec ASTM B-3 & B-8)
  • Insulation is black high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE)
  • The temperature of the operation is 75 degrees Celsius
  • Rated for 600 volts

This specification describes a single conductor pipeline cathodic protection cable. It is intended to carry a DC current to anodes and cathodes in a cathodic protection system. Custom put-ups are available. The wire will be identified by surface ink printing indicating conductor size and manufacturer.

For more information on our HMWPE pipeline cathodic protection cable, or to request a quote, contact us today.

ConductorInsulationFinished Product
AWG StrDiameter (in.)HMWPE (in.)Diameter (in.)Lbs/MftNominal DC Ohms
1470.0730.1100.293392.62
1270.0920.1100.312501.65
1070.1160.1100.336651.038
870.1460.1100.366810.645
670.1840.1100.4041160.407
470.2320.1100.4521700.256
270.2920.1100.5122540.162
1190.3320.1250.5823300.129
1/0190.3730.1250.6234050.102

HMWPE FAQs

What is HMWPE Cable?
HMWPE stands for High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. HMWPE cable is a Cathodic Protection Cable featuring a single, stranded bare copper conductor and polyethylene insulation.

What are the most common applications for HMWPE Wire?
High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) wire finds frequent use in various applications such as pipelines, storage tanks, pilings, well casings, cables, marine crafts, and any other metallic structures intended for burial or water submersion.

What is HMWPE insulation?
High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) insulation refers to our black compound made from high-molecular-weight polyethylene, offering exceptional resistance to abrasion, crushing, chemicals, oils, and moisture. Additionally, it boasts outstanding dielectric strength. 

HMWPE Resources

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