HMWPE Cable
INTRODUCTION

HMWPE cable composed of stranded and annealed copper wire which is covered by High-Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE), which provide outstanding dielectric strength and moisture resistance.  During the installation the cable can withstand considerable mechanical abuse without risk of damage to the copper electrical conductor.  The polyethylene cover is also chemically resistant and protects against most organic and inorganic substances.
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HMWPE cable is used as header cable on cathodic protection systems or to make anode lead or negative return connections.  The thick polyethylene cover permits direct burial of the cable in native soils or submersion in fresh water.  The cable provides superior flexibility and can be bent without risk of notch propagation.  It is not recommended for use in environments containing chlorine, hydrochloric acid, or petroleum hydrocarbons.

STANDARD DIMENSION

Wire Size

          AWG                          mm²

Number of

Strands

Insulation Thickness

         Inch                      mm

Nominal O. D.

          Inch                          mm
14 2.5 7 0.11 2.794 0.299 7.59
12 4 7 0.11 2.794 0.31 7.87
10 6 7 0.11 2.794 0.34 8.64
8 10 7 0.11 2.794 0.36 9.14
6 16 7 0.11 2.794 0.41 10.41
4 25 7 0.11 2.794 0.46 11.68
2 35 7 0.11 2.794 0.52 13.21