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mohsinhamid
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Why We Are Removing Semi-Conductor Layer Outside the Insulation

07/13/2012 12:00 PM

please clarify me why in power cables the semi-conductor layer is in outside of the insulation and why we are removing before HT termination....?????
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Re: why we are removing semi-conductor layer outside the insulation

07/13/2012 12:14 PM

CR4 Admin: removed broken link
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Re: Why We Are Removing Semi-Conductor Layer Outside the Insulation

07/13/2012 3:03 PM

Go to this link and download Section 4, "Shields," then look at 4.1.1. It explains the purpose of the semiconductive layer. They call it the "conductor shield" or "strand shield."

The Wire and Cable Technical Information Handbook

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