XLPEllä
XLPEllä is a term that refers to the use of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation in electrical cables. Cross-linked polyethylene is a thermoplastic material that has undergone a chemical process to create cross-links between the polymer chains. This process significantly improves the material's thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties compared to standard polyethylene.
XLPE insulation is widely used in power cables for medium, high, and extra-high voltage applications due to
The manufacturing of XLPE involves extruding polyethylene onto the conductor and then subjecting it to a cross-linking