OUTSIDE SPREAD
A Powerful Alliance
Together, two long-standing
innovators — General Cable & Dow
E&T — are committed to providing
continuous improvement and valued
solutions to utility customers. The
Power of Dow Inside combines
General Cable’s exceptional cable
manufacturing capabilities and
experience with market-leading
insulation materials. This powerful
alliance brings innovative solutions
to the industry built on long-term
performance, sustainable reliability
and dependable service.
General Cable
General Cable, a Fortune 500 company, is one of the world’s leading
manufacturers of cabling solutions for the energy market and the largest
medium-voltage cable supplier in North America. General Cable is
committed to producing and marketing solutions using environmentally
sound materials and production processes to ensure they have the least
possible environmental impact while providing unmatched reliability. You
Setting a NEW STANDARD
can count on the distinguished pedigree of leadership from General Cable
to lead the utility industry into the 21st century and beyond.
• Recognized leading provider
of material science and
technology solutions
• Consistent delivery of performing
products with proven quality and
long-term reliability
• Long-standing innovative utility
partner for more than 100 years
• Fully integrated approach to
maximize service over the life
of your cable assets
• Innovative cable technology
backed by years of superior
R&D and industry-recognized
test capabilities
for reliability and asset management
• Improved sustainability with optimal
efficiency and environmentally
friendly processes
Dow E&T
Dow Electrical & Telecommunications (Dow E&T), a business unit of The Dow
Chemical Company, is a leading provider of the technology that sets standards
SPECIFY EmPowr Link +
®
medium-voltage enhanced TRXLPE
underground cable TODAY for your
NEW STANDARD of reliability and
asset management, bringing
satisfaction to all your stakeholders.
for reliability, longevity and efficiency that the utility industry can count on in
the distribution of power. Operating on the premise that not all cables are
created equal, Dow E&T focuses on ensuring that their material meets the
specific processing and performance requirements of next-generation cable.
• Recognized leading provider
of material science and
technology solutions
• Systems approach to cable
construction consistently reaches
new levels of performance
• Dedicated technology centers
around the globe supported
by extensive R&D and testing
capabilities
• Proven ability to exceed industry
standards and specific processing
and performance requirements
• Enhanced material innovation for
improved reliability at lower cost
of ownership over the lifetime of
the system
©2012. General Cable Technologies Corporation.
Highland Heights, KY 41076. All rights reserved.
GENERAL CABLE, BICC BRAND and EMPOWR LINK+
are registered trademarks of General Cable
Technologies Corporation. ® ™ DOW ENDURANCE and
the Dow Diamond are trademarks of The Dow Chemical
Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow.
Form No. UTY-0054-1212
42861
• Continuous evaluation and
material development to
respond to industry trends
General Cable
General Cable Canada
4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights,
Kentucky 41076-9753 U.S.A.
Telephone
(800) 237-2726
Fax
(859) 572-8072
[email protected]
www.generalcable.com
156 Parkshore Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6T 5M1
Telephone
(800) 561-0649
Fax
(800) 565-2529
[email protected]
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INSIDE SPREAD
Small Change –
Tangible Results
The growing need for quality,
uninterrupted and reliable
power in the face of an aging
Take a Closer Look at
Unparalleled Reliability
General Cable’s medium-voltage TRXLPE insulated cables offer customers exceptional cable
infrastructure has the utility
solutions for maximum reliability and service life. Now, with the Power of Dow Inside —
using the most advanced TRXLPE insulation — BICC ® Brand EmPowr Link + offers an
industry demanding efficient
alliance combines advanced materials with quality manufacturing to produce cables that
underground cabling solutions
that extend the life of the power
system and ensure consistent
sustainable, innovative
partners. Recognized and
and enhanced reliability.
medium-voltage cable design available today. These components PLUS combined processing
Enhanced EmPowr Link +
capabilities and know-how from the industry leaders are what differentiates our medium-voltage
• Provides improved water tree retardant technology for extended cable life in wet environments
in excess of 40 years.
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.1
HFDE-4201 NT EC
system requirements of the
power distribution industry.
HFDC-4202 EC
4.4 ACLT of 1/0 15 kV (175 mil) — Samples Without Failure
100
CABLES WITHOUT FAILURE, %
solutions for the evolving
HFDB-4202 NT EC
• Offers enhanced wet aged dielectric performance as clearly proven by Time-to-Failure
Accelerated Cable Life Testing (ACLT)
Telecommunications (Dow E&T)
delivering highly valued cabling
Commercial C-4202
Prototype C-4202
60
40
0
0
200
400
600
800
TIME, days
1000
1200
1400
strongly recommends that you specify the following advanced technologies relative to the
Retardant Cross-linked
manufacturing with no exceptions, to ensure even longer service life and enhanced reliability:
new level of performance
and reliability for long-term
value — providing an
opportunity to lower the total
cost of ownership over the
lifetime of your power
minimizes irregularities for a more
and extends cable life. As shown in
uniform interface with the insulation,
comparative ACLT data for XLPE,
resulting in reduced electrical stress
keeping the conductor interstices dry
and increased cable life. Available with
significantly increases retained
supersmooth or conventional conductor
breakdown strength. Conductors
shield compounds.
as well as solid, compressed
TRXLPE Insulation:
stranded or compact
DOW ENDURANCE™ HFDC-4202 EC
stranded designs.
enhances dielectric performance
under wet electrical aging for
HFDB-4202
medium-voltage Tree-
underground cable offers a
strands prevents the ingress of moisture
20
As the largest producer of medium-voltage TRXLPE underground cables, General Cable
Polyethylene (TRXLPE)
Smooth, clean shield compound
available in aluminum or copper,
Pilot Plant C-4202
80
EmPowr Link + enhanced
®
STRANDFILL - Filling the conductor
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0
are committed to providing
Conductor Shield:
Conductor:
0.2
leading suppliers, General
continuous improvement and
TRXLPE cable from all the rest — providing lower operational costs with an expected lifespan well
Vented Water Tree Comparison ASTM D6097 — 30 Day Aging
0.6
acknowledged as industry-
Cable and Dow Electrical &
insulation shields and a variety of shielding and jacket options, offering utilities the most advanced
meet or exceed stringent industry standards and specifications for even longer service life
WATER TREE LENGTH, mm
their own — they need
generation insulation) compound coupled with General Cable’s highly advanced conductor and
enhanced level of performance backed by leading suppliers. The General Cable - Dow
reliability over time. But utilities
cannot achieve this goal on
EmPowr® Link + utilizes advanced performance DOW ENDURANCE™ HFDC-4202 EC (next-
Benefits / Results
Class 10,000 clean rooms and fully
enclosed material handling using
dedicated air transport systems
Maintains compound integrity by minimizing exposure
to failure-causing contamination — from receiving to
storage to extrusion
offering improved tree retardant
cleaner, defect-free insulation surface
technology.
Concentric Neutral:
broad temperature ranges.
Easy to install and connect round wire
or flat strap copper concentric neutral
LLDPE or CL™ XLPE extruded- to-fill
jacket provides excellent physical
protection and reduces concentric
neutral corrosion and moisture
100% new-generation optical pellet
inspection of TRXLPE insulation just prior
to cable extrusion
Continuously inspects and removes contamination
that could go undetected by conventional random
sample testing
True Triple Extrusion Dry Cure Technology
Applies all three core layers through a single extrusion
head, eliminating exposure to contamination and
providing maximum control and consistency.
Dry cure ensures minimal moisture ingress.
State-of-the-Art Computerized
Process Controls
Easy-stripping insulation shield leaves a
Jacket:
Delivers Best-in-Class Cable Assets
distribution system.
retention of electrical strength, while
for splicing and terminating across
insulation/semiconducting shield material and handling, insulation inspection and cable
State-of-the-Art
Manufacturing Technology —
Insulation Shield:
ingress. Jackets also available with
PVC or Polypropylene compounds,
water-blocking components,
and overlaying designs to meet
specific needs.
Ensures high process capability and provides a
complete documentation of production history
to help ensure consistent quality and reliability
DATE:
FILE NAME:
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FINAL ART
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DIMENSIONS:
SOFTWARE:
17" x 11" flat; 8.5" x 11" folded
Adobe Illustrator CS5
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2245 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513.221.2121
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www.rgidesign.com
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ensure that this artwork has been completed
accurately. We strongly advise that the client
proof this material carefully before approving its
release. RGI cannot accept responsibility for any
errors/omissions overlooked by the client or
client’s agent.
FONT LICENSING: RGI has provided fonts for the
accurate printout of this particular digital file. The
fonts are for use with this output only and should
not be copied or used for any additional digital
files or be stored for later use on a font server.
RGI supports the licensing rights of the font
manufacturers. Please delete all fonts when the
job is completed.
designs to provide the necessary
grounding and current-carrying
capacity required for the application.
Alternative Longitudinally Applied
Corrugated Tape (LACT), helical
tape or round wire copper shielded
power designs available to meet
specific needs.
INSIDE SPREAD
Small Change –
Tangible Results
The growing need for quality,
uninterrupted and reliable
power in the face of an aging
Take a Closer Look at
Unparalleled Reliability
General Cable’s medium-voltage TRXLPE insulated cables offer customers exceptional cable
infrastructure has the utility
solutions for maximum reliability and service life. Now, with the Power of Dow Inside —
using the most advanced TRXLPE insulation — BICC ® Brand EmPowr Link + offers an
industry demanding efficient
alliance combines advanced materials with quality manufacturing to produce cables that
underground cabling solutions
that extend the life of the power
system and ensure consistent
sustainable, innovative
partners. Recognized and
and enhanced reliability.
medium-voltage cable design available today. These components PLUS combined processing
Enhanced EmPowr Link +
capabilities and know-how from the industry leaders are what differentiates our medium-voltage
• Provides improved water tree retardant technology for extended cable life in wet environments
in excess of 40 years.
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.1
HFDE-4201 NT EC
system requirements of the
power distribution industry.
HFDC-4202 EC
4.4 ACLT of 1/0 15 kV (175 mil) — Samples Without Failure
100
CABLES WITHOUT FAILURE, %
solutions for the evolving
HFDB-4202 NT EC
• Offers enhanced wet aged dielectric performance as clearly proven by Time-to-Failure
Accelerated Cable Life Testing (ACLT)
Telecommunications (Dow E&T)
delivering highly valued cabling
Commercial C-4202
Prototype C-4202
60
40
0
0
200
400
600
800
TIME, days
1000
1200
1400
strongly recommends that you specify the following advanced technologies relative to the
Retardant Cross-linked
manufacturing with no exceptions, to ensure even longer service life and enhanced reliability:
new level of performance
and reliability for long-term
value — providing an
opportunity to lower the total
cost of ownership over the
lifetime of your power
minimizes irregularities for a more
and extends cable life. As shown in
uniform interface with the insulation,
comparative ACLT data for XLPE,
resulting in reduced electrical stress
keeping the conductor interstices dry
and increased cable life. Available with
significantly increases retained
supersmooth or conventional conductor
breakdown strength. Conductors
shield compounds.
as well as solid, compressed
TRXLPE Insulation:
stranded or compact
DOW ENDURANCE™ HFDC-4202 EC
stranded designs.
enhances dielectric performance
under wet electrical aging for
HFDB-4202
medium-voltage Tree-
underground cable offers a
strands prevents the ingress of moisture
20
As the largest producer of medium-voltage TRXLPE underground cables, General Cable
Polyethylene (TRXLPE)
Smooth, clean shield compound
available in aluminum or copper,
Pilot Plant C-4202
80
EmPowr Link + enhanced
®
STRANDFILL - Filling the conductor
®
0
are committed to providing
Conductor Shield:
Conductor:
0.2
leading suppliers, General
continuous improvement and
TRXLPE cable from all the rest — providing lower operational costs with an expected lifespan well
Vented Water Tree Comparison ASTM D6097 — 30 Day Aging
0.6
acknowledged as industry-
Cable and Dow Electrical &
insulation shields and a variety of shielding and jacket options, offering utilities the most advanced
meet or exceed stringent industry standards and specifications for even longer service life
WATER TREE LENGTH, mm
their own — they need
generation insulation) compound coupled with General Cable’s highly advanced conductor and
enhanced level of performance backed by leading suppliers. The General Cable - Dow
reliability over time. But utilities
cannot achieve this goal on
EmPowr® Link + utilizes advanced performance DOW ENDURANCE™ HFDC-4202 EC (next-
Benefits / Results
Class 10,000 clean rooms and fully
enclosed material handling using
dedicated air transport systems
Maintains compound integrity by minimizing exposure
to failure-causing contamination — from receiving to
storage to extrusion
offering improved tree retardant
cleaner, defect-free insulation surface
technology.
Concentric Neutral:
broad temperature ranges.
Easy to install and connect round wire
or flat strap copper concentric neutral
LLDPE or CL™ XLPE extruded- to-fill
jacket provides excellent physical
protection and reduces concentric
neutral corrosion and moisture
100% new-generation optical pellet
inspection of TRXLPE insulation just prior
to cable extrusion
Continuously inspects and removes contamination
that could go undetected by conventional random
sample testing
True Triple Extrusion Dry Cure Technology
Applies all three core layers through a single extrusion
head, eliminating exposure to contamination and
providing maximum control and consistency.
Dry cure ensures minimal moisture ingress.
State-of-the-Art Computerized
Process Controls
Easy-stripping insulation shield leaves a
Jacket:
Delivers Best-in-Class Cable Assets
distribution system.
retention of electrical strength, while
for splicing and terminating across
insulation/semiconducting shield material and handling, insulation inspection and cable
State-of-the-Art
Manufacturing Technology —
Insulation Shield:
ingress. Jackets also available with
PVC or Polypropylene compounds,
water-blocking components,
and overlaying designs to meet
specific needs.
Ensures high process capability and provides a
complete documentation of production history
to help ensure consistent quality and reliability
DATE:
FILE NAME:
11/09/12 LMC
42861_EmPowrBro_Insert_FA.ai
FINAL ART
DESCRIPTION:
DIMENSIONS:
SOFTWARE:
17" x 11" flat; 8.5" x 11" folded
Adobe Illustrator CS5
Inks
CMYK
2245 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513.221.2121
fax 513.221.5544
www.rgidesign.com
SPOT
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K
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ensure that this artwork has been completed
accurately. We strongly advise that the client
proof this material carefully before approving its
release. RGI cannot accept responsibility for any
errors/omissions overlooked by the client or
client’s agent.
FONT LICENSING: RGI has provided fonts for the
accurate printout of this particular digital file. The
fonts are for use with this output only and should
not be copied or used for any additional digital
files or be stored for later use on a font server.
RGI supports the licensing rights of the font
manufacturers. Please delete all fonts when the
job is completed.
designs to provide the necessary
grounding and current-carrying
capacity required for the application.
Alternative Longitudinally Applied
Corrugated Tape (LACT), helical
tape or round wire copper shielded
power designs available to meet
specific needs.
OUTSIDE SPREAD
A Powerful Alliance
Together, two long-standing
innovators — General Cable & Dow
E&T — are committed to providing
continuous improvement and valued
solutions to utility customers. The
Power of Dow Inside combines
General Cable’s exceptional cable
manufacturing capabilities and
experience with market-leading
insulation materials. This powerful
alliance brings innovative solutions
to the industry built on long-term
performance, sustainable reliability
and dependable service.
General Cable
General Cable, a Fortune 500 company, is one of the world’s leading
manufacturers of cabling solutions for the energy market and the largest
medium-voltage cable supplier in North America. General Cable is
committed to producing and marketing solutions using environmentally
sound materials and production processes to ensure they have the least
possible environmental impact while providing unmatched reliability. You
Setting a NEW STANDARD
can count on the distinguished pedigree of leadership from General Cable
to lead the utility industry into the 21st century and beyond.
• Recognized leading provider
of material science and
technology solutions
• Consistent delivery of performing
products with proven quality and
long-term reliability
• Long-standing innovative utility
partner for more than 100 years
• Fully integrated approach to
maximize service over the life
of your cable assets
• Innovative cable technology
backed by years of superior
R&D and industry-recognized
test capabilities
for reliability and asset management
• Improved sustainability with optimal
efficiency and environmentally
friendly processes
Dow E&T
Dow Electrical & Telecommunications (Dow E&T), a business unit of The Dow
Chemical Company, is a leading provider of the technology that sets standards
SPECIFY EmPowr Link +
®
medium-voltage enhanced TRXLPE
underground cable TODAY for your
NEW STANDARD of reliability and
asset management, bringing
satisfaction to all your stakeholders.
for reliability, longevity and efficiency that the utility industry can count on in
the distribution of power. Operating on the premise that not all cables are
created equal, Dow E&T focuses on ensuring that their material meets the
specific processing and performance requirements of next-generation cable.
• Recognized leading provider
of material science and
technology solutions
• Systems approach to cable
construction consistently reaches
new levels of performance
• Dedicated technology centers
around the globe supported
by extensive R&D and testing
capabilities
• Proven ability to exceed industry
standards and specific processing
and performance requirements
• Enhanced material innovation for
improved reliability at lower cost
of ownership over the lifetime of
the system
©2012. General Cable Technologies Corporation.
Highland Heights, KY 41076. All rights reserved.
GENERAL CABLE, BICC BRAND and EMPOWR LINK+
are registered trademarks of General Cable
Technologies Corporation. ® ™ DOW ENDURANCE and
the Dow Diamond are trademarks of The Dow Chemical
Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow.
Form No. UTY-0054-1212
42861
• Continuous evaluation and
material development to
respond to industry trends
General Cable
General Cable Canada
4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights,
Kentucky 41076-9753 U.S.A.
Telephone
(800) 237-2726
Fax
(859) 572-8072
[email protected]
www.generalcable.com
156 Parkshore Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6T 5M1
Telephone
(800) 561-0649
Fax
(800) 565-2529
[email protected]
DATE:
FILE NAME:
11/09/12 LMC
42861_EmPowrBro_Insert_FA.ai
FINAL ART
DESCRIPTION:
DIMENSIONS:
SOFTWARE:
17" x 11" flat; 8.5" x 11" folded
Adobe Illustrator CS5
Inks
CMYK
2245 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513.221.2121
fax 513.221.5544
www.rgidesign.com
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ensure that this artwork has been completed
accurately. We strongly advise that the client
proof this material carefully before approving its
release. RGI cannot accept responsibility for any
errors/omissions overlooked by the client or
client’s agent.
FONT LICENSING: RGI has provided fonts for the
accurate printout of this particular digital file. The
fonts are for use with this output only and should
not be copied or used for any additional digital
files or be stored for later use on a font server.
RGI supports the licensing rights of the font
manufacturers. Please delete all fonts when the
job is completed.