Accession Number:

AD0656197

Title:

HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE INSULATION IN COMMUNICATION CABLES,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

PLASTIC WIRE AND CABLE CORP JEWETT CITY CONN

Personal Author(s):

• McBride,J. Vincent

Report Date:

1960-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

The acceptance and use of a material depends upon its cost and the ease with which it may be processed as well as upon its performance. Even with the present cost of High Density a little higher than that of High Molecular Weight Polyethylenes, it is likely that in Communication Cables as primary insulation, and to some extent in special jacket applications, the High Density Polyethylene may find increasing application due to its extra mechanical safety factors. However, if increased availability should result in little or no cost differential it is possible that the High Density Polyethylene may become the most generally used in these applications. Author

Descriptors:

• *POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS
• ELECTRICAL INSULATION
• ELECTRIC CABLES
• PLASTIC COATINGS
• TRANSMISSION LINES
• TELEPHONE LINES
• TOUGHNESS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Miscellaneous Materials
• Plastics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE