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Water Blocking Tape (WBT)

Water blocking tapes rapidly absorb liquid at the point of insulation failure & quickly swell to block any further ingress.

  • Excellent gel strength.
  • Excellent swell height.
  • Stable over long period.
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Basic Properties Semi Conductive WB Tape Non Conductive WB Tape
Thickness 0.20 mm to 0.40 mm 0.15 mm to 0.40 mm
Tensile > 25 N/cm 10 N/cm to 30 N/cm
Swelling Height > 20 mm, Excellent > 15 mm, Excellent
Gel Strength Excellent Excellent
GSM Range 60 to 120 g/m2 60 to 90 g/m2
No loose Carbon presence on the conductor offers perfect surface and volume resistance Stable over a long period, easy to process and ideal for high-speed line manufacturing
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