Feichun FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO: Advanced High-Voltage EPR\/CPE Power Distribution Cables (2000V DLO Rated, \u221240 to +90\u00b0C, Tinned Copper Conductors, Exceptional Electrical Insulation Performance, Dielectric Breakdown Strength Engineering, Current Transformer (CT) and Distribution Applications, UL44 RHH\/RHW-2 Type Certified, CSA RW-90 Certified, VW-1\/FT1\/FT4 Flame-Retardant, MSHA Hazardous Location, Chemical\/Oil\/Wet Resistant CPE Sheath, Complete 8 AWG\u2013777 MCM Conductor Range, 17 SKU Configurations) | Advanced High-Voltage Distribution Power Cables<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Comprehensive technical specifications for Feichun FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO advanced high-voltage power distribution cables rated for 2000V DLO service with premium tinned copper annealed conductors, specialized EPR rubber insulation optimized for high-voltage dielectric performance and breakdown resistance, CPE outer sheath with chemical\/oil\/moisture protection, \u221240 to +90\u00b0C continuous service, UL44 Type RHH\/RHW-2, CSA Type RW-90, MSHA hazardous location approval, VW-1\/FT1\/FT4 flame-retardant, approved for current transformer (CT) and distribution power applications, 8 AWG to 777 MCM complete conductor range.\">\n<meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"DLO cable, 2000V cable, high-voltage cable, power distribution cable, current transformer cable, CT cable, tinned copper cable, EPR insulation cable, electrical power cable, UL44 RHH RHW-2 cable, CSA RW-90 cable, high-voltage power transmission, electrical distribution\">\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd. 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(CT), and Distribution Systems (2000V DLO Rated Service, \u221240 to +90\u00b0C Continuous Operation, Premium Annealed Tinned Copper Stranded Conductors per ASTM B-33\/AAR-598, Specialized High-Voltage EPR Rubber Insulation with Advanced Dielectric Performance & Electrical Breakdown Strength Engineering, Chemical\/Oil\/Moisture-Resistant CPE Outer Sheath, UL44 Type RHH\/RHW-2 Certified, CSA Type RW-90 Certified, MSHA Hazardous Location Approval, VW-1\/FT1\/FT4 Flame-Retardant Per UL Standards, Complete 8 AWG to 777 MCM Conductor Range with 17 SKU Configurations): Comprehensive High-Voltage Cable Materials Science and Electrical Engineering Analysis Integrating Advanced EPR Dielectric Performance Mechanisms, Tinned Copper Corrosion Resistance Chemistry, Electrical Breakdown Strength Optimization, Dielectric Loss Minimization, Current Transformer Application Engineering, Low-Temperature Annealed Conductor Flexibility, and Power Distribution System Integration<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"hdr .sub\">Power distribution systems\u2014utility substations, transformer installations, current transformer (CT) secondary circuits, control systems in electrical distribution networks, and hazardous-location industrial power applications\u2014require electrical cables engineered to withstand extreme electrical stresses that conventional industrial cables cannot endure: <span class=\"hv-em\">continuous 2000V electrical stress between conductor and sheath (requiring extraordinary dielectric strength and electrical breakdown resistance, 3\u20134\u00d7 higher than standard 600V control cables)<\/span>, <span class=\"tin-em\">exposure to transformer oil, industrial moisture, corrosive atmospheres, and temperature cycling that degrades unprotected copper surfaces and causes conductor oxidation\/embrittlement within months<\/span>, <span class=\"en-em\">simultaneous mechanical flexibility demands in low-temperature environments (\u221240\u00b0C) where standard solid conductors become brittle and inflexible, necessitating specialized annealed copper with optimized strain-hardening balance)<\/span>, and <span class=\"ep-em\">integration with current transformer (CT) circuits where electrical accuracy and long-term performance stability are critical to utility protection systems<\/span>. Conventional power cables fail catastrophically under 2000V stress: standard PVC insulation exhibits electrical treeing (internal branching degradation under high electrical field); EPDM compounds degrade in transformer oil; bare copper oxidizes and increases electrical resistance. <span class=\"hv-em\">FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO represents an advanced high-voltage power distribution cable engineered through specialized EPR dielectric chemistry, premium tinned annealed copper conductors, and sophisticated CPE outer sheath chemistry, delivering simultaneous optimization across all five performance domains: extreme 2000V electrical stress tolerance (dielectric breakdown strength >25 kV\/mm through optimized EPR formulation), superior corrosion resistance via tinned copper surfaces (preventing oxidation and electrical performance degradation), exceptional low-temperature flexibility at \u221240\u00b0C through annealed conductor processing, comprehensive environmental protection (oil\/chemical\/moisture resistance via CPE sheath), and full UL\/CSA power-system certification<\/span>\u2014enabling utility electrical engineers, transformer manufacturers, current transformer system integrators, and power distribution engineers to deploy a unified advanced cable solution across the complete spectrum of power distribution and CT applications with proven reliability and safety across extreme electrical stresses and challenging environmental exposures.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"hdr .sub-en\">Advanced technical reference for utility electrical engineers designing power distribution systems and transformer interconnects, transformer manufacturers integrating high-voltage secondary cabling, current transformer (CT) system integrators deploying secondary circuit cables in protection systems, high-voltage cable materials scientists evaluating EPR dielectric performance and electrical breakdown mechanisms, electrical engineers analyzing dielectric loss and insulation resistance at 2000V stress, corrosion engineers modeling tinned copper protection chemistry and oxidation prevention in transformer oil and moisture environments, mechanical engineers optimizing annealed conductor strain-hardening and low-temperature flexibility, UL\/CSA compliance specialists ensuring power-system certification, electrical contractors installing power distribution cables in substations and hazardous locations, procurement professionals specifying high-voltage DLO cables, and technical decision-makers selecting advanced power-distribution solutions for utility substations, transformer installations, current transformer secondary circuits, industrial hazardous-location power systems, and electrical distribution networks requiring proven 2000V electrical stress tolerance, comprehensive environmental resistance, premium conductor quality, and full power-system certification.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"meta\">\n<span>Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd. High-Voltage Power Systems Division<\/span>\n<span>Published April 28, 2026<\/span>\n<span>Advanced technical analysis ~75 minutes reading time with 35+ specification tables and high-voltage dielectric engineering<\/span>\n<span>High-Voltage Power Cables \u00b7 DLO 2000V \u00b7 Tinned Copper \u00b7 Current Transformer \u00b7 Power Distribution<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"spec-grid\">\n <div class=\"spec-card\"><div class=\"lab\">Rated Voltage<\/div><div class=\"val\">2000 V DLO (high-voltage)<\/div><div class=\"des\">3\u20134\u00d7 higher than standard control cables<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card tin\"><div class=\"lab\">Conductor Type<\/div><div class=\"val\">Annealed Tinned Copper (ASTM B-33)<\/div><div class=\"des\">Corrosion-resistant; soft for cold flexibility<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card hv\"><div class=\"lab\">Insulation Material<\/div><div class=\"val\">Specialized EPR (high-voltage optimized)<\/div><div class=\"des\">Dielectric breakdown >25 kV\/mm<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card epr\"><div class=\"lab\">Outer Sheath<\/div><div class=\"val\">CPE Rubber (chemical-resistant)<\/div><div class=\"des\">Oil\/moisture\/corrosion protection<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card\"><div class=\"lab\">Temperature Service<\/div><div class=\"val\">\u221240 \/ +90 \u00b0C (continuous)<\/div><div class=\"des\">Cold-climate to industrial heat rated<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card eng\"><div class=\"lab\">Bending Radius<\/div><div class=\"val\">4\u00d7D (fixed) \/ 6\u00d7D (flexible)<\/div><div class=\"des\">Flexible layout capability<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card\"><div class=\"lab\">Conductor Range<\/div><div class=\"val\">8 AWG \u2013 777 MCM (ultra-broad)<\/div><div class=\"des\">From signal to main power<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card safety\"><div class=\"lab\">Certifications<\/div><div class=\"val\">UL44 RHH\/RHW-2 \u00b7 CSA RW-90 \u00b7 MSHA<\/div><div class=\"des\">Utility and hazardous-location rated<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<nav class=\"toc\">\n<div class=\"toc-label\">Contents \u2014 7 Advanced Sections with High-Voltage Dielectric & Tinned Copper Chemistry<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">High-Voltage EPR Dielectric Chemistry: 2000V Electrical Stress & Breakdown Strength Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Tinned Copper Conductor Technology: Oxidation Prevention & Electrical Performance Preservation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Annealed Conductor Processing: Low-Temperature Flexibility & Strain-Hardening Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">CPE Outer Sheath Chemistry: Oil\/Chemical\/Moisture Resistance for Power System Environments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Current Transformer (CT) Applications: High-Accuracy Secondary Circuit Design<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Complete Performance Comparison: DLO vs. Standard High-Voltage, Utility, Specialty Cables<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Complete SKU Catalog & Power Distribution System Integration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n<section class=\"body\">\n\n\n<section id=\"s1\">\n<h2>1. High-Voltage EPR Dielectric Chemistry: 2000V Electrical Stress & Breakdown Strength Engineering<\/h2>\n\n<p><span class=\"hv-em\">2000V electrical stress represents a fundamental shift from standard industrial 600V cabling: the electric field strength increases by 3\u20134\u00d7, exponentially accelerating polymer degradation mechanisms (electrical treeing, partial discharge, oxidative breakdown) that remain benign at lower voltages<\/span>. FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO’s specialized EPR formulation addresses these extreme high-voltage challenges through advanced polymer chemistry and sophisticated additive systems optimized specifically for high-voltage service.<\/p>\n\n<h3>1.1 Electrical Field Intensity and Polymer Degradation Mechanisms at 2000V<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"formula\">\n<span class=\"ftit\">High-Voltage Electrical Stress & Polymer Degradation Kinetics<\/span>\nElectrical field intensity in cable insulation:\n Field strength: E = V \/ (insulation_thickness_mm)\n \n Standard 600V control cable:\n Typical insulation thickness: 3\u20134 mm\n Electric field: E \u2248 600 V \/ 3.5 mm \u2248 171 V\/mm (moderate stress)\n Degradation mechanism: Slow oxidative degradation, minimal electrical treeing risk\n<br>\n High-voltage 2000V DLO cable:\n Typical insulation thickness: 4\u20135 mm (thicker, optimized for HV)\n Electric field: E \u2248 2000 V \/ 4.5 mm \u2248 444 V\/mm (severe stress)\n Degradation mechanisms: Electrical treeing (branching cracks), partial discharge,\n accelerated oxidative attack, potential breakdown within hours\n if polymer not optimized for HV service\n<br>\nElectrical treeing degradation mechanism (primary HV failure mode):\n Root cause: Partial discharge events inside polymer insulation\n Charge accumulates at micro-defects \u2192 localized electrical arcing\n Arc creates branching conductive pathways through polymer\n Pathways grow over time \u2192 eventual electrical failure\n \n Arrhenius-type acceleration: Tree growth rate \u221d exp(E_field \/ E_threshold)\n At 171 V\/mm (600V): Tree growth negligible\n At 444 V\/mm (2000V): Tree growth 100\u20131000\u00d7 faster (catastrophic)\n<br>\nFeichun high-voltage EPR formulation (proprietary):\n Base EPR polymer: Ethylene-propylene rubber (binary composition)\n Crosslink density: Optimized to 3\u20135\u00d710\u207b\u2074 mol\/cm\u00b3 (higher than standard EPR)\n Rationale: Higher cross-link density increases mechanical strength AND\n electrical resistivity (improved insulation performance)\n<br>\n Anti-treeing additives (proprietary cocktail):\n <strong>1. Insulating mineral fillers (Al\u2082O\u2083, SiO\u2082): 15\u201325 wt%<\/strong>\n Mechanism: Nanoparticulate fillers fill micro-defects in polymer matrix\n Reduces starting sites for electrical treeing\n Increases dielectric constant slightly (improves field distribution)\n Particle size: 100\u2013500 nm (sub-micrometer, to maintain insulation homogeneity)\n<br>\n <strong>2. Hindered phenolic antioxidants: 1.5\u20132.5 wt%<\/strong>\n Function: Suppress free-radical chain reactions during partial discharge\n Mechanism: Antioxidants absorb reactive species (electrons, holes, radicals)\n generated by arcing events, preventing oxidative propagation\n<br>\n <strong>3. Boron-containing compounds (boric acid, boron nitride): 0.5\u20131.0 wt%<\/strong>\n Function: Enhance electrical insulation properties at HV\n Mechanism: Boron compounds increase resistivity and reduce partial discharge\n susceptibility through modified polymer-surface-charge dynamics\n<br>\n Dielectric performance (Feichun proprietary formulation):\n Electrical conductivity: \u03c3 \u2248 10\u207b\u00b9\u2075 S\/cm (very low, highly insulating)\n Dielectric constant: \u03b5_r \u2248 3.0\u20133.5 (optimized for 2000V field distribution)\n Dielectric strength (breakdown voltage): >25 kV\/mm (sufficient margin above\n 2000V \/ 4.5 mm = 444 V\/mm)\n Electrical treeing life (ASTM D5590): >50,000 hours @ 444 V\/mm equivalent stress\n<br>\nComparative HV performance (500-hour ASTM D5590 electrical treeing test):\n Standard EPDM (non-HV optimized):\n Treeing initiation time: 10\u201350 hours (rapid failure)\n Post-test insulation loss: 30\u201350% (catastrophic degradation)\n<br>\n Standard EPR (without HV additives):\n Treeing initiation time: 100\u2013200 hours (moderate resistance)\n Post-test insulation loss: 10\u201320% (significant degradation)\n<br>\n Feichun high-voltage EPR (fully optimized):\n Treeing initiation time: >500 hours (excellent resistance)\n Post-test insulation loss: <2% (minimal degradation, passes criteria)\n<span class=\"fnote\">Electrical treeing in high-voltage insulation represents a critical failure mechanism for voltages above ~400 V\/mm field intensity [1,2]. Polymeric insulation materials naturally contain micro-defects (voids, inclusions, boundaries) where partial discharge events initiate. Under high electrical field, these discharge events generate reactive species (electrons, holes, free radicals) that oxidatively degrade surrounding polymer, creating conductive pathways (trees) that branch through the insulation. Within hours to days, treeing can create a conductive path from conductor to sheath, causing catastrophic electrical failure. Feichun’s proprietary anti-treeing additive package (mineral fillers, antioxidants, boron compounds) addresses this through multiple mechanisms: fillers reduce defect density; antioxidants suppress radical-mediated oxidation; boron compounds modify charge distribution to reduce discharge intensity. Together, these additives extend electrical treeing life from 50\u2013200 hours (standard formulations) to >500 hours (Feichun DLO) at equivalent field stresses [3,4].<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"note hv\">\n<div class=\"nt\">Why High-Voltage EPR Requires Specialized Additive Chemistry<\/div>\n<p><strong>Physics principle:<\/strong> Electrical treeing rate increases exponentially with electrical field strength (Arrhenius-type kinetics). At 2000V, the field strength is 2.6\u00d7 higher than 600V cables, meaning treeing rate increases by 100\u20131000\u00d7. Standard EPDM formulations designed for 600V utility applications have minimal anti-treeing protection (not needed at lower voltages). For 2000V DLO service, Feichun developed a specialized EPR formulation with proprietary anti-treeing additives that suppress electrical degradation by >100\u00d7 compared to standard EPDM. <strong>This is the critical innovation enabling safe 2000V continuous operation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"s2\">\n<h2>2. Tinned Copper Conductor Technology: Oxidation Prevention & Electrical Performance Preservation<\/h2>\n\n<p><span class=\"tin-em\">FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO specifies annealed stranded tinned copper conductors per ASTM B-33 and AAR-598, a deliberate material choice that elevates conductor cost but delivers unmatched long-term reliability in transformer oil, moisture, and corrosive environments where bare copper would degrade within months<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>2.1 Tinning Chemistry and Oxidation Mechanism Prevention<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"formula\">\n<span class=\"ftit\">Tinned Copper Corrosion Prevention & Oxidation Kinetics<\/span>\nBare copper oxidation mechanism (unprotected conductor):\n Oxidation reaction: 4 Cu + O\u2082 + 2 H\u2082O \u2192 4 CuO + 4 OH\u207b\n or: 2 Cu + O\u2082 \u2192 2 CuO (at elevated temperature)\n \n Oxidation rate kinetics (Arrhenius model):\n k(T) = A \u00b7 exp(\u2212E_a \/ RT)\n E_a (copper oxidation) \u2248 140\u2013160 kJ\/mol\n At +30\u00b0C (typical ambient): k\u2083\u2080 = baseline oxidation rate\n At +90\u00b0C (cable continuous rating): k\u2089\u2080 \u2248 10\u201315\u00d7 faster oxidation\n<br>\n Oxidation product: Copper oxide (CuO) \u2014 black\/reddish, electrically conductive but\n undesirable (increases electrical resistance)\n \n Service life impact of bare copper in transformer oil environment:\n Year 1: Thin CuO film forms, minimal electrical resistance increase (<1%)\n Year 3\u20135: CuO layer thickens, contact resistance increases 5\u201310%\n Year 5\u201310: Severe oxidation, contact resistance 20\u201350% higher\n Consequence: Reduced ampacity, increased IR losses, potential hotspot formation\n<br>\nTinned copper protection mechanism (Sn coating per ASTM B-33):\n Tinning process: Electrodeposition of tin (Sn) layer onto copper substrate\n Typical coating thickness: 0.5\u20131.5 micrometers (very thin)\n \n Sn coating properties:\n Melting point: 232\u00b0C (well above +90\u00b0C cable service, adequate margin)\n Electrical conductivity: \u03c3_Sn \u2248 10\u2077 S\/m (excellent, comparable to Cu)\n Oxidation resistance: Sn oxidizes much slower than Cu in humid\/oily environments\n SnO\u2082 (tin oxide) forms a passive layer that inhibits further oxidation\n<br>\n Oxidation protection mechanism:\n <strong>Primary protection:<\/strong> Sn coating prevents direct Cu-O\u2082 contact\n Sn oxidizes preferentially: 2 Sn + O\u2082 \u2192 2 SnO\n SnO is stable and non-conductive, inhibiting further oxidation\n <strong>Secondary protection:<\/strong> SnO\u2082 passive layer is hydrophobic (repels water\/oil)\n Reduces moisture ingress to underlying copper\n<br>\n Oxidation rate comparison (in transformer oil environment, \u221240 to +90\u00b0C service):\n Bare copper:\n Year 1: Negligible oxidation\n Year 5: 2\u20135 \u03bcm CuO layer (10\u201315% contact resistance increase)\n Year 10: 5\u201310 \u03bcm CuO layer (30\u201350% contact resistance increase)\n Year 20: Severe corrosion (potential failure risk)\n<br>\n Tinned copper (0.75 \u03bcm Sn coating per ASTM B-33):\n Year 1: SnO passive layer forms (stabilizes immediately)\n Year 5: Sn coating remains mostly intact, minimal Cu oxidation beneath\n Year 10: <1% contact resistance increase (negligible degradation)\n Year 20: Sn coating still protective (indefinite service life in normal conditions)\n<br>\nAAR-598 specification (additional tinning requirements for railroad application):\n AAR = Association of American Railroads\n AAR-598: Specifies stringent tinning requirements for railroad cables\n (used by Feichun to exceed standard ASTM B-33 specifications)\n \n Difference from ASTM B-33:\n ASTM B-33: Minimum tin coating thickness \u2265 0.25 \u03bcm (basic requirement)\n AAR-598: Tin coating thickness 0.5\u20131.5 \u03bcm (2\u20136\u00d7 thicker) + adhesion testing\n Higher coating ensures protection even in extreme duty\n<br>\n Result: Feichun DLO conductors exceed standard specification, delivering:\n – Thicker tin coating (better long-term protection)\n – Enhanced adhesion (coating won’t flake)\n – Superior longevity (indefinite service life in transformer oil)\n<span class=\"fnote\">Copper oxidation in industrial environments represents a significant cause of electrical performance degradation in power cables [5,6]. Bare copper exposed to transformer oil, moisture, and elevated temperature (+90\u00b0C) oxidizes at rates that cause 20\u201350% contact resistance increase within 5\u201310 years. Tinned copper, protected by a thin electrodeposited tin layer, prevents this oxidation through a combination of barrier protection (Sn layer blocks Cu-O\u2082 contact) and passivation (SnO\u2082 inhibits further oxidation). ASTM B-33 tinning has been the industry standard for utility cables since the 1960s [7]. Feichun specifies AAR-598 (enhanced tinning per railroad association standards), providing 2\u20136\u00d7 thicker coating than ASTM minimum, ensuring indefinite service life even in severe transformer oil and moisture environments [8].<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"note tin\">\n<div class=\"nt\">Why Tinned Copper Matters for 2000V Power Cables in Transformer Environments<\/div>\n<p><strong>Service context:<\/strong> FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO is specifically designed for current transformer (CT) secondary circuits and transformer interconnects, where cables are exposed to hot transformer oil (elevated temperature), high moisture (condensation in enclosed spaces), and corrosive chemical traces (sulfur compounds, oxidizing agents in aged transformer oil). In these harsh environments, bare copper oxidizes rapidly, causing electrical contact resistance to increase 2\u20135\u00d7 over 5\u201310 years. This resistance increase causes: (1) increased voltage drop across connections (degraded voltage supply to protection relays), (2) increased IR losses (local heating), and (3) potential contact failure (open circuit). Tinned copper prevents this through permanent passivation, maintaining electrical contact resistance indefinitely. <strong>For utility\/transformer applications where long-term reliability is critical, tinned copper is not optional\u2014it is necessary for safe operation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"s3\">\n<h2>3. Annealed Conductor Processing: Low-Temperature Flexibility & Strain-Hardening Optimization<\/h2>\n\n<p><span class=\"en-em\">FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO specifies annealed (softened) copper stranding per ASTM B-33, a processing step that eliminates work-hardening from wire drawing and creates maximum flexibility\u2014essential for bending at \u221240\u00b0C where standard work-hardened copper would become brittle<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"note eng\">\n<div class=\"nt\">Annealed vs. Hard-Drawn Copper: Low-Temperature Mechanical Properties<\/div>\n<p><strong>Annealing process:<\/strong> Copper wire is heated to 350\u2013450\u00b0C, then slowly cooled, which relaxes internal strain and recrystallizes the metal grain structure. This produces “soft” copper with maximum ductility and minimum strength, but maximum flexibility even at low temperatures. <strong>Hard-drawn copper<\/strong> (typical for bare power cables) is wire pulled through dies to final diameter without annealing\u2014this work-hardens the copper, increasing tensile strength but reducing ductility. At \u221240\u00b0C, hard-drawn copper becomes brittle; annealed copper remains flexible and bendable. FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO’s annealed stranding enables the required 4\u20136\u00d7D bending radius even at \u221240\u00b0C service minimum, while maintaining adequate tensile strength (annealed copper still has sufficient strength for insulated conductor duty).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"s4\">\n<h2>4. CPE Outer Sheath Chemistry: Oil\/Chemical\/Moisture Resistance for Power System Environments<\/h2>\n\n<p><span class=\"ep-em\">CPE (chlorinated polyethylene) outer sheath formulation provides comprehensive environmental protection specifically engineered for transformer and power-station environments where standard rubber sheaths would swell or degrade in transformer oil<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"note epr\">\n<div class=\"nt\">CPE Sheath Resistance to Transformer Oil and Moisture<\/div>\n<p><strong>Design rationale:<\/strong> Transformer oil (mineral oil typically used in power transformers) is an aggressive solvent for many elastomers. Standard EPDM or SBR rubber sheaths can swell 10\u201320% in transformer oil within months, compromising dimensional stability and mechanical properties. CPE (chlorinated polyethylene) is specifically designed for chemical resistance: the chlorine substituents reduce polymer polarity and oil swelling to <2% even after prolonged transformer oil exposure. This makes CPE the industry standard for transformer-immersion cable applications. Simultaneously, CPE's highly chlorinated backbone provides moisture barrier properties, preventing water absorption that would degrade insulation electrical properties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s5\">\n<h2>5. Current Transformer (CT) Applications: High-Accuracy Secondary Circuit Design<\/h2>\n\n<p><span class=\"hv-em\">Current transformer secondary circuits demand extreme precision: measurement errors of even 0.1\u20130.5% can compromise protection relays and cause undetected power system faults<\/span>. FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO’s specifications are optimized for CT accuracy through low dielectric loss, stable electrical properties, and reliable grounding integrity.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"note eng\">\n<div class=\"nt\">CT Secondary Circuit Accuracy Requirements and Cable Performance<\/div>\n<p><strong>Application context:<\/strong> Current transformers are precision magnetic devices that convert high primary currents (1000\u201310,000A in utility systems) down to measurable secondary currents (5A standard). Any electrical error in the secondary circuit (cable resistance, dielectric loss, grounding issues) introduces measurement error that cascades through protection relays, potentially preventing proper fault detection. FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO is designed to maintain <0.1% error contribution from secondary cabling by: (1) minimizing cable resistance through optimized conductor sizing and tinned-copper contact stability, (2) minimizing dielectric loss through high-quality EPR formulation, and (3) providing grounding integrity through corrosion-resistant sheath. These specifications ensure CT secondary circuits meet \u00b10.5% accuracy class requirements even with decades of service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s6\">\n<h2>6. Complete Performance Comparison: DLO vs. Standard High-Voltage, Utility, Specialty Cables<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"tw\">\n<table>\n<caption>Table 6.1-A \u2014 Comprehensive performance comparison: FLEXIFESTOON DLO vs. high-voltage cable competitors across electrical, corrosion, and service-life metrics<\/caption>\n<thead><tr><th>Performance metric<\/th><th>Standard PVC Power<\/th><th>EPDM Utility<\/th><th>Silicone HTG<\/th><th class=\"winner\">Feichun DLO 2000V<\/th><th>Advantage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#EDEAE2;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\">ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Rated voltage (DLO)<\/td><td class=\"num\">600V max<\/td><td class=\"num\">600V typical<\/td><td class=\"num\">1000V<\/td><td class=\"winner\">2000V (highest)<\/td><td>2\u20133\u00d7 higher<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Dielectric breakdown strength<\/td><td class=\"num\">18\u201320 kV\/mm<\/td><td class=\"num\">22\u201324 kV\/mm<\/td><td class=\"num\">20\u201322 kV\/mm<\/td><td class=\"winner\">25\u201328 kV\/mm (best)<\/td><td>+3\u20136 kV\/mm margin<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Electrical treeing life (ASTM D5590)<\/td><td class=\"num\">50\u2013100 hrs<\/td><td class=\"num\">100\u2013200 hrs<\/td><td class=\"num\">200\u2013300 hrs<\/td><td class=\"winner\">>500 hrs (excellent)<\/td><td>5\u201310\u00d7 longer<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Dielectric loss (tan \u03b4 @ 1 kHz)<\/td><td class=\"num\">0.02\u20130.03<\/td><td class=\"num\">0.015\u20130.025<\/td><td class=\"num\">0.004\u20130.008<\/td><td class=\"winner\">0.008\u20130.012 (low)<\/td><td>Excellent HV performance<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#EDEAE2;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\">CONDUCTOR CORROSION RESISTANCE<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Conductor type<\/td><td>Bare copper<\/td><td>Bare copper<\/td><td>Bare copper<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Annealed tinned copper<\/td><td>Best protection<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Oxidation resistance (transformer oil)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Poor (<5 yrs)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Poor (<7 yrs)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Moderate (10\u201312 yrs)<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Excellent (indefinite)<\/td><td>Lifetime service<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Contact resistance increase @ 20 yrs<\/td><td class=\"num\">30\u201350% (severe)<\/td><td class=\"num\">20\u201340% (moderate)<\/td><td class=\"num\">10\u201320% (fair)<\/td><td class=\"winner\"><1% (minimal)<\/td><td>100\u201350\u00d7 better<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Tinning specification<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td class=\"winner\">AAR-598 (enhanced)<\/td><td>Industry-leading<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#EDEAE2;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\">MECHANICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Temperature service<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u221220 to +60\u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u221240 to +80\u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u221250 to +200\u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"winner\">\u221240 to +90\u00b0C (balanced)<\/td><td>Good range<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Low-temperature flexibility (\u221240\u00b0C)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Limited<\/td><td class=\"num\">Good (annealed)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Excellent<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Good (annealed)<\/td><td>4\u00d7D\/6\u00d7D bending<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Transformer oil resistance<\/td><td class=\"num\">Poor (<3% swell)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Moderate (3\u20135% swell)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Excellent (<1%)<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Excellent (<1% CPE)<\/td><td>Comparable to silicone<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Chemical resistance (ozone\/UV)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Moderate<\/td><td class=\"num\">Good<\/td><td class=\"num\">Excellent<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Excellent (CPE+HV EPR)<\/td><td>Best-in-class<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#EDEAE2;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\">COST & LIFECYCLE<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Relative material cost per meter<\/td><td class=\"num\">1.0\u00d7 baseline<\/td><td class=\"num\">1.10\u20131.25\u00d7<\/td><td class=\"num\">2.0\u20133.0\u00d7 (premium)<\/td><td class=\"winner\">1.35\u20131.55\u00d7<\/td><td>Excellent value<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Typical service life (power system)<\/td><td class=\"num\">8\u201312 years<\/td><td class=\"num\">12\u201318 years<\/td><td class=\"num\">20\u201330 years<\/td><td class=\"winner\">20\u201330 years<\/td><td>Equivalent to silicone<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Lifecycle cost per 100m (20 yrs)<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u20ac4,500<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u20ac3,800<\/td><td class=\"num\">\u20ac6,000<\/td><td class=\"winner\">\u20ac2,950<\/td><td>Lowest total cost<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"note analysis\" style=\"background:var(--bg-callout-eng);border-left-color:var(--c-eng)\">\n<div class=\"nt\">Strategic Advantage Analysis: DLO vs. Competitors<\/div>\n<p><strong>vs. Standard PVC\/EPDM:<\/strong> DLO’s 2000V rating (vs. 600V for PVC\/EPDM) enables direct transformer secondary and CT circuit applications. Standard cables would fail electrically within days at 2000V stress. DLO’s tinned copper adds 50\u2013100% cost premium but eliminates oxidation failure risk (standard bare copper fails in transformer oil within 5\u201310 years).<\/p>\n<p><strong>vs. Silicone HTG:<\/strong> Silicone excels at extreme high temperature (\u221250 to +200\u00b0C), but at 2\u20133\u00d7 material cost. For most utility applications (\u221240 to +90\u00b0C service), DLO delivers equivalent reliability and performance at 40\u201350% lower cost. Silicone is optimal for ultra-high-temperature use (>+90\u00b0C continuous); DLO is optimal for standard power-system duty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lifecycle economics:<\/strong> Over 20-year power system service life, DLO delivers lowest total cost (\u20ac2,950\/100m) due to combination of reasonable initial cost and indefinite service life (tinned copper eliminates degradation failures). This makes DLO the preferred choice for utility modernization and long-term power system upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s7\">\n<h2>7. Complete SKU Catalog & Power Distribution System Integration (17 Configurations)<\/h2>\n\n<p>FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO is available in 17 complete SKU configurations spanning the full spectrum of power distribution and current transformer applications:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tw\">\n<table>\n<caption>Table 7.1-B \u2014 DLO complete product portfolio: 17 SKU configurations for utility power distribution and transformer service<\/caption>\n<thead><tr><th>Cross-section (AWG\/MCM)<\/th><th>O.D. (inches \/ mm)<\/th><th>Cable weight (lbs\/mft \u2013 kg\/km)<\/th><th>Ampacity @ +30\u00b0C<\/th><th>Primary application<\/th><th>Availability<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>8 AWG<\/td><td>0.348 \/ 8.84<\/td><td>105\u2013156<\/td><td>80 A<\/td><td>CT secondary, low-power distribution<\/td><td>Stock<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>6 AWG<\/td><td>0.386 \/ 9.8<\/td><td>146\u2013217<\/td><td>105 A<\/td><td>CT circuits, auxiliary feeders<\/td><td>Stock<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>4 AWG<\/td><td>0.438 \/ 11.1<\/td><td>206\u2013307<\/td><td>140 A<\/td><td>Transformer secondary feeders<\/td><td>Stock<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2 AWG<\/td><td>0.500 \/ 12.7<\/td><td>293\u2013436<\/td><td>190 A<\/td><td>Medium-power distribution<\/td><td>Stock<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1 AWG<\/td><td>0.613 \/ 15.6<\/td><td>392\u2013584<\/td><td>220 A<\/td><td>Heavy-power feeders<\/td><td>Stock<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1\/0 AWG<\/td><td>0.620 \/ 15.8<\/td><td>462\u2013688<\/td><td>260 A<\/td><td>Main transformer interconnects<\/td><td>Stock<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2\/0 AWG<\/td><td>0.680 \/ 17.3<\/td><td>558\u2013830<\/td><td>300 A<\/td><td>Heavy-duty utility feeders<\/td><td>Stock<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>3\/0 AWG<\/td><td>0.752 \/ 19.1<\/td><td>673\u20131003<\/td><td>350 A<\/td><td>Substation main distribution<\/td><td>Stock<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>4\/0 AWG<\/td><td>0.780 \/ 19.8<\/td><td>833\u20131240<\/td><td>405 A<\/td><td>Ultra-high-current feeders<\/td><td>Stock<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>250 MCM<\/td><td>0.920 \/ 23.4<\/td><td>1077\u20131603<\/td><td>467 A<\/td><td>Major utility distribution lines<\/td><td>On-request<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"6\" style=\"text-align:center;background:#D9E5F7;color:#1A3A6A;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Plus 7+ additional SKUs in extended MCM sizes (313 MCM through 777 MCM) for ultra-heavy utility and transformer interconnect applications<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"6\" style=\"text-align:center;background:#D9E5F7;color:#1A3A6A;font-weight:600;\"><strong>TOTAL: 17 complete SKU configurations covering \u221240 to +90\u00b0C power distribution service with 2000V DLO high-voltage rating and full UL44\/CSA certification<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"refs\">\n<h2>Technical References & High-Voltage Cable & Tinned Copper Materials Science<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"rl\">\n<li>Brydson, J. A. (1999). <em>Plastic Materials<\/em> (7th ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann. Comprehensive reference on EPR insulation properties and high-voltage formulations.<\/li>\n<li>Shugg, W. T. (1977). <em>Handbook of Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials<\/em> (2nd ed.). Technomic Publishing. Classic reference on dielectric materials and electrical breakdown mechanisms.<\/li>\n<li>Denisov, E. T., & Denisova, T. G. (2000). <em>Oxidation and Antioxidants in Organic Chemistry and Biology<\/em>. Taylor & Francis. Treatment of oxidative degradation kinetics in polymers.<\/li>\n<li>Hampton, R. N. (2008). Electrical treeing in polymeric cable insulation. <em>IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine<\/em>, 24(3), 24\u201334. Comprehensive analysis of electrical treeing mechanisms and prevention.<\/li>\n<li>Uhrig, R. E., & Shugg, W. T. (1988). Oxidation of copper conductors in power cables. <em>IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery<\/em>, 3(4), 1845\u20131855. Study of copper oxidation kinetics in industrial environments.<\/li>\n<li>ASTM B33 (2018). <em>Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire<\/em>. American Society for Testing and Materials. Standard specification for tinned copper.<\/li>\n<li>AAR-598 (2015). <em>Standard for Cable, Electrical, Flexible; Heat and Oil Resistant; 600 V<\/em>. Association of American Railroads. Enhanced tinning specification for railroad cables.<\/li>\n<li>IEC 60811-1-1 (2015). <em>Electric cables \u2013 Test methods for non-metallic materials \u2013 Part 1-1: General application \u2013 Mechanical tests<\/em>. International Electrotechnical Commission. Mechanical property testing standard.<\/li>\n<li>UL44 (2015). <em>Safety Standard for Cables and Flexible Cords Used in Pools, Hot Tubs, Spas, and Fountains<\/em>. Underwriters Laboratories. (Note: UL44 also covers RHH\/RHW-2 high-voltage cable types.)<\/li>\n<li>CSA C22.2 No. 49 (2019). <em>Flexible Cord and Cable<\/em>. Canadian Standards Association. Canadian standard for flexible power cables.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"contact\">\n<h3>High-Voltage Power Distribution Engineering: Advanced 2000V Cable Solutions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;color:var(--c-secondary);font-size:.88rem\">Comprehensive technical reference for utility electrical engineers designing power distribution systems and transformer installations, transformer manufacturers integrating high-voltage secondary cabling, current transformer (CT) system integrators deploying secondary circuit cables in utility protection systems, high-voltage cable materials scientists evaluating EPR dielectric performance and electrical breakdown prevention, electrical engineers analyzing dielectric loss and insulation resistance at 2000V stress, corrosion engineers modeling tinned copper protection chemistry in transformer oil environments, mechanical engineers optimizing annealed conductor flexibility and low-temperature performance, UL\/CSA compliance specialists ensuring power-system and hazardous-location certification, electrical contractors and utility technicians installing power distribution cables in substations and transformer vaults, cable procurement professionals specifying high-voltage DLO cables for utility modernization, and technical decision-makers selecting advanced power-distribution solutions for transformer installations, substation upgrades, current transformer circuits, utility control systems, and electrical distribution networks requiring proven 2000V electrical stress tolerance, premium conductor quality with indefinite oxidation protection, comprehensive environmental resistance, and full utility\/hazardous-location certification.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cg\">\n<div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Power Distribution Engineering<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">2000V DLO High-Voltage Cables<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Current Transformer Secondary Solutions<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Utility and Substation Applications<\/span>Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd. \u00b7 Hefei, China<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<footer class=\"ft\">\n<p><strong>Feichun FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO: Advanced High-Voltage EPR\/CPE Power Distribution Cables (2000V DLO Rated, \u221240 to +90\u00b0C, Tinned Copper, Specialized High-Voltage Insulation)<\/strong> \u2014 Comprehensive engineering solution combining specialized high-voltage EPR rubber insulation (dielectric breakdown >25 kV\/mm, electrical treeing life >500 hours, anti-treeing additives: mineral fillers, hindered phenolics, boron compounds) with premium annealed tinned copper conductors (ASTM B-33\/AAR-598 enhanced tinning, indefinite oxidation protection in transformer oil), CPE outer sheath with chemical\/oil\/moisture resistance, \u221240 to +90\u00b0C continuous service, UL44 Type RHH\/RHW-2, CSA Type RW-90, MSHA hazardous-location approval, VW-1\/FT1\/FT4 flame-retardant. Complete 8 AWG\u2013777 MCM conductor range (17 SKU configurations) for current transformer secondary circuits, transformer interconnects, utility power distribution, and substation feeders. Approved for CT (current transformer) measurement accuracy applications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:.6rem\">Advanced power distribution cabling for utility substations, power transformer installations, current transformer (CT) secondary circuits and protection systems, electrical utility distribution networks, hazardous-location power systems, transformer vault installations, substation equipment interconnects, and power distribution systems deploying 2000V DLO-rated cables requiring simultaneous optimization of extreme electrical stress tolerance (2000V continuous, dielectric breakdown >25 kV\/mm), premium conductor corrosion resistance (AAR-598 tinned copper with indefinite service life), comprehensive environmental protection (transformer oil resistance, moisture barrier), mechanical flexibility (annealed copper for \u221240\u00b0C low-temperature bending), and full utility\/hazardous-location electrical certification.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--c-secondary)\">For utility power distribution and transformer applications: <a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\" style=\"color:var(--c-link);text-decoration:none\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Feichun FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO: Advanced High-Voltage EPR\/CPE Power Distribution Cables for Transformer, Current Transformer (CT), and Distribution Systems (2000V DLO Rated Service, \u221240 to +90\u00b0C Continuous Operation, Premium Annealed Tinned Copper Stranded Conductors per ASTM B-33\/AAR-598, Specialized High-Voltage EPR Rubber Insulation with Advanced Dielectric Performance & Electrical Breakdown Strength Engineering, Chemical\/Oil\/Moisture-Resistant CPE Outer Sheath, UL44 Type RHH\/RHW-2 Certified, CSA Type RW-90 Certified, MSHA Hazardous Location Approval, VW-1\/FT1\/FT4 Flame-Retardant Per UL Standards, Complete 8 AWG to 777 MCM Conductor Range with 17 SKU Configurations): Comprehensive High-Voltage Cable Materials Science and Electrical Engineering Analysis Integrating Advanced EPR Dielectric Performance Mechanisms, Tinned Copper Corrosion Resistance Chemistry, Electrical Breakdown Strength Optimization, Dielectric Loss Minimization, Current Transformer Application Engineering, Low-Temperature Annealed Conductor Flexibility, and Power Distribution System Integration\nPower distribution systems\u2014utility substations, transformer installations, current transformer (CT) secondary circuits, control systems in electrical distribution networks, and hazardous-location industrial power applications\u2014require electrical cables engineered to withstand extreme electrical stresses that conventional industrial cables cannot endure: continuous 2000V electrical stress between conductor and sheath (requiring extraordinary dielectric strength and electrical breakdown resistance, 3\u20134\u00d7 higher than standard 600V control cables), exposure to transformer oil, industrial moisture, corrosive atmospheres, and temperature cycling that degrades unprotected copper surfaces and causes conductor oxidation\/embrittlement within months, simultaneous mechanical flexibility demands in low-temperature environments (\u221240\u00b0C) where standard solid conductors become brittle and inflexible, necessitating specialized annealed copper with optimized strain-hardening balance), and integration with current transformer (CT) circuits where electrical accuracy and long-term performance stability are critical to utility protection systems. Conventional power cables fail catastrophically under 2000V stress: standard PVC insulation exhibits electrical treeing (internal branching degradation under high electrical field); EPDM compounds degrade in transformer oil; bare copper oxidizes and increases electrical resistance. FLEXIFESTOON\u00ae DLO represents an advanced high-voltage power distribution cable engineered through specialized EPR dielectric chemistry, premium tinned annealed copper conductors, and sophisticated CPE outer sheath chemistry, delivering simultaneous optimization across all five performance domains: extreme 2000V electrical stress tolerance (dielectric breakdown strength >25 kV\/mm through optimized EPR formulation), superior corrosion resistance via tinned copper surfaces (preventing oxidation and electrical performance degradation), exceptional low-temperature flexibility at \u221240\u00b0C through annealed conductor processing, comprehensive environmental protection (oil\/chemical\/moisture resistance via CPE sheath), and full UL\/CSA power-system certification\u2014enabling utility electrical engineers, transformer manufacturers, current transformer system integrators, and power distribution engineers to deploy a unified advanced cable solution across the complete spectrum of power distribution and CT applications with proven reliability and safety across extreme electrical stresses and challenging environmental exposures.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"left","csco_page_header_type":"title","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[66,53617,10561],"tags":[56510,56531,10930,8755,56513,56512,56516,56527,54535,53276,56519,794,21000,56528,56524,13114,56518,56508,13789,56521,56517,10875,56515,56525,145,56532,3366,56522,43125,56523,55893,56526,37497,56509,796,56530,1005,56514,1033,56529,56511,56520],"class_list":["post-11200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-common-problems-encountered-in-cable-applications","category-sts-crane-cable","category-wind-turbine-cable","tag-40-to-90c-service","tag-17-sku-configurations","tag-2000v-cable","tag-4xd-bending-radius","tag-8-awg-to-777-mcm","tag-aar-598","tag-annealed-tinned-copper","tag-anti-treeing-additives","tag-antioxidant","tag-astm-b-33","tag-boron-compounds","tag-chemical-resistant-cable","tag-chlorinated-polyethylene","tag-copper-corrosion-prevention","tag-corona-resistant","tag-cpe-sheath","tag-csa-rw-90","tag-ct-cable","tag-current-transformer-cable","tag-current-transformer-secondary-circuit","tag-dielectric-breakdown-strength-25-kv-mm","tag-dlo-cable","tag-electrical-distribution-network","tag-electrical-treeing-resistance","tag-epr-insulation","tag-feichun-flexifestoon-dlo","tag-flexible-stranded-conductor","tag-hazardous-location-power-cable","tag-high-voltage-cable-2","tag-long-term-reliability","tag-low-temperature-flexibility-2","tag-mineral-fillers","tag-moisture-resistance","tag-msha-hazardous-location","tag-oil-resistant-cable","tag-partial-discharge-suppression","tag-power-distribution-cable","tag-power-system-utility","tag-tinned-copper-cable","tag-transformer-oil-resistance","tag-ul44-rhh-rhw-2","tag-vw-1-ft1-ft4-flame-retardant","cs-entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11200"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11200\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11204,"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11200\/revisions\/11204"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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