Point-To-Point E-Newsletter

August 2006

Transforming Global Power Delivery Efficiency
by Ram Ramachandran, Global End Use Marketing Manager, Dow Wire & Cable

Global power consumption is predicted to grow significantly over the next 20 years, according to USA Energy Information Administration (EIA) projections. Increasingly, emerging markets are also poised to address the increasing demand for power and improve their delivery reliability at optimized costs. Read full article.

Market Trends
by Tim Laughlin, Global Business Director, Dow Wire & Cable

In our minds, the most significant trend in the global wire and cable industry is the demand for broader technology solutions from end users in the power and telecommunications industries. To achieve these solutions, end users are working much more closely with cable manufacturers and materials providers, no longer satisfied with meeting minimum requirements at lowest cost.Read full article.

Field Performance History of Underground Residential Distribution MV Cable
as presented by Mike Walker, CenterPoint Energy

Field Performance History of Underground Residential Distribution MV Cable Read full article.

Global Cable Aging Tests of TR-XLPE Cables Enhance Value for Utilities
It has been repeatedly proven that water treeing impacts underground cable performance over long periods of time. However, typical specifications such as IEC do not call for cable evaluations under conditions that aggressively model field conditions. These specifications are restricted to testing the cables under dry conditions. Read full article.

SI-LINK™ AC Passes IEC Specification Test
SI-LINK™ AC crosslinkable PE passes the stringent tensile and elongation seven-day 60502-1 heat aging test at 135°C as required by the IEC, providing high-performance results for global customers who focus on high-quality cables. Designed for low voltage (LV) power applications, SI-LINK AC is a scorch-resistant, fast-curing moisture-crosslinkable insulation system. Read full article.

High-performance Halogen-free Flame Retardant DFDA-1643
DFDA-1643 PE compound is a natural-colored compound for use as a jacketing material for halogen-free flame retardant building, instrument, shipboard and data cables with a continuous-use temperature rating of up to 90°C. Read full article.

Global Industry Events
As part of our industry commitment, Dow Wire & Cable participates in global events to showcase new materials and technologies. We hope to see you at the following events and encourage you to visit our exhibit booths and attend our presentations. Read full article.

Dow Wire & Cable is at Your Service
Dow Wire & Cable has led the industry for more than 60 years with products and technology for power, telecommunications and specialty applications. Our goal is to provide the broadest range of materials and expertise you need to add longer life, better performance and consistency to your systems. Read full article.