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ENDURANCE™ Compounds for Cable Systems
Next-generation compounds that protect power distribution systems
Dow’s ENDURANCE™ Compounds are a family of advanced materials engineered to help protect and extend the life of medium- and high-voltage power cables. Designed with exceptional cleanliness and uniformity, our tree-retardant cross-linked polyethylene (TR-XLPE) insulation minimizes the risk of premature cable failure caused by electrical treeing. For utilities and grid operators, choosing ENDURANCE™ Compounds means investing in long-term performance, reducing maintenance costs, and building a more reliable and resilient power infrastructure for the future.
Benefits
ENDURANCE™ compounds offer cable makers and utilities exceptional mechanical strength, electrical properties, and aging stability. And by working side-by-side with customers, we’re able to align our technology and experience with individual application needs.
Intensive testing and validation help ensure every compound we formulate meets the specific processing and performance requirements of current and next-generation wire and cable products. This demonstrates our strong commitment to producing world-class solutions, but also our pursuit of innovation.
Our dedication to excellence and quality drives us to obtain super-clean manufacturing, packaging, and logistics practices help provide cable manufacturers and utilities with pure, high-performing compounds.
ENDURANCE™ Compounds for Cable Systems
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ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201 Compound for Cable Systems wins R&D 100 Award
Dow recently won a 2023 R&D 100 Award for our ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201 Compound for Cable Systems, a novel cross-linked polyethylene solution for the power transmission market. ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201 Compound for Cable Systems is a fully formulated polymer compound for high voltage insulation designed for use in underground and undersea power cables up to 500 kV.
This solution transforms the cable manufacturing process with shorter cycle times in the production phase, creating business efficiencies while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. As the production and use of energy across all sectors account for a large portion of emissions, this award is a great recognition of Dow’s commitment to accelerate the global transition towards decarbonization. ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201 combines both manufacturing efficiency and sustainability benefits, making it an innovative disruption for the wire and cable industry, which continuously spurs high demand for reliable high-voltage cable systems.
Resources
Help cable systems last longer and perform better with lower total life cycle costs using ENDURANCE™ HFDC-4202 Compound.
Offer superior performance with ENDURANCE™ 4202, our novel tree-retardant insulation solution.
Predict cable longevity between materials that meet versus outperform industry specifications.
Discover our solutions for high and extra-high voltage cable systems.
Explore our solutions for medium voltage cable systems in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
Electrical treeing is the formation of microscopic cracks in cable insulation caused by electrical stress over time. ENDURANCE™ Compounds help prevent it through advanced formulations that resist partial discharges and maintain long-term dielectric strength.
TR-XLPE (Tree-Retardant Cross-Linked Polyethylene) offers superior resistance to electrical treeing, improved thermal stability, and longer service life compared to standard XLPE, ensuring more reliable power transmission.
High insulation cleanliness reduces defects and impurities that can trigger electrical discharges, improving reliability, performance, and extending the operational life of the cable.
Yes. ENDURANCE™ Compounds are engineered to perform under both AC and DC conditions, providing consistent electrical and mechanical properties across a wide range of voltages.
Dow collaborates closely with cable producers—offering technical expertise, processing guidance, and testing support to optimize material performance and streamline manufacturing.
Contact a Dow sales or technical service representative about ENDURANCE™ Compounds for Cable Systems.