Extend the Service Life of Energy Chain Cables with These Simple Steps

As energy issues become increasingly prominent, China's power investment has continued to increase to meet the growing national electricity demand, propelling energy chain cables into a period of rapid development. Especially since the proposal of the "Made in China 2025" initiative, industrial enterprises have been continuously transforming and upgrading, with low-end products gradually eliminated from the market. This has led to higher requirements for the use and production of energy chain cables, as well as continuous improvements in their quality. With the continuous improvement of product quality, the application fields and service life of energy chain cables have also been greatly expanded and prolonged. Then, how to ensure the maximum efficiency of energy chain cables working in oil-contaminated environments?

First, we need to understand how oil contamination affects the service life of energy chain cables:

Many cables are laid underground, where the environment is not only humid but also heavily contaminated with oil. In such cases, corrosive substances in the oil will corrode the cable sheath, and oil infiltration will significantly reduce the cable's service life. Therefore, corrosive oil contamination is one of the important factors affecting the service life of energy chain cables.

How to enhance the oil resistance of energy chain cables?

1. Material SelectionStart with production materials by adopting oil-resistant PUR (polyurethane) materials. PUR not only has waterproof and cold-resistant functions but also features excellent corrosion resistance and anti-aging properties, which ensure stable performance of energy chain cables in oil-contaminated environments. Currently, most energy chain cables available on the market are made of polyurethane materials.

2. Standardized InstallationInstallation is another crucial step. During laying, excessive twisting and abrasion of the cable must be avoided. Therefore, it is advisable to suspend the cable, arrange it in advance, or take it directly from the cable reel during operation. Additionally, carefully follow the installation instructions. Accidental damage to the cable during installation will make it vulnerable to erosion. This means that not only must the performance and quality of the energy chain cable itself meet standards, but the laying operation must also be standardized and reasonable.

3. Regular Inspection and MaintenanceFinally, regardless of the environment, external factors are unavoidable, and the service life of energy chain cables is affected by many factors. Therefore, in addition to the above two points, regular inspection and maintenance are also extremely important.