MACO GEL >> Maco Gel FY

Macogel - FY Petroleum jelly used for flooding of Polyethylene Insulated Copper Conductor Telecommunication cables is a 100% hydrophobic hot-melt compound designed and formulated for easy processing and has excellent water blocking facilities.

Sl. No. Properties Unit Value Test Method
1. Drop Point ºC 95 - 110 
(To Specific Requirement)
ASTM D - 127
2. Cone Penetration at 25º C Dmm 50 - 60 
(To Specific Requirement)
ASTM D 937
3. Flash Point (COC) ºC > 200 ASTM D 92
4. K Viscosity at 120ºC Cst 300 - 500
(To Specific Requirement)
ASTM D - 445
5. Specific Gravity at 27ºC G/cc 0.91+/- 0.02 ASTM D - 70
6. Colour Nil Does not obscure ITD SWT
143B / 150 / 7.1.1.2
7. Power factor at 23ºC, 1 Mhz Nil 0.0005 max ASTM D 924
8. Volume Resistivity at 100ºC Ohm-cm 1x1010 ASTM D 1169
9. Permitivity at 20ºC, 1 Mhz Nil 2.3 max ASTM D - 150
10. Oxidation Induction Time Min Min 10 ASTM D 3895
11. Stability Test Nil No separation ITD SWT 
143B / 150 / 7.1.1.1
12. Absorption % 8.0 max ITD SWT 143B / 7.2.3.1
  • SALIENT FEATURES 
    Ÿ  Drop Melting Point as per customer's specification. Working Range: 95-110ºC

    Ÿ  Viscosity as per customer's specification. Working Range: 300-500 Cst at 120ºC

    Ÿ  Compatible with Polyethylene insulation, polypropylene binders, tapes and all other materials used in PIJF cables

    Ÿ  Very low shrinkage, leaves no voids inside the cable after cooling ensuring minimum Water Penetration Test failures

    Ÿ  Excellent stability at high temperatures and superior physical properties of flexibility and film strength 


  • COMPATIBILITY 
    Macogel - FY is compatible with most cable grade polymers. Tests on all commonly used materials show no reaction but it is recommended that compatibility tests are made with all polymers likely to come in contact with the gel. 


  • PACKAGING 
    The materials shall be packed in 170 - 200 Kg M.S. Barrels. The Barrels will be properly sealed to ensure prevention of moisture ingress. On each barrel our Name, Batch No., Date of Manufacture along with the gross weight and net weight will be clearly mentioned. 


  • HEALTH & SAFETY 
    Macogel - FY is quickly and easily removable. It is free from unpleasant odour and has no toxic and dermatic hazards. It is also non-corrosive and protects corrosion of copper and other metals. 


  • GUARANTEE 
    Each consignment supplied shall be accompanied by a Test Certificate certifying the conformity of the material to the purchasers material specification.   

 
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