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HJ Polymer China Co., Ltd.
HJ Polymer China Co., Ltd.
HJ Polymer China Co., Ltd. founded in 2002, specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of high-performance semi-conductive shielding materials for cables. Medium Voltage Power Cable Semi-conductive Shield Compound Manufacturer, Medium Voltage Power Cable Semi-conductive Shield Compound Factory in China. With an annual production capacity of 62,000 tons, the company holds over 40% of the domestic market and exports to Europe, the U.S., the Middle East, and Asia. .
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HJ Polymer operates 13 dedicated production lines within a 30,000+ m2 facility, utilizing automated process control systems to ensure efficient and stable delivery.

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Our R&D team includes PhDs and senior engineers actively involved in national and industry standards. Custom Semi-conductive Compound for MV power cable. We've also established a graduate workstation with Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, promoting integrated industry-academia collaboration.

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HJ Polymer China Co., Ltd. has manufactured semi-conductive shielding compounds for power cables since 2002 from Jiangyin, Jiangsu. Our MV Cable Conductor Shield Compound manufacturer range covers the conductor-shield layer of 6–35 kV medium-voltage cables, where the material controls the electric field at the conductor interface and protects the insulation structure.

Thirteen dedicated production lines and 62,000 tons of annual capacity support medium- and high-voltage grade materials, with automated process control for stable delivery to cable factories in more than 30 countries and regions.

What the Conductor Shield Layer Does in an MV Cable

As a Medium Voltage Power Cable Semi-conductive Shield Compound Manufacturer, we match product configuration to the application, operating limits, interfaces and acceptance criteria defined for each project.

In a 6–35 kV cable, the conductor shield is extruded directly over the stranded conductor and forms a bonded, semi-conductive interface with the XLPE insulation. Its job is to smooth the field gradient at the conductor surface, eliminate voids and corona sites, and prevent the sharp-field erosion that shortens insulation life.

Because the layer is hidden inside the cable, its quality shows up later as partial-discharge behaviour, adhesion consistency and long-term dielectric stability. We formulate around three variables that decide that behaviour: carbon black dispersion, surface smoothness and adhesion to the insulation.

  • Volume resistivity: typically held in the 10–500 Ω·cm band to establish a stable field transition layer.
  • Interface stability: controlled adhesion avoids delamination and interface discharge during thermal cycling.
  • Cleanliness: low contamination and controlled particle content protect the insulation from conductive migration.

Our MV Conductor Shield Compound Range

The MV conductor shield family is organised by the production problem each grade solves, so a cable plant can match compound to line speed, insulation system and conductor material rather than compromise on one grade for every job.

Grade Positioning Typical Fit
HJ0301 Standard conductor shielding compound General 6–35 kV XLPE distribution cable
HJ0302 Bonded insulation grade Cables requiring firm shield-to-insulation bonding
HJ0304 Fast line speed grade High-output CCV lines running thin shield walls
HJ0305 Copper oxidation resistance grade Stranded copper conductors prone to oxidation at the interface
HJ0303 Conductor shielding compound MV cable builds with specific process requirements

Insulation-side shielding for the same cable constructions is covered by our Power Cable Semi-conductive Insulation Shielding Compound Suppliers range, including easy-strippable, super-clean, fast line speed and copper oxidation resistance grades.

Where the Range Fits

Conductor shield compounds are specified into urban medium-voltage distribution cables, renewable-energy collection circuits, rail and transit power feeds, and industrial power distribution where 6–35 kV XLPE constructions are used. The same family also supports specialty cables where a controlled semi-conductive interface is required.

  • 6–35 kV XLPE distribution cable, single-core and three-core
  • Copper and aluminium conductors, round stranded and compacted
  • CCV and VCX extrusion lines with conductor preheating
  • Cable designs requiring bonded or controlled-adhesion shield interfaces

Specifications We Work To

Each grade is supplied as pelletised compound with a defined melt flow window, density and carbon black system. Electrical and mechanical performance is verified against the cable standard the finished cable must meet, and our products comply with UL, IEC and GB requirements.

Parameter Why It Matters on the Line
Volume resistivity Sets the field transition quality at the conductor interface
Surface smoothness and gel content Reduces protrusions that initiate partial discharge
Adhesion to XLPE insulation Prevents delamination and interface voids
Melt flow and extrusion behaviour Controls output, wall concentricity and line stability
Thermal-oxidative stability Protects copper conductors and maintains cure behaviour

Manufacturing and Quality Control

Our Jiangyin site operates 13 dedicated production lines in a facility of more than 30,000 m², with automated process control systems governing compounding and pelletising. Annual output reaches 62,000 tons of medium- and high-voltage grade materials, and monthly capacity of 5,200 tons supports repeat supply programmes.

Quality management is certified to a recognised system standard, and products are tested for electrical, mechanical and cleanliness performance before release. The company holds 3 authorised invention patents and 40 authorised utility model patents, with further applications in progress, and our R&D team includes PhDs and senior engineers involved in national and industry standards.

  • Halogen-free formulations compliant with RoHS and related environmental regulations
  • Products meeting UL, IEC and GB standards
  • 9-month shelf life under the specified storage conditions
  • Samples available for line trials before series supply

Configuration Options and Custom Formulation

We treat the compound as one part of the customer's process window. Where a standard grade does not match the line, we adjust the formulation around the target working point rather than asking the plant to change its process.

  • Adhesion tuning: bonded or controlled-strip behaviour depending on the cable design
  • Flow tuning: grades matched to line speed and shield wall thickness
  • Conductor compatibility: copper oxidation resistance for stranded copper builds
  • Cleanliness level: super-clean grades for higher voltage classes within the MV band
  • Packaging: bag or bulk formats aligned to the plant's feeding system

Line Integration, Installation and Service

Conductor shield compound runs on standard CCV or VCX extrusion equipment with a dedicated extruder, and the material is normally processed with conductor preheating and controlled cooling to protect the interface. We support the trial with recommended barrel temperature profiles and drying guidance for the specific grade.

For series supply, we coordinate packaging, documentation and delivery scope with the plant's material handling, and our service team responds to process or quality questions during ramp-up and routine production. Spare-part and consumable questions are handled through the same contact route as the original order.

Information We Use to Configure Your Solution

A proposal is prepared from the cable construction and the production target, not from a catalogue number alone. The following inputs let us select or adjust the right grade and quote accurately.

Input What We Need
Cable design Voltage class, conductor size and material, insulation thickness, shield wall thickness
Production line Line type, extruder configuration, target line speed, output per shift
Performance target Standard to be met, resistivity band, adhesion or stripping requirement
Commercial scope Trial quantity, series volume, packaging format, delivery destination
Documentation Required test reports, certificates and acceptance criteria

Frequently Asked Questions

Which voltage classes does your MV conductor shield compound cover?

Our conductor shielding compounds are formulated for 6–35 kV medium-voltage power cables, including single-core and three-core XLPE constructions with copper or aluminium conductors.

Can you supply a grade matched to our line speed?

Yes. HJ0304 is positioned for fast line speed operation, and we can adjust the flow window for other grades when the target output and shield wall thickness fall outside the standard range.

Do you provide samples for a production trial?

Samples are available so the compound can be trialled on the customer's own line before series supply. We support the trial with processing guidance for the selected grade.

What is the typical delivery lead time?

Standard delivery lead time is approximately one week, subject to order quantity, packaging format and scheduling at the time of confirmation.

How is the compound packaged and stored?

Grades are supplied in pelletised form in packaging aligned to the plant's feeding system. Shelf life is 9 months under the specified storage conditions, and we advise on handling to protect cleanliness before extrusion.

Which standards do your shielding compounds meet?

Our products comply with UL, IEC and GB standards, and formulations are halogen-free and compliant with RoHS and related environmental regulations. Test documentation is provided with the supply scope agreed for each project.