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NACE SP0169 PVDF/HMWPE CP cableNACE SP0169 · 600 V DC ICCP20 mil PVDF + 65 mil HMWPEASTM D3222 & ASTM D1248

PVDF-HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable600 V DC dual-extruded PVDF fluoropolymer + HMWPE ICCP deep-anode lead cable

Classic dual-extruded Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) deep-anode bed lead cable (PVDF-HMWPE) manufactured to NACE SP0169, ASTM D3222 and ASTM D1248 with a 20 mil (0.51 mm) Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) primary chlorine/bromine barrier and.

Oil-resistant
Water-resistant
Outdoor & humid
Approved
Order designation
PVDF/HMWPE 1×8 AWG
Outer Ø ≈
8.8 mm
Copper weight
75 kg/km
Total weight ≈
120 kg/km
Max. DC cur.
55 A
All sizes (7)
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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Rated voltage
600 V DC / AC
deep-anode ICCP lead wire
Primary insul.
PVDF (20 mil)
0.51 mm fluoropolymer barrier
Outer jacket
HMWPE (65 mil)
1.65 mm high-MW polyethylene
Conductor
10 to 2/0 AWG
7- or 19-wire annealed bare Cu
Service temp.
−40 to +75 °C
PVDF core rated to +135/+150°C
Min. bend R
8 × OD
anode string vertical lowering

Typical values for this cable type, based on NACE SP0169 / ASTM D3222 / ASTM D1248 / ICEA S-95-658 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is PVDF-HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable right for your machine?

Widely specified by pipeline corrosion engineers for individual MMO/Ti and high-silicon cast-iron anode tails in deep vertical groundbeds, brackish marshes and seawater/brine environments where anodic reaction products (Cl₂, Br₂, HCl, H₂SO₄) destroy single-layer polyethylene.

TBM gantry & advancing tunnel reel

Suitable

Installed in 30–150 m deep vertical anode boreholes backfilled with fluidised calcined petroleum coke breeze.

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

PVDF inner barrier resists wet chlorine, bromine, low-pH mineral acids and hydrocarbon-contaminated groundwater.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Factory-potted into tubular or canister MMO/cast-iron anodes and routed to surface anode header junction boxes.

Typical machinesDeep-Well Pipeline & Refinery ICCP GroundbedsBrine, Brackish & Marine Impressed-Current Anode BedsChemical Plant & Tank Farm Subsurface Corrosion ControlWell-Casing Cathodic Protection Systems

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: PVDF/HMWPE 1×8 AWG (8.37 mm²) 600 V DC with 7-strand compressed annealed bare copper conductor, 0.51 mm (20 mil) Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) primary chlorine barrier and 1.65 mm (65 mil) black HMWPE outer jacket.

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Concentric-lay stranded bare (or tinned) copperASTM B3 / B8 7-wire (#10–#2 AWG) or 19-wire (#1–#2/0 AWG) annealed copperLow DC voltage drop and reliable crimp/solder connection at the anode center-tap
2Primary PVDF fluoropolymer gas & acid barrier20 mil (0.51 mm) extruded Polyvinylidene Fluoride (ASTM D3222)Blocks permeation of nascent chlorine (Cl₂), bromine (Br₂) and hydrochloric acid at the anode surface
3Heavy-duty HMWPE outer mechanical & moisture jacket65 mil (1.65 mm) High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (ASTM D1248 Type I, Class C, Cat. 5Provides impact cushioning, coke-breeze abrasion resistance and mechanical flexibility

PVDF / HMWPE Dual-Extruded (20 mil + 65 mil)

Classic fluoropolymer/polyethylene deep-anode lead cable specified across global oil & gas pipelines

ECTFE / HMWPE Dual-Layer

ECTFE fluoropolymer inner layer option for cold-climate impact and alkaline/caustic resistance

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on NACE SP0169 / ASTM D3222 / ASTM D1248 / ICEA S-95-658. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated operating voltage
600 V DC / AC continuous
Factory spark & water-immersion HV test
10 kV AC dry spark test + 5.0 kV AC water-tank dielectric withstand test
Insulation resistance @ 20 °C
≥ 5,000 MΩ·km

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature
−40 °C to +75 °C (outer HMWPE limit; inner PVDF rated to +135 °C)
Thermal cycling & overload stability
Verified thermal ageing and short-circuit withstand per standard

Mechanical

Dual-layer wall thickness
0.51 mm (20 mil) PVDF + 1.65 mm (65 mil) HMWPE (#10–#2 AWG)
Tensile strength & elongation
PVDF ≥ 35 MPa · HMWPE ≥ 19 MPa (≥ 600 % elongation)
Minimum bending radius
8 × OD (borehole lowering) · 6 × OD (fixed)

Resistance

Halogen, acid & hydrocarbon resistance
Inert to wet Cl₂, Br₂, HCl, H₂SO₄ and aromatic/aliphatic hydrocarbons
Environmental stress-crack resistance
F₀ > 1,000 hours per ASTM D1693 Condition C on HMWPE jacket

Reference standards

Governing cathodic protection standards
NACE SP0169 (AMPP), ASTM D3222, ASTM D1248, ASTM B8 & ICEA S-95-658
Factory QA & material compliance
EN 10204 3.1 routine test certificate · RoHS 2 & REACH compliant

Identification

Jacket colour & sequential depth marks
Black UV-stabilised HMWPE with sequential ft/m depth markings
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.49

Sizes

7 standard PVDF/HMWPE 600 V DC cathodic protection cable sizes

Single-core #10 AWG to #2/0 AWG dual-extruded deep-anode lead cables.

Dimensions, copper weight & DC current rating
Order designationAWG / MetricRatingOuter Ø ≈
mm		Copper
kg/km		Weight ≈
kg/km		Max. DC cur.
A		Min. bend R
mm		Enquiry
600 V DC Dual-Extruded PVDF / HMWPE Deep-Anode CP Cables
PVDF/HMWPE 1×10 AWG10 AWG (5.26 mm²) · 7W600 V DC7.847824062
PVDF/HMWPE 1×8 AWG8 AWG (8.37 mm²) · 7W600 V DC8.8751205570
PVDF/HMWPE 1×6 AWG6 AWG (13.3 mm²) · 7W600 V DC9.81191727578
PVDF/HMWPE 1×4 AWG4 AWG (21.2 mm²) · 7W600 V DC11.31892529590
PVDF/HMWPE 1×2 AWG2 AWG (33.6 mm²) · 7W600 V DC13.0300378130104
PVDF/HMWPE 1×1/0 AWG1/0 AWG (53.5 mm²) · 19W600 V DC15.6478582175125
PVDF/HMWPE 1×2/0 AWG2/0 AWG (67.4 mm²) · 19W600 V DC16.8603718200134
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Custom spool lengths pre-cut to individual deep-well anode depths (e.g. 50 m, 80 m, 120 m) are supplied on request.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
10 kV AC dry spark + 6 h water-immersion 5 kV AC dielectric test100 % pinhole-free dual-extruded wall across entire spoolEvery spool
Sample tests
ASTM D3222 PVDF concentricity & ASTM D1693 HMWPE ESCR testMinimum 18 mil PVDF point thickness; zero ESCR cracking after 1,000 hLot audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

NACE SP0169 / AMPP Deep-Anode ICCP CompliantASTM D3222 (PVDF) & ASTM D1248 (HMWPE) Certified100 % Tank HV Holiday-Free Tested

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX PVDF/HMWPE CATHODIC PROTECTION <AWG> 600V + SEQUENTIAL FT/M
Delivery form
Non-returnable fumigated wooden or steel drums
Standard lengths
250 m · 500 m · 1000 m standard drums
MOQ
250 m (stock sizes) · 500 m (custom)
Lead time
3–5 weeks ex-works
Incoterms
EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFPVDF-HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable – technical datasheet7 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXPVDF-HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable spec data (Excel)All 7 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

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Why are PVDF and HMWPE combined in a dual-extruded deep-anode cable?
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride, ASTM D3222) has outstanding resistance to nascent chlorine, bromine, strong acids and hydrocarbons generated at a deep ICCP anode, but thin single-wall PVDF is relatively stiff and notch-sensitive. Co-extruding a 65 mil High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) jacket over a 20 mil PVDF core protects the PVDF from mechanical nicking during borehole installation while keeping the PVDF barrier intact if the outer PE is abraded by coke breeze.
What is the difference between PVDF/HMWPE and ECTFE/HMWPE cathodic protection cables?
Both use a 20 mil fluoropolymer inner layer under a 65 mil HMWPE outer jacket. PVDF/HMWPE (ASTM D3222) is the traditional industry workhorse for acidic chloride/bromide groundbeds and hydrocarbon soils, whereas ECTFE/HMWPE (ASTM D3275) provides higher cold-impact ductility and broader resistance to high-pH alkaline/caustic environments.
Why are sequential footage or metre markings printed on PVDF/HMWPE deep-anode cables?
In a deep vertical groundbed (typically 50 to 150 m deep), 6 to 12 anodes are suspended at exact engineered depth intervals along the borehole. Sequential length markings allow the field crew to lower each anode to its exact target stratum without tape-measuring.
What factory routine tests and certificates are supplied with PVDF-HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable?
Every production drum of PVDF-HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable undergoes 100 % conductor DC resistance measurement at 20 °C, high-voltage AC/DC dielectric withstand testing, and dimensional verification per NACE SP0169 / ASTM D3222 / ASTM D1248 / ICEA S-95-658, supplied with an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

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