LT Cable Compound
LT Cable Compound
Torchtar’s LT Cabel compound allows very low water vapour permeability, is insoluble in water and subsoil chemicals, is resistance to weathering and to chemical attack give a high performance for electrical application. Its characteristics include low contraction on cooling and an unusually good combination of high softening point, adhesiveness and mechanical strength. It is not only a low cost material but also has adequate balance of temperature, humidity, cleanliness and surface smoothness.
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Product Overview
Colour/Form: Black | Hard
Packaging/Available Sizes: Available in 20 kg Bags & 140 kg Drums
Applicable Standard: IS 7084-1973
Coverage: As Per Application
Shelf Life: 12 Months from the date of manufacture when maintain in protected storage in original unopened sealed condition at 5-40°C.
Storage Conditions
Store under cover out of direct sunlight and protect from extremes of temperature. In tropical climates the product must be stored in an airconditioned environment. Failure to comply with the recommended storage conditions may result in premature deterioration of the product or packaging.
Product Details
| Product Name | TorchTar BitKote |
| Product Type | Water-Based Thick Bituminous Emulsion |
| Composition | Selected Grade Bitumen with Fiber and Fillers |
| Application | Waterproofing & Insulation Protection |
| Drying Time | Within 24 Hours (Depending on Climate Conditions) |
| Finish | Impermeable to Water When Set |
| Resistance | Acidic, Alkaline, Moisture, Weather & Industrial Fumes Resistant |
| Flammability | Non-Inflammable |
| Packing | 20 Kg Drums |
Additional information
Product Application
Before application the material is melted in a container and the temperature is to be raised to application temperature under slow stirring. The pouring temperature is to be decided as per the code of practice of application which is decided by the applicator without affecting the characteristics of the filling compounds, and also as per the agreement between purchaser and manufacturer wherever necessary. In no way the material is to be over burnt. The quantity is to be taken in such a way that the entire quantity melted can be used up.
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FAQs
1. What is TorchTar LT Cable Compound?
TorchTar LT Cable Compound is a bituminous compound designed for electrical applications, offering low water vapour permeability, high softening point, adhesiveness and mechanical strength.
2. Where is TorchTar LT Cable Compound used?
It is used as a filling material for cable jointing and cable box joints in electricity and telecommunication applications. It is also suitable for busbar filling and impregnating insulation tapes.
3. What are the key benefits of TorchTar LT Cable Compound?
The compound provides high electrical insulation, low water vapour permeability, resistance to weathering and chemical attack, low contraction on cooling, and good mechanical strength.
4. How is TorchTar LT Cable Compound supplied and stored?
It is available in 20 kg bags and 140 kg drums. The product has a 12-month shelf life when stored in its original unopened sealed condition at 5–40°C, under cover and away from direct sunlight and temperature extremes.