PJSC «Nizhnekamskneftekhim», in cooperation with the enterprises of Tatarstan, is mastering a new development in production i.e. the production of bimodal polyethylene for power cable sheath.
Nizhnekamsk polyethylene can be used as an alternative to imported materials in the production of power cables. These are the results of comparing the quality indicators of the polyethylene Brand RE6146KM with import analogues, as well as the positive results of the process of applying bimodal polyethylene sheath on the cables manufactured by Tatkabel.
Forum “Plastics – Import Substitution in the Cable Industry” took place on September 8, within the framework of the XXIII Tatarstan petrochemical Forum. Specialists of PJSC «Nizhnekamskneftekhim» reported on the results of a joint work with Tatkabel and R&D ChemTech associated with research and polyethylene tests for power cables oversheath. The Forum was organized by RT Ministry of Industry, with the participation of representatives of PJSC «Nizhnekamskneftekhim», PJSC Kazanorgsintez, Tatkabel Plant, R&D ChemTech, Kama plant polymer materials, KNRTU and others. Experts discussed possibilities of using certain brands of domestic polyethylene made by PJSC «Nizhnekamskneftekhim» and PJSC Kazanorgsintez, instead of imported materials in the production of power cables. (Nizhnekamskneftekhim/Business World Magazine)