ENDURANCE™

Next-generation compounds that protect power distribution systems

ENDURANCE™ Compounds for Cable Systems protect power. You may not realize it, but these highly respected solutions for insulation, semi-conductive, and jacketing materials offer some of the power industry’s best protection.

When used with quality manufacturing processes, ENDURANCE™ compounds help deliver underground power distribution and transmission cables that meet or exceed global reliability and durability standards. As a result, medium, high, and extra-high voltage cables have enjoyed the benefits offered by ENDURANCE™ cable jacketing and insulation compounds for almost 40 years.

Durability and customization

ENDURANCE™ compounds offer cable makers and utilities exceptional mechanical strength, electrical properties, and aging stability. And by working side-by-side with customers, we’re able to align our technology and experience with individual application needs.

Testing and validation

Intensive testing and validation help ensure every compound we formulate meets the specific processing and performance requirements of current and next-generation wire and cable products. This demonstrates our strong commitment to producing world-class solutions, but also our pursuit of innovation.

Passion for excellence

Our dedication to excellence and quality drives us to obtain super-clean manufacturing, packaging, and logistics practices help provide cable manufacturers and utilities with pure, high-performing compounds.

Breakthrough XLPE insulation for reliability and reduced emissions

ENDURANCE ™ HFDD 4201 Compound for Cable Systems, cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) solution, transforms the cable manufacturing process with shorter manufacturing cycle time and sustainability benefits.

ENDURANCE™ Compounds for Cable Systems

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ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201 Compound for Cable Systems wins R&D 100 Award

Dow recently won a 2023 R&D 100 Award for our ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201 Compound for Cable Systems, a novel cross-linked polyethylene solution for the power transmission market. ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201 Compound for Cable Systems is a fully formulated polymer compound for high voltage insulation designed for use in underground and undersea power cables up to 500 kV.

This solution transforms the cable manufacturing process with shorter cycle times in the production phase, creating business efficiencies while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. As the production and use of energy across all sectors account for a large portion of emissions, this award is a great recognition of Dow’s commitment to accelerate the global transition towards decarbonization. ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201 combines both manufacturing efficiency and sustainability benefits, making it an innovative disruption for the wire and cable industry, which continuously spurs high demand for reliable high-voltage cable systems.