Technical Blog & Marketing Content Package
Prepared for global cable-manufacturing engineers
Chase Corporation, known globally for its Chase BlH₂Ock® A162A water-blocking
compound, has launched a next-generation solution: Chase BlH₂Ock® High-Flow
(A162HF). With a 35% higher melt index and lower processing temperatures, this innovative
strand-block material improves line speed, reduces downtime, and maintains the same
compliance with global MV cable standards as traditional Chase BIH20ck — especially vital
for undersea and underground power transmission.
Why This Matters Now
As the global grid expands through urban tunnels, offshore wind farms, and remote
infrastructure, reliable, long-life MV cables are more critical than ever. Water ingress
remains a top cause of cable failure — and in harsh, wet environments, failure isn’t an option.
That’s why Chase Corporation re-engineered its trusted strand-block technology. The result:
Chase BlH₂Ock® High-Flow, designed for next-level throughput and performance.
• Water ingress into stranded conductors causes microscopic cracks (water-treeing),
reducing cable life from 30–40 years to as little as 8–12.
• Traditional strand-block compounds can limit line speed, clog pumps, or stress
tooling at high temperatures.
| Feature | Benefit to Manufacturers |
| Melt index +35% | Higher flow = faster line speed, cleaner cones |
| Lower pump temp (166–190 °C) | Less wear on equipment, safer application |
| Cone penetration +10% | Better flow control; fewer air gaps |
| Stable to 230 °C | Drip reduction = long-term field reliability |
| Global test pass (ICEA, ANSI, IEC) | Engineered for underground and undersea cables |
| ISO 9001 Production & Delivery | Consistency from drum to drum |
| Property | A162A (Standard) | A162HF (High-Flow) |
| Melt Index | 35-70 g/10 min @150°C | 60-80 g/10 min @150°C |
| Cone Penetration | 9.5 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Process Temperature | 176-190 °C | 166-190°C |
| Flow/Line Speed | Standard | +35% |
| Downtime | Standard | -10% |
| Thermal Stability | No drip @ 230°C | Same |
| Shelf Life | 5 years | 5 years |
A leading cable manufacturer running High-Flow on three lines reported:
*Performance data based on preliminary field observations from a key customer and internal testing. Data anonymized to protect client confidentiality; comprehensive QA validation and verification of all source metrics are currently underway to confirm full accuracy
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