Cable & Wire Industry

Cable and wire manufacturing raw materials
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Premium Kaolin for Cable & Wire Manufacturing

Quantum Terra Minerals supplies specialty processed kaolin developed for PVC, XLPE, and speciality cable compounds, improving electrical insulation, dimensional stability, and processability.

Our controlled particle sizing and low-iron chemistry deliver consistent dielectric performance across low, medium, and high-voltage cable formulations.

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Cable & Wire Applications

PVC & Flexible Cables

  • PVC Cable
  • Flexible Cable
  • Cable Compounds

Power & High Voltage Cables

  • Power Cable
  • XLPE Cable
  • High Voltage Cable

Featured Product

QTM CableFill™
Premium Kaolin for PVC, XLPE & Specialty Cable Compounds
Technical Data Sheet Cable Grade

QTM CableFill™ is a premium kaolin developed for PVC, XLPE, and specialty cable compounds, improving electrical insulation, dimensional stability, and processability.

Chemical Composition (Typical)
ParameterTypical Value
SiO₂46–48 %
Al₂O₃37–39 %
Fe₂O₃≤0.30 %
Physical Properties (Typical)
PropertyTypical Value
Brightness88–92 %
Median Particle Size (D50)2.5–4.5 µm
Moisture<1.0 %
Product Advantages
Excellent dielectric strength Better dimensional stability Reduced shrinkage Improved processing Uniform dispersion
Recommended Applications
PVC Cable Flexible Cable Power Cable XLPE Cable High Voltage Cable
* The specifications presented are typical values intended for guidance only. Actual values may vary depending on the natural mineral deposit and processing conditions. Customized grades can be developed to meet specific customer requirements.

Grade Selection

Five calibrated grades — from PVC cable to high voltage cable applications.

Kaolin Grade Portfolio — Cable & Wire Industry
5 grades from PVC cable to high voltage cable
Industry Grade Sheet
Product Grade Brightness (%) D50 (µm) Moisture (%) Application
QTM-CW 100
88%
4.5 <1.0 PVC Cable
QTM-CW 200
89%
4.0 <0.8 Flexible Cable
QTM-CW 300
90%
3.5 <0.8 Power Cable
QTM-CW 400
91%
3.0 <0.5 XLPE Cable
QTM-CW 500
92%
2.5 <0.5 High Voltage Cable
Key Performance Benefits Excellent Dielectric Strength Better Dimensional Stability Reduced Shrinkage Uniform Dispersion
* Typical values are provided for guidance only. Customized grades can be developed to meet specific customer process and product requirements.

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Discuss your specific mineral requirements with our technical team. We welcome the opportunity to explore new applications and partnerships in the cable and wire sector.

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