A highly effective corrosion preventative grease applied to conductors during manufacture protects against both galvanic and crevice corrosion even in the presence of corrosive pollutants.

Corrosion of overhead power conductors, mainly ACSRs (aluminium conductors steel reinforced) is a major and costly problem and is especially severe in heavily polluted areas. Some 25 years ago, in response to this problem, Vapor-Tek developed a highly effective corrosion preventative grease to be applied to conductors during manufacture. The grease protects against both galvanic and crevice corrosion even in the presence of corrosive pollutants.

Unlike some greases, which must be applied molten, Cablegard's unusual rheology enables the grease to be cold applied straight from the drum as received.

Cablegard is manufactured to the internationally recognised specifications EN 50326:2002 and IEC 61934 and well exceeds the corrosion requirements of the specifications.

The performance of Cablegard has recently been confirmed by SECRI (Shanghai Electricity Cable Research Institute), an important step towards its approval and use in the People's Republic of China where the corrosion problem is especially acute.

SECRI were sufficiently impressed with the test results that they are to sponsor Vapor-Tek in the presentation of a technical paper at a seminar to be held in Chonging in November 2006.

The delegates to the seminar will be comprised of scientists and engineers concerned with all aspects of electricity generation and distribution in China, including problems of corrosion.

The main topic is to be the 'Discussion of High Voltage and Ultra High Voltage Transmission Projects over Long Distances'.

In receiving this invitation, Vapor-Tek is uniquely privileged as the first non-Chinese organisation to attend the symposium which is held every two years.

The company hopes to seize this opportunity to emphasise the need for a high quality product which, whilst adding negligibly top the overall costs, can contribute substantially to conductor life and effect massive long-term savings.