Wire and Cable Tips
Silicone and PVC are the most common jacket material used in cabling.
Silicone insulated wire and cables are a popular choice for a variety of industries due to it’s operating temperature range, extreme flexibility, voltage properties. Silicone wire and cable compounds are available in special grades and formulas are available for specific requirements such as, medical grade/implantable, low smoke/halogen-free, increased resistance to abrasion , flame retardant and more.
Silicone wire advantages include:
- Service temperatures from –50 to +200 °C
- Special grades are available for use in a temperature range from –90 to +300 °C
- Excellent aging resistance, even under extreme conditions
- High resistance to many different chemical substances
- Outstanding electrical properties
- Extreme flexibility
- PVC is tough and resistant to abrasion, and also has a decent mechanical strength, especially when looked at in comparison to its relatively low weight. In addition, PVC is very resistant to corrosion, impact, abrasion, weathering, and even chemical rotting.
PVC does not cost a great deal to make, and it is in much greater supply than other natural resources, which makes it rather a great deal cheaper to purchase. It has such a long lifespan makes it more cost-effective.
