Cable Design Options
At CABLEscience, it is our commitment to build quality into our custom cable and custom wire products.
| Material | Temperature Ratings |
|---|---|
| Copper | 150ºC |
| Thermocouple wire | 450ºC |
| Stainless Steel Alloys | 450ºC |
| Bare copper | 150-200ºC |
| Silver Plated Copper | 200ºC |
| Nickel Plated Copper | 250ºC |
| Extra Flexible Wire | 250ºC |
| Resistance wire | 450ºC |
| High Strength Alloys | 250ºC |
Compounds:
PROPERTIES OF INSULATING AND JACKETING COMPOUNDS.
| Compound | Nominal Specific Gravity | Volt Breakdown (Volts/Mil) | Abrasion Resistance | Nominal Dielectric Constant | Flame Retardant Properties | Flexability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
1.37 | 500 | Good | 5-8 | Excellent | Good |
| Polyethylene Solid (PE) |
0.95 | 600 | Good | 2-3 | Poor | Fair |
| Polyethylene Foam |
0.50 | n/a | Poor | 1.5 | Poor | Good |
| Teflon (FEP) |
2.20 | 600 | Excellent | 2.1 | Excellent | Fair |
| Tefzel | 1.70 | 400 | Excellent | 2.6 | Excellent | Fair |
| Nylon | 1.07 | 450 | Excellent | 4.0 | Poor | Poor |
| Polypropylene | 0.91 | 650 | Excellent | 2.2 | Poor | Poor |
| Polyurethane | 1.10 | 500 | Excellent | 7.00 | Poor | Excellent |
| Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) |
1.00 | 650 | Excellent | 2.4 | Good | Good |
| Hytrel | 1.20 | 860 | Excellent | 6.0 | Fair | Fair |
| Silicone | 1.32 | 600 | Fair | 3.0 | Fair | Excellent |
Cable Shield Characteristics
| Shield Method | Effectiveness (Low Frequency) | Effectiveness (High Frequency) | Coverage | Flexlife | EMI/RFI EMP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield Method | Effectiveness (Low Frequency) |
Effectiveness (High Frequency) |
Coverage | Flexlife | EMI/RFI EMP |
| Copper Braid | Excellent | Excellent | 60-95% | Fair | Fair |
| CU. Braid over Aluminum/Mylar |
Excellent | Excellent | 100%^ | Fair to Poor | Excellent |
| Aluminum | Excellent | Excellent | 100% | Poor | Good |
| Spiral Copper (Serve shield) |
Good | Fair | 80-98% | Good | Poor |
| Semiconductive | Fair | Poor | 100% | Good | Poor |
| Steel Braid | Excellent | Excellent | 60-95% | Fair | Excellent |