Custom cable manufacturers TST CABLES analyze the 15 most widely used high-temperature cable materials with working temperatures ranging from -200℃ to 1200℃. Let’s see what materials are there?
Customized cable High temperature cable are usually used in applications that need to withstand higher temperatures (-200℃~1200℃), such as mechanical industrial equipment, rail transportation, automobiles, marine ships, medical, aerospace, power generation, chemical industry and oil and gas extraction. These cables need to be able to maintain their electrical and mechanical properties in high temperature environments.
TST cables summarizes the 15 high temperature cable materials and their characteristics that are widely used in high temperature cable manufacturing plants around the world:
These materials have different advantages and characteristics and can be used in combination according to different application requirements, such as improving the overall performance of the cable through a multi-layer insulation structure. In addition, some special composite materials and nanomaterials are also being studied and developed to meet more demanding conditions of use.
- Polytetrafluoroethylene cable (PTFE)
Features: Very wide temperature range (-200°C to +260°C), good chemical stability, and low friction coefficient.
Advantages: Excellent electrical insulation performance and strong corrosion resistance.
Application: Used for cable insulation in industries such as chemical industry, aerospace, and medical equipment.
- Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene Cable (FEP)
Features: Modified PTFE, easy to process, wide temperature range (-200°C to +200°C).
Advantages: Good abrasion resistance and flexibility.
Applications: Wire and cable insulation in high temperature environments. - Polyvinylidene fluoride cable (PVDF)
Features: High temperature resistance (-60°C to +150°C), good chemical resistance.
Advantages: Good UV resistance and weather resistance.
Applications: Chemical pipelines, container linings, cable insulation. - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene Copolymer Cable (FEPM)
Features: Good temperature resistance and high chemical stability.
Advantages: Excellent resistance to moisture and heat.
Applications: Cable insulation and sheathing in high temperature environments. - Silicone Rubber Cable (Silicone)
Features: Wide temperature range (-60°C to +200°C), good elasticity.
Advantages: Aging resistance, ozone resistance, and weather resistance.
Applications: Household appliances, lighting fixtures, and flexible cables in high temperature environments. - Polyimide Cable (Polyimide)
Features: Extremely high temperature resistance (above +250°C), good electrical properties.
Advantages: Maintain mechanical strength at high temperatures.
Applications: Aerospace, high-temperature sensor cables. - Polyester Cable (Polyester)
Features: Moderate temperature resistance, good insulation.
Advantages: High cost-effectiveness.
Applications: Electrical insulation, lower temperature applications. - Polyetheretherketone Cable (PEEK)
Features: Wide temperature resistance range (-40°C to +250°C), good mechanical strength.
Advantages: Maintain good mechanical properties at high temperatures.
Applications: High-temperature mechanical parts, electrical connectors. - Polyethersulfone (PES)
Features: Temperature range of about -40°C to +180°C.
Advantages: Good electrical properties and mechanical strength.
Applications: Electrical insulation, connectors in high temperature environments. - Polyphenylene sulfide cable (PPS)
Features: Temperature range of about -50°C to +200°C, good chemical stability.
Advantages: Chemical corrosion resistance, good flame retardancy.
Applications: Insulation in electrical and electronic applications. - Glass fiber (Glass Fiber)
Features: High temperature stability, no burning.
Advantages: High strength, good dimensional stability.
Applications: Structural reinforcement materials, composite insulation materials. - Mica cable (Mica)
Features: Extremely high heat resistance, good electrical insulation.
Advantages: Maintains good electrical properties at high temperatures.
Applications: Insulation materials in high temperature environments, such as mica tapes. - Ceramic Fiber Cable (Ceramic Fiber)
Features: Temperature resistance over 1000°C, good thermal insulation.
Advantages: Maintain structural integrity at high temperatures.
Applications: Insulation in extreme high temperature environments. - Magnesium Oxide Cable (Magnesium Oxide)
Features: Temperature resistance up to +1000°C and good thermal conductivity.
Advantages: Excellent fire resistance.
Applications: Mineral insulated cables, fireproof cables. - Carbon Fiber Cable (Carbon Fiber)
Features: High strength, high temperature resistance.
Advantages: Lightweight, good electrical conductivity.
Applications: Reinforcement materials for special high temperature environments, may be used for composite insulation layers.
The selection of these custom high temperature cable materials depends on your specific application requirements, including operating temperature, environmental conditions, mechanical stress and other factors. In the actual design and manufacturing process, TST cables engineers will select the most suitable material or material combination according to the working conditions of your device cable to ensure the safety and reliability of the cable. If you are not sure what materials and specifications to choose, you are welcome to communicate with TST CABLES engineers at any time by email (email: lixiangchao@testeck.com). Please note which country you are from and explain your needs in the email. Our experienced engineers will provide you with one-on-one service.
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