Introduction
PUR Cable(Polyurethane) and PVC Cable(Polyvinyl Chloride) are both plastics insulation cable with excellent insulating properties. However, they differ in several aspects, particularly in their suitability for outdoor use and resistance to environmental factors. Below is a comparison of the two materials and their typical applications.
PUR Cable
- Material: Polyurethane (abbreviated as 11Y in the VDE standard)
- Operating Temperature: -55°C ~ 80°C
Common Types:
- H05BQ-F: 300V/500V, Pur jacket cable which is suitable for outdoor tools or portable machine
- H07BQ-F: 450/750v, Pur jacket cable which is suitable for chemical industrial machine powering or controlling
- PUR-HF: A LSZH pur cable type, environment friendly.
Advantages:
- Oil resistant
- Cold resistant
- Abrasion resistant
- Resistant to ultraviolet radiation
- Low smoke and halogen-free
- Corrosion resistant
- Resistant to chemicals and detergents
Disadvantages:
- Flammable
PVC Cable
- Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (abbreviated to Y in the VDE standard)
- Operating Temperature: -30°C ~ 70°C
Common Types:
- LiYY: Good pvc cable for industry data communications
- YSLY: Flexible pvc cable for industry machine control
- LiYCY: Added additional shield on cable liyy which have good EMC performance.
- H05VV-F: Common house pvc power cable
Advantages:
- Flame retardant
- Lower cost than PUR
Disadvantages:
- Poor oil resistance
- Moderate corrosion resistance
- Moderate abrasion resistance
- Releases toxic gases when burning
Applications: Where Are PUR and PVC Cables Used?
- PUR Cables: Due to their excellent mechanical properties and weather resistance, PUR cables are ideal for harsh environments. They are often used in trailer cables, drag chain cables, outdoor power and control cables, and in chemical industry production sites.
- PVC Cables: PVC cables are versatile and used in a wide range of applications, including residential building wiring. In less demanding industrial environments, PVC is often used for data cables and control cables.
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