Which Cable Material is the Most Durable?
I. Introduction:
Which cable material is the most durable? Is it TPE, silicone rubber, CPE TPU, or something else?
It depends on what you use the cable for. Different applications have different criteria for durable cables. Here I mainly based on these three points, mechanical tension, chemical resistance, and minimum bending radius combined with specific occasions to analyze the choice of what cable is the most durable.
II. Key Durability Factors Explained
- Min Bend radius
Plastic or metal bending, the material in the outer layer will be subject to tensile stress. The size of the tensile stress depends mainly on the bending radius. The smaller the bending radius, the greater the tensile stress on the outer layer.
In order to prevent cracks or breakage on the outside of the cable, the bending radius must be limited.
So that the out jacket of the cable material close to the fracture of the bending radius, known as the minimum bending radius.
The smaller the minimum bending radius the higher the flexibility of the cable. In frequent bending, such as robots, drag chain systems, vibration, vehicles, robotic arms, the cable is less likely to crack. The minimum bending radius is a very important.
- Chemical Resistance
Chemical Resistance is mainly characterized by the cable’s resistance to oil, acids and alkalis, and chemical reagents. If your cables are to be used in chemical plants, then PUR cables are a good choice.
- Abrasion Resistance
Abrasion resistance refers to the performance of the cable in resisting ground dragging, stepping and friction with other objects. For some outdoor or mobile installations, abrasion resistance is an important criterion. Rubber is a good material if you pursue abrasion resistance, we sometimes use heavy-duty cables to describe this kind of good abrasion resistance cable.
III. Recommended Cable Materials by Use Scenario
| Application | Recommended Material | Common Cable Type |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Automation | High-Flex PVC, PUR | YSLY, H05VV5-F |
| Media and Event Technology | Rubber | H07RN-F |
| Outdoor Power Transmission | Rubber | H07RN-F |
| Chemical Plant | PUR | H07BQ-F |
IV. Conclusion
- Which is the most durable cable? It depends on what you use the cable for. KMCABLE specializes in PUR Rubber type cables. If there is any need, please feel free to contact us.
