Harsh environment wires are a type of cable designed to be used in hazardous settings, where the conditions are likely to break or interfere with the function of a regular cable. This may mean high temperatures, high pressure or water. The outer sheath of the wire needs to be very resistant to different conditions and the internal composition of the wire, such as the shield and conductor, may also need to be more rugged.
What are harsh environment wires used for?
Harsh environment wires have a number of applications for scenarios where a regular wire would not work. For example, wiring in aerospace engineering often uses this type of wire, as do many applications where wiring needs to be placed underwater. They are often used in industries such as oil and gas, the military and the chemical industry.
Types of harsh environment wire
Harsh environment wires can differ broadly depending on the type of environment they need to be placed in. They can have different insulation materials and thicknesses, making them resistant to higher or lower temperatures, as well as varying lengths and diameters.
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ACW wire is a composite construction with a
tough radiation cross-linked fluoropolymer outer layer This outer layer is bonded to radiation cross-linked polyolefin. The ACW wire has excellent fluid resistance and is designed to resist attack from oil, brake fluid, ...
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The 100G Series Wire is rail approved Designed
to be lightweight for signal and low voltage applications. A dual wall construction combining TE formulated polymer blends. Lightweight Compact size FlexibleNon-wrinkling.
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Solid conductor wire manufactured in accordance with BS6004
Table 9,The plain annealed copper conductor is insulated with heat resisting PVC. A continuous temperature rating of 85°C makes the wire suitable for a range of applications including lighting.,BASEC approved. Cable ref. ...
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100G wire features a dual wall insulation layer
manufactured from a TE formulated blend of polymers over tin plated copper conductors It is designed to meet the requirements of VG95218-20 Type-E while still being lightweight, flexible and resistant to recoil ...
