PVC – Poly Vinyl Chloride

PVC cable is a versatile compound used for wire insulation and cable jacketing. It is an insulated and sheathed cable used in varieties of applications such as fixed wiring installation and flexible wiring installation.

Properties of PVC cable

The expansion of PVC is polyvinyl chloride. PVC cable is a thermoplastic resin helps to be softened during heating. This process is known as polymerization.

PVC cable is a tough material that is resistant to abrasion. It has high mechanical strength and less in weight. PVC cables are resistant to corrosion, abrasion, chemical rotting, impact, and weathering.

PVC cables are used for indoor and outdoor activities. Due to its resistant power, it is highly recommended for outdoor products for its longer life span.

Benefits of PVC cables

PVC cable is available in various size, various color, and various material. Each material is used for a different purpose. It is commonly strong and lightweight thermoplastic material.

It is made with softer material able to carry heavy loads. It is designed for the purpose of lightweight, flexible to install, easy to carry, and fast to install purpose.

A typical PVC cable can function in the temperature of about -40 degree to 90 degrees C. Silicon-based PVC can function up to 180 degrees C based in the conductor material used.

Difference between uPVC and PVC Cable

In regular PVC, a strong but lightweight plastic is used in construction. PVC cables are softer and flexible to use. The flexibility occurs due to the addition of plasticizers.

An uPVC is nothing but UN plasticizer polyvinyl chloride and also called as rigid PVC. In this type of PVC cable, the plasticizers are not added and hence it is rigid.

Advantages of using PVC cables

• PVC cable is extremely safe. It is been proved that it is tested and proved that it has international standards.
• It’s highly recommended and fulfills all international health and safety requirements.
• It is entirely non-toxic and provides high resistance on environmental factors such as wind, storm, weather changes and chemical rotting.
• PVC cables are really tough to ignite. When exposed to fire, it has self-extinguishing tends to stops burning.
• PVC cables are easy to handle and easy to strip. It is high fire resistance.
• It is highly resistant to abrasion, corrosion, impact, and sweating.
• It has no more effect on the environment than other various alternates.
• PVC cables are highly resistant to fire. Although it is exposed to fire, the danger of the fire spreading is reduced significantly.
• Even it is used in high-risk areas these are best to produce low- smoke, low-halogen grade output.
• PVC cables are widely used in varieties of Industries and in construction line.
• PVC cable has a long life span.

Some of its Additional Benefits

• The cost of PVC is cheaper at the same time it is not compromised in quality. It gives greater supply and provides a longer life span.
• It is cost effective. It is not essential to replace or repair PVC cables. It is a wise investment for money and time.
• PVC cables are light in weight. It is easy to shape. Hence it is used in different models and styles.
• PVC cables are easy to cut, joined, weld and reshaped. It is easy to transport.