INSULATION & TEMPERATURE

INSULATION & TEMPERATURE 

The insulation provided on each conductor of a cable by mainly PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride), XLPE (Cross linked Polyethylene), RUBBER (Various Types of Rubber). Insulating material is based on operating temperature.

Insulation Material
Maximum Operating Temperature
PVC TYPE A
75oC
PVC TYPE B
85oC
PVC TYPE C
85oC
XLPE
90oC
RUBBER – EPR IE-1
90oC
RUBBER – EPR IE-2, EPR IE-3, EPR IE-4, SILICON IE-5
150oC