Nexans Handling Cable Compounds 1. Generalities
The selection of the correct compound assume the
detailed analysis of the application where the cable
is used.
In the case of flexible, movable applications such as
in cranes the compounds for insulation, semiconductive
layer, outer and inner sheaths are
chosen by Nexans for several factors as high
mechanical properties, chemical resistance and
thermal requirements.
Nexans is familiar with the high performance
requirements in flexible applications combined with
high mechanical stress. Due to this, Nexans
especially uses in our RHEYFIRM®(RTS) only highgrade
rubber insulation such as RHEYCLEAN®-HV.
This special compound, manufactured in several
versions allows to reduce wall-thickness for the
different voltage rates from 6 to 30 kV.
We generally use compounds that exceed required
standards like VDE.
In our product range RHEYFIRM®(RTS) and
RHEYCORD®(RTS) we only use the compound
5GM5 instead of 5GM3. This high grade
compound has a much higher tensile strength, tear
resistance and abrasion resistance than the more
commonly used compound 5GM3.
Additional advantages of this special outer sheath compound are high flame retardancy properties, ozone, weather and ageing resistance. Furthermore it has excellent elastic behaviour even in low temperatures.
NEXANS distinguish compounds between Thermoplastics and Elastomers.
Both compounds are used for insulation, inner and outer sheaths. The graph and table on the following pages give a short introduction to compound and explain the typical and most important characteristics from several materials used in Nexans handling cables.
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Compounds |
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Thermoplastics Not cross-linked macro-molecular connections. It is possible to re-use it again and again with warm up into plastic condition. |
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Elastomers Cross-linked polymer materials, which do not flow viscous on higher temperature, but they react rubber elastic at a temperature range |
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Insulation EPR XLPE |
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Sheath |
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Insulation |
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Sheath PUR PVC |
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| Compounds | Terms
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Thermal Properties |
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Abbreviation |
VDE Designation |
Chemical Designation |
Ambient Temperature (mobile operation (oC) |
Weather Resistant |
Flame Retardant |
Behaviour in case of fire |
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| Thermoplastics | PUR |
11Y |
Polyurethane |
-55 +80 |
+++ |
- |
flammable |
TPE-E |
13Y |
Polyester |
-100 + 130 |
used only for insulation |
- |
flammable |
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PVC |
Y |
Polyvinyl chloride |
-25 +70 |
++ |
++ |
self extinguish |
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| Elastomers | XLPE |
cross-linked polyethylene |
-50 +90 |
used only for insulation |
- |
flammable |
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CR / PCP |
5G |
Polychloroprene |
-40 + 100 |
+++ |
+++ |
self extinguish |
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EPR |
3G |
Ethylene-Propylene Rubber |
-30 +90 |
used only for insulation |
+ - |
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EVA |
4G |
Ethylene -vinylacetate |
-30 +125 |
used only for semi-conductive layer |
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| Compounds | Terms |
Chemical Properties |
Mechanical Properties |
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Abbreviation |
Chemical Resistance (oil, grease, fuel, solvent) |
Halogen Free |
Water Absorption (%) |
Flexibility |
Abrasion |
Tensile Strength (N/mm2) |
Elongation at break (%) |
Shore (A) |
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| Thermoplastics | PUR |
+++ |
Yes |
0.5 |
++ |
+++ |
35-50 |
550-650 |
80 |
TPE-E |
++ |
Yes |
0.5 |
++ |
Used only for insulation |
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PVC |
++ |
No |
0.4 |
+++ |
+ - |
12.5 - 25 |
130 - 150 |
70-95 |
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| Elastomers | XLPE |
+ |
Yes |
0.7 |
+ - |
+ |
15 - 18 |
300 - 450 |
+ |
CR / PCP |
+++ |
No |
1.0 |
+++ |
++ |
19 |
550 - 750 |
70 |
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EPR |
+ |
Yes |
0.1 |
+++ |
use only for insulation |
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EVA |
used only for semi-conductive layer |
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