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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

PVC Copper Wire and its Versatile Uses


PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) is extensively used in electrical cable construction for sheathing, bedding and insulation. They have been in use for over 5 decades replacing the, then being used, rubber insulated and sheathed cables in house wirings. The main reasons for the use of PVC copper wire is its ease of processing, cost-effectiveness, high-durability, and resistance capabilities. It has high longevity too for upto 30 years.

Highly flexible

PVC is a type of thermoplastic resin which when heated can be easily modified. Although it is rigid and hard, when applied with lubricants, stabilizers, or plasticizers and many similar, it softens and can be molded and recycled for use in different type of applications. The mix increases its strength and enhance its properties.

Shockproof and safe

PVC copper wire is safe and shockproof. Even if touched accidently, it will not have any effect. These wires are twisted together when used and covered with the PVC coating. The coating safeguards and works as a sheath for the users. It can also improve efficiency cutting down the heat loss.

Customizable as per your needs

The wires can be easily tweaked and bent. You can ask the suppliers to customize it in any shape and size. They are usually seen in different lively vibrant colors. The manufacturers build it with great accuracy and maintain precision using the newest machinery and technology.

The other uses of PVC copper wire are for its malleability, conductivity, and its ductile nature. The users can blend any type from the range like insulated, PVC coated, bare copper. The PVC wires are ideal for the destructive and severe weather environments.

Variety of applications

The PVC copper wire like most of the other copper wires. The wire can be manufactured and customized as per the requirements of the customers. The PVC copper wire is used in many applications like electricity wiring, switch gear, panel wire, residential and commercial supply, low temperature resistant power supply, general wiring in public places, domestic appliance power supply, cable power, lighting and internal wiring cable, battery cables, cables & wires for elevators.

Talking of cables, it would be appropriate to mention about electrical power cable. It is a type of cable that is used for transmitting and distributing electrical energy. The power cable comprises of 3 components

1. Conductor: It provides the path for current to pass. Copper and aluminum wires are used as conductor material in the cables because of the high electrical conductivity.

2. Insulation: It resists the service voltage and isolates the conductor with other objects. The dielectric that is commonly used is polyvinyl chloride cable, permeated paper, polyethylene etc. It is important ensure certain properties to avoid any risks such as resistance to insulation, high dielectric strength, low thermal resistance, high mechanical strength.

3. Sheath: it resists dampness and shields the cables from all external disasters like fire or chemical pollution. The inner sheath is made of lead alloys. aluminum is used due to its cost-effectiveness, and durability. It enhances the protection against weather, dust, dirt, corrosion etc.

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