What is difference between PVC and XLPE cable?

The main difference between the two is that XLPE can be used for both high and low tension applications. Its structure provides great resistance to abrasion, stress, and other wear and tear. PVC insulation cannot withstand as much pressure, meaning it is only suitable for low tension applications.

What is Frlsh?

FRLSH (Fire Retardant Low Smoke and Low Halogen) Cable in Triple Extrusion Technology (HR-FRLSH + FRLSH + FRLSH) as per BIS: 694’1990. These criteria do impart both at wiring stage and when cable is in charge.

What is XLPE PVC cable?

XLPE is cross linked polyethylene material and PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride insulation. Both XLPE cable and PVC cable are the most popular cables. While sometimes we need to make a right choice between the two insulated cables especially when we need to choose a kind of Low voltage (0.6/1kv) Cables in a project.

Which insulation is better XLPE or PVC?

XLPE is a hardier material compared to PVC due to the crosslinking process. XLPE provides greater tensile strength, elongation and impact resistances compared with PVC.

What are the advantages of XLPE cables WRT PVC cables?

better impact, abrasion, corrosion resistance: safer than PVC cables against mechanical damage, abrasion and corrosion. easier jointing and termination: requires no special skills or equipment for jointing and termination.

What is PVC in cable?

PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) is widely used in electrical cable construction for insulation, bedding and sheathing. Cable with a PVC insulation or sheathing is flame retardant, which is an important consideration for electric cables in most applications.

Where are XLPE cables used?

Cross-linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX, XPE or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross-links. It is used predominantly in building services pipework systems, hydronic radiant heating and cooling systems, domestic water piping, and insulation for high tension (high voltage) electrical cables.