Rubber Cable

Definition of Rubber Cable

Rubber cable is also known as rubber cable. It is a power cable with various rubber or thermosetting elastomer with identical properties as the insulation and sheath.

The Production Process of Rubber Cables

First: Add the desired compound to the rubber to plasticize the rubber.

Second: Mix carbon black and various rubber additives with rubber evenly.

Thirdly: The rubber is pressed into the shape of blanks by a laminator. 

Finally: Rubber and metal materials are combined to form a semi-finished product, which is vulcanized to form an elastic solid. 　 　

Characteristics of Rubber Cables

1. The long-term allowable working temperature of the cable should not exceed 105℃.

2. Rubber cable has some weather resistance and some oil resistance. It is suitable for use outdoors or in contact with oil and dirt.

3. The cable is flame-retardant and meets the single vertical burning requirements of GB/T18380.1-2001.

4. Cable at 20 ℃, insulation resistance between the cores of insulation up to 50MΩKM or more.

5. Rubber cables can avail of electrical equipment and can withstand big mechanical external forces.

Advantages of Rubber Cable

1. Rubber cable is soft and flexible.

2. Rubber can resist cold and high temperatures．

3. Resistant to oil and UV rays, slowing down rubber aging time.

4. Good elasticity and strength of rubber cable． 

5. Rubber cable has good electrical conductivity and can provide a stable power supply.

6. Rubber can protect the internal cable well while having good insulation for external current on the outside.

Applications of Rubber Cables

Rubber can serve as power cables, control, signal power cables, marine cables, aviation cables, mining cables, installation wires, etc.

Rubber cables can work outdoors or in places with strict standards, such as ships, mines, mines, railroad vehicles, etc.

As the characteristics of rubber insulated cables continue to improve, rubber cables have enhanced with a variety of excellent properties such as wear resistance, flame retardant grade, cold resistance, and temperature resistance based on the advantages of using pure natural rubber.   

ZMS Cable Manufacturing Company is a professional manufacturer of industrial cables. We produce a wide range of insulated power cables, and our cables productions are customized to meet your cable needs.

Comparison Between Rubber Cables and PVC Cables

1. The tearing and abrasion resistance of rubber cables are significantly inferior to PVC cables.

2. Heat deformation of vulcanized rubber wires is significantly better than PVC plastic wires.

3. Cable rubber sheath rubber has halogen-containing weather resistance, cold resistance, fire resistance, pest resistance, and copper oxidation resistance, which is also better.  In a word, rubber cable is better than PVC cable.

Rubber Cable Use Precautions

The voltage acceptance level of the rubber cable is between 200V and 400V. But if it exceeds it, the rubber may soften to the point of causing a fire, resulting in irreparable damage, so you need to pay more attention when using it.

ZMS cable reminds you to pay attention to safety and read the precautions when laying cables and installing and transporting them. If you don't know how to choose an electric cable production, it's okay, you can ask for our help. ZMS cable technicians will give you the most professional advice and the most economical cable purchasing solution. So contact us now!