Do you know what a cable sheath is?
The cable sheath is the outermost layer of the cable and serves as the most important barrier in the cable to maintain the safety of the internal structure and protect the cable from mechanical damage during and after installation. Cable jackets are not intended to replace the reinforced defenses inside the cable, but they can supply an appropriate high-level but limited means of maintenance. In addition, cable jackets also protect against moisture, chemicals, UV, and ozone. But what kinds of cable jacketing materials are available? There are many different types of cable jackets, and the selection of the original cable jacket material should take into account the compatibility of the application connector and its adaptability to the environment. For example, extremely cold environments may require a cable sheath that remains flexible at very low temperatures. The following ZMS cable editorial lists the typical characteristics of some of the most common types of sheathing let us ...