Cable sheaths for any application

Cable sheaths for any application

Constantly working to develop new products with innovative construction materials, each Tasker cable can be produced with different sheaths depending on the application. Soft PVC cables with a low number of shores are particularly suited for the music market, whereas polyurethane (PUR) is used for customers that require flexibility and mechanical resistance. PUR is considered a highly versatile material thanks to its high resistance to cutting, abrasion and trampling, UV rays, water, chemical and atmospheric agents and also for being flame retardant and halogen free. It is also suitable for continuous winding and unwinding in operating temperatures of –40°C to +80°C. These features make PUR recommended for both indoor and outdoor applications, in the same way that polyethylene (PE) provides users with a high resistance to water and chemicals to keep installation costs low.

In the public sector, the manufacturer recommends the use of a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) sheath, even when CPR homologation is mandatory. For medical applications, silicone is suggested because it guarantees most of the features available with PE products but with an operating temperature of –60°C to +180°C.

For underground installations, Tasker recommends a metallic braided armour which covers the entire cable sheath and provides protection against damage from rodents.