We have summarized and structured technical information around the topic of electrical cables and wires. In the following overview you will find e.g. the technical description of cables and wires, resistances of used insulation- and sheath materials up to application areas and the correct handling of high-flexible cables. An overview of cables used in different industries can be found here. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any further questions or suggestions.
Insulation- and Sheath Material SABIX®
What are halogen-free cables? What types of halogen-free cables are there?
Insulation- and Sheath Material PUR
What are PUR cables and what are their advantages?
Insulation- and Sheath Material PVC
What are PVC cables and how are they used?
Insulation- and Sheath Material Besilen® (Silicone)
Besilen® - Elastomer based on silicone rubber
Insulation- and Sheath Material ETFE, FEP, PFA
Temperature- and chemical-resistant materials for high-frequency and broadband technology, shipbuilding etc.
Insulation and sheath material characteristics
What insulation and sheath materials can be differentiated and what are their special features?
Chemical Resistance - Cables and Wires
Resistance of insulation and sheath materials against chemical substances
Oil resistance
Properties and mechanical numbers of cables and wires after being exposed to oil
MUD resistance
Resistance of materials against different liquids depending on temperature and duration of storage
Data Cables - Electrical Characteristics / Stranding
Electrical properties and strand structure of (shielded) data cables
Strand construction
How are cables and stranded wires structured? What are the differences between european and american ones?
American strand construction
Values of the actual cross-section in mm² with conductor resistance
Colour code
What colour codes are used to identify cables and wires and what do they mean?
Flame tests for electrical cables
Variety of flamability tests performed on electrical cables and wires
Life cycle test for track cables
Test results concerning the life cycle of track cables
Life cycle test for lift control cables
Schematic view of life cycle tests for lift control cables
Guidelines for the laying of cables in cable tracks
The laying is supposed to be done carefully. What guidelines need to be considered?
Installation instructions for reeling cables
What guidelines need to be watched out for in order to keep the installation error-free?
Installation instructions for lift control cables
How is the installation supposed to proceed to ensure a error-free and long lasting function?
General notes for the installation of construction lift cables for basket applications
How should construction lift cables for cage applications be installed?
Instructions for the safe application of cables
Guidelines for a secure installation and use of cables and wires
Types of Cables and Wires - Abbreviations
What types of cables are there? How are they identified?
Information on rules to protect humans and environment
Directives and regulations about the absence of harmful substances of used materials
Current carrying capacity of cables and wires
Calculating cable cross-sections and conversion factors for cables and wires
Filling Capacity of drums and barrels
How much of the product can be wound up on cable drums of different sizes?
Terms from the world of cables
Glossary of terms from the cable world