With a fibre optic cable you can also transmit a signal over long distances. This is due to the significantly lower attenuation values compared to a copper cable.
Developing the interiors of cars is a big challenge for designers and engineers. Within just a few seconds, it creates a first gut feeling. Even before we sit down on the car seat, we reach for the steering wheel. Immediately afterwards, we examine the arm rest and feel the buttons for adjusting the windows…
Haven’t you ever wondered why cables are mostly made of copper and why there are such exotics where precious metals like gold and silver are used? Copper as a conductor material has its reasons. That’s what we’re talking about today.
There are countless materials in the world. But very few come into question for the cable industry. The most frequently used jacket materials in cable technology are PVC and PUR. But, in addition to these two outer jacket materials, we at igus use TPE (thermoplastic elastomers). However, not all TPEs are created equal. That is why our article today will deal with the different TPE mixtures – flame-retardant TPE and halogen-free TPE.
utdoors often have to withstand seasonal temperature fluctuations. Due to the extreme temperatures in recent years, we therefore also have to consider this issue when choosing the right cable. Therefore, today’s topic is cables in extreme heat and the effects of high ambient temperatures on energy chain cables.