Leading manufacturer of High Temperature Cables
High temperature cables also commonly referred to as high temp cables are a huge range of products which are manufactured to perform at elevated temperatures. High temperature cables are specifically designed using materials which are able to withstand continuous operation within a high temperature environment.
High temp cables have a very broad operating range and are capable of operating within environments with temperatures ranging between -50oC to + 250oC. These cables are suitable in refrigeration and cold storage applications right up to furnace and high temperature applications. Most common insulating and jacket polymers such as PVC, PE, TPU, TPE operate within a much smaller temperature window around between -20oC – +85oC where flexibility becomes an issue with colder temperatures.
Most commonly available materials can be categorised as follows:
-20OC – +85OC – Most common materials such as PE, PVC, TPU
-30OC – +125OC – Elevated upper limit – XLPE, XL-LSZH, TPE
-50OC – +150OC – High end polymers – XLPO – Lower end Fluoropolymers – FEP
-50OC – +200OC – Elevated Fluoropolymers – ETFE
-60OC – +250OC – High end Fluoropolymers – PTFE
This is a general categorisation for informative purposes – certain polymer grades will have higher/lower upper and lower temperature resistance.
Flexibility is maintained even at very low temperatures where traditional materials such as rubber or PVC would become stiff, brittle and begin to deteriorate. At the other end of the spectrum, these cables will continue to perform at high temperature where the continuous operation of safety equipment such as emergency lighting and alarms systems is vital in the event of a fire. For products with enhanced fire performance, head over to our fire resistant cables page.
Silicone is quite commonly employed as a high temperature cable material as it has ideal properties under a fire scenario whilst also emitting only minimal amounts of smoke. It also maintains its flexibility at cold temperatures therefore it is an ideal material for this type of application and is used frequently within Airports, Hospitals and other public buildings to connect lighting, alarms and other important safety services.
PTFE is also commonly used in high temperature environments as it shares very similar characteristics to that of Silicone, yet it is unaffected and has good resistance to oils, fuels and other fluids. The only downside to materials either insulated or jacketed in PTFE is the availability of long lengths due to the processing limitations. Combined with the use of the correct conductor material such as silver or going even further to nickel-plated conductors, these cables can comfortably operate at up to +260oC continuously.
Our excellent customer service and fast turnaround times are the cornerstone of the service that we offer. We maintain constant communication with our clients throughout each project to ensure that all products are delivered on time and to the highest quality standard, even for the most challenging deadlines.
In addition to exceptionally fast turnaround times and high-quality cable construction, we offer:
- Full adherence to cable industry standards
- Access to a comprehensive material and component library
- Free consultation and advice
Contact us today to get a quote for your high temperature cable requirements.
