Draka PVC Cables

PVC continues to be a versatile material for general wiring and power cables. However, where fire hazard is considered a risk to building occupants, halogen free alternatives should be employed. All cables are BASEC approved and fully compliant with the RoHS directive with respect to elimination of hazardous substances.

PVC is a widely accepted general purpose thermoplastic. It has good mechanical and ageing properties, and resistance to ozone and weather. It is preferable to pigment it with carbon black to obtain optimum resistance to the effects of sunlight for sheathing purposes.

PVC compounds are available that are very flame retardant but consideration must be given to the acid fumes and smoke emitted when subjected to fire conditions. In general PVC has good resistance to chemicals but is affected by solvents and some oils which tend to leach out the plasticiser and thus cause embrittlement.