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The choice of cable sheath should be made in accordance with the requirements of relevant standards in combination with different situations. 1 The selection of cable sheath should meet the following requirements: 1.1 For single-core power cables in AC systems, when it is necessary to enhance the cable’s resistance to external forces, non-magnetic metal armor layers should be used, and steel armor without effective non-magnetic treatment should not be used. 1.2 For cables in humid, chemically corrosive environments or susceptible to water immersion, the metal layer, reinforcement layer, and armor should have polyethylene outer sheaths, and the thick steel wire armor of cables in water should have extruded outer sheaths.   2. The selection of the outer sheath of the cable during direct burial laying shall meet the following requirements: 2.1 When the cable is subjected to high pressure or has the risk of mechanical damage, it should have a reinforcement layer or steel tape armor. 2.2 In the soil where displacement may occur, such as quicksand layer and backfill land zone, the cable should be armored with steel wire. 2.3 For extruded cables used in areas seriously endangered by termites, outer sheaths with higher hardness should be selected, or thin outer sheaths with higher hardness can be extruded on ordinary outer sheaths. The material can be nylon or special polyolefin copolymerized Objects, etc., can also be armored with metal sleeves or steel tapes.   3. The selection of cable sheath for fixed laying in the air shall meet the following requirements: 3.1 When the small cross-section extruded plastic insulated cables are directly laid on the arm support, they should be armored with steel tape. 3.2 In places with high safety requirements and serious rodent infestation, such as underground passenger transportation and commercial facilities, plastic insulated cables should be armored with metal tape or steel tape. 3.3 When the cables are under high-drop force conditions, the multi-core cables shall be armored with steel wires, and the AC single-core cables shall comply with the provisions of Item 1   4 The selection of cable sheath for underwater laying shall meet the following requirements: 4.1 Steel tape armoring can be used for cables that do not require armored layers to bear tension in ditches, unnavigable creeks, etc. 4.2 For cables in rivers, lakes and seas, the type of steel wire armor selected should meet the stress conditions. When the laying conditions have protection requirements such as mechanical damage, the outer sheath that meets the protection and corrosion resistance enhancement requirements can be selected.

Characteristics of rubber sheathed cables: 1. incomparable softness of other wires and cables; 2. Good electrical insulation performance and chemical stability; 3. Good physical and mechanical properties and wear resistance; 4. Requirements for oil resistance, flame retardancy, cold resistance, and heat resistance. Choosing a cable that suits you has become a key issue. 1： Have a detailed understanding of the performance indicators of cables in various aspects, such as the wear resistance, compression resistance, and service life of rubber sheathed cables. Conduct a detailed inquiry and understanding, and then determine whether it meets your own usage conditions 2： The influence of the surrounding environment on the usage of cables. During the use of cables, in addition to being limited by their own usage conditions, there are also some external factors that play a decisive role. For example, if there is interference from magnetic fields, the cables need to be shielded; If it is a welding robot, due to the long working time and high temperature, it poses a great challenge to the outer sheath of the cable. Therefore, the selection should be based on the actual situation. 3： Clarify the use function of cables, whether it is control cables or rubber sheathed cables, no matter how excellent their performance is. What we need to do is to install the cables in positions suitable for their use. Only in this way can we achieve the original performance and service life of the cables.

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Among our commonly used power cables, rubber sheathed cables are also one of them. Rubber sheathed cable is a kind of soft and movable cable with multi-strand thin copper wire as conductor, rubber insulation and rubber sheath. Generally speaking, it includes general-purpose rubber-sheathed flexible cables, electric welding machine cables, submersible motor cables, radio device cables, and photographic light source cables. So what are the uses of rubber sheathed cables and what are the selection principles? Here is a brief introduction.   Application of Rubber-sheathed Cables Rubber-sheathed cables are widely used in various electrical equipment, such as household appliances, electric machinery, electrical equipment and portable power cords for appliances, and can be used indoors or outdoors. According to the external mechanical force of the cable, the product structure is divided into three types: light, medium and heavy, and there are appropriate connections in the section. Generally, light-duty rubber-sheathed cables are used in household appliances and small electric equipment, requiring softness, lightness, and good bending performance; medium-duty rubber-sheathed cables are widely used in agricultural electrification except for industrial use, and heavy-duty cables are used in such as port machinery, searchlights, Large-scale hydraulic irrigation and drainage stations for family business and other occasions. This type of product has good versatility, complete series of specifications, good and stable performance.  

MDPE has very high resistance to abrasion and it is extremely hard and has a low dielectric constant with superior oxidation resistance. The hardness of the MDPE cable sheathing protects the cable from sharp objects dropped or loaded onto the cable. This helps MDPE finds particular usage in transmission cables in the toughest of environments, notably those with the high ambient temperatures found in tropical and subtropical countries. But at these high ambient temperatures alternative sheathing materials such as PVC would be soft and prone to damage easily during laying of the cables.   Compared with LDPE (low density polyethylene), MDPE has significantly more strength enabling it to be pulled under heavy load for cabling applications; while compared to HDPE (high density polyethylene), HDPE has improved resistance to cracking.   Besides, various additives can be applied to MDPE compounds to improve fire retardant properties, UV and weathering resistance and the chemical degradation.

First of all, look at the color. The copper core is yellowish and reddish, indicating that the quality of the copper used is better, while the yellowish white is the reaction of low-quality copper. For aluminum core wires, regular ones must be shiny, shining silver-white light under the light, while those that are dark and look dark are of poor quality.   Secondly, bend the wire by hand to test its toughness. A good wire has good toughness and can be bent very well. Some unqualified wires are bent a few times and their insulation layer is broken, and some can even be peeled off by hand. Insulation. Then, it must be checked whether the length and the thickness of the wire core have been tampered with. According to the relevant standards, the error of the length of the wire cannot exceed 5%, and the diameter of the cross-section cannot exceed 0.02%. Short of two catties, the phenomenon of falsification on the cross-section.   Also intercept a section of insulation to see if its core is in the middle of the insulation. What is not centered is the phenomenon of core eccentricity caused by low craftsmanship. When using it, if the power is low, it will be safe. Once the amount is large, the thinner side is likely to be broken down.   Finally, we can also check whether the identification is complete. There should be the name of the cable factory, wire model, specification, cross-sectional area, length, rated voltage, date of manufacture, and the implemented certification number or certification mark. If these signs are incomplete or absent, consumers should be cautious when purchasing. .