Conductor Material | Industrial machinery, high-current loads | - Industry: Copper (IEC 60228) - Base: Pure Copper (99.9% purity, ASTM B35) - Advanced: Oxygen-Free Copper (99.99% purity, ASTM B117) | ▲ Base: 10% higher conductivity vs. standard. ▲ Advanced: 20% better corrosion resistance. | Advanced: 30% higher cost due to purity. |
Insulation Material | Chemical plants, harsh environments | - Industry: PVC (IEC 60502) - Base: EPR (ASTM D1600) - Advanced: EPR + Rubber Composite (Custom spec) | ▲ Base: Withstands 50+ chemicals (ASTM D543). ▲ Advanced: Flame retardant (UL 94 V-0). | Advanced: 20% heavier than PVC. |
Jacket Material | Outdoor installations, UV exposure | - Industry: PVC Jacket - Base: Rubber (ISO 4833) - Advanced: Reinforced Rubber (ASTM D471) | ▲ Base: 50% more flexible than PVC. ▲ Advanced: UV-resistant for 10+ years. | Advanced: 15% thicker, harder to bend. |
Rated Current | Industrial motors, heavy appliances | - Industry: 16A (IEC 60364) - Base: 20A (Custom test) - Advanced: 30A (IEC 60228) | ▲ Base: Handles 25% higher loads. ▲ Advanced: 87.5% capacity boost vs. standard. | Advanced: Requires thicker cable (3X4mm²). |
Temperature Range | Cold storage, extreme climates | - Industry: -15°C to 60°C - Base: -25°C to 70°C (ASTM D2240) - Advanced: -40°C to 80°C (Custom) | ▲ Base: Operates in Arctic conditions. ▲ Advanced: Survives -40°C without cracking. | Advanced: 10% less flexible at sub-zero temps. |
Chemical Resistance | Petrochemical facilities, labs | - Industry: Basic (ASTM D543) - Base: Resists 50+ chemicals (ASTM D543) - Advanced: Resists 100+ chemicals (Custom) | ▲ Base: Passes ASTM F739 permeation tests (30+ mins). ▲ Advanced: Oil/gas resistance (ISO 16750). | Advanced: 40% cost increase for specialized materials. |