Temperature Resistance | Industrial, outdoor installations | - Industry: -40°C to 120°C (ASTM D1329) - Base: -50°C to 180°C (▲1.5x) - Advanced: -60°C to 250°C (▲2x) | Base: Operates in moderate extremes (e.g., tropical regions). Advanced: Survives extreme temps (e.g., deserts/arctic). | Industry: Limits use in harsh environments. Advanced: Thicker material increases bulk. |
Flexibility | Tight spaces, complex routing | - Industry: Bend radius 5x diameter (ISO 3452) - Base: 3x diameter (▲33% improvement) - Advanced: 2x diameter (▲50%) | Base: Easier installation in confined areas. Advanced: Fits tight bends in machinery. | Industry: Requires more space; prone to kinking. Advanced: Less durable under repeated bending. |
Chemical Resistance | Chemical plants, laboratories | - Industry: Resists 20 chemicals (ASTM D543) - Base: 50+ chemicals (▲2.5x) - Advanced: 100+ chemicals (▲5x) | Base: Safely handles common solvents. Advanced: Withstands aggressive acids/bases. | Industry: Risk of degradation in harsh chemicals. Advanced: Higher cost due to specialized additives. |
Dielectric Strength | High-voltage applications (5G, RF cables) | - Industry: 12 kV/mm (IEC 60243) - Base: 15 kV/mm (▲25%) - Advanced: 20 kV/mm (▲66%) | Base: Reduces signal loss in standard setups. Advanced: Ensures safety in high-power systems. | Industry: Prone to arcing in high-voltage scenarios. Advanced: Thicker insulation adds weight. |
UV Resistance | Outdoor, long-term installations | - Industry: 500 hours (ASTM G154) - Base: 1000 hours (▲2x) - Advanced: 2000 hours (▲4x) | Base: Maintains integrity in 1 year of outdoor use. Advanced: Lasts 3+ years without degradation. | Industry: Rapid aging in sunlight; frequent replacements. Advanced: Requires UV-stabilized additives (costly). |
Flame Retardancy | Fire-prone environments (telecom hubs) | - Industry: V-2 (UL 94) - Base: V-1 (▲1 level) - Advanced: V-0 (▲2 levels) | Base: Self-extinguishes in minor fires. Advanced: Stops flame spread entirely. | Industry: High fire risk in critical infrastructure. Advanced: Requires flame-retardant fillers (adds weight). |