An electronic appliance’s success depends highly upon the cables, cable assemblies, and connectors used. If the cable assembly used is not well shielded against outdoor chemicals like water, chemicals, fire, extreme temperatures, and frequent connecting and disconnecting, it is definite to fail. And, if the cable assembly fails, the equipment will also fail. Thus, it is very important that your cable assemblies are shielded using the right materials.
It is advisable to use customized cable assemblies with cable jacketing that can help protect it against all kinds of destructive elements mentioned above. A variety of materials can be used to build such jackets. One material that is used for such jacketing is thermoplastic polyurethane or TPU; and, there are many different kinds of TPU too, which have various temperature properties, electrical properties, and pliability. To understand if TPU is the right option for your application, read the blog below.
- TPU is a material belonging to the family of thermoplastic elastomers that is known for its durability, in even the most extreme environments and under the most rugged mechanical conditions. The material is extremely flexible, having the same elasticity as rubber. It can also be processed and recycled.
- TPU has a high rating of flexibility – flexural fatigue strength and excellent mechanical properties. The temperature range for TPU is -40°C to 125°C, which means that TPU has an excellent low temperature flex life, and performs equally well in high temperature settings too. This clearly shows that TPU can be used in all kinds of temperatures. After all, the temperature of the application’s environment plays a significant role in flex performance.
- TPU has high resistance to not only oils and chemicals, as mentioned above, but also against humidity, UV radiation, microbes, ozone, flame, and abrasion.
- TPU is the perfect material used for watertight applications and products that need to survive in harsh environments.
- TPU has good electrical insulation up to 1000V.
TPU is used in a variety of applications and industries like automotive, mechanical engineering, industrial construction, medical, nuclear power, and mining. However, due to the above mentioned amazing qualities, the cost of TPU increases. This is why this material is too much to be used in simpler applications. Although all the above mentioned qualities focus on the fact that TPU is a great option for almost every application, it is advisable that you seek professional opinion before committing to a cable assembly design. Miracle Aerospace is one of the leading cable assembly manufacturers in India that can offer you the right assistance, and also the right products. They are engaged in various Make In India projects like fighter jets, helicopters, cockpit harness, light transport aircraft, and much more. This has been possible because of their manufacturing capabilities like laser cable printing, automated wire cutting, automated wire stripping, automated terminal crimping, automated lugs crimping, heat shrinkable sleeves printing, and a lot more. They have a team of certified engineers who use UL approved and MIL-grade materials to build the finest quality cables and cable assemblies.
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