PVC cable jackets are inherently flame- and heat-resistant, owing to their chemical makeup. They can also resist oils, acids, abrasions, sunlight, salt water, ozone, oxidation, and moisture, and a PVC cable with an IP69K rating means it is sealed against the ingress of water even during washdown. This makes them an excellent choice for most chemical washdown applications in the food industry and beverage industry. Because PVC is a blend of materials and can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, its properties can be adjusted and tailored for specific applications and conditions. PVC cable jackets have good-to-excellent resistance to common cleaning solvents including, but not limited to:

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• sodium hypochlorite
• sodium hydroxide
• potassium hydroxide
• peracetic acid
• hydrogen peroxide
• quaternary ammonium compounds

You will find PVC cable jackets in other applications across many different industries, including packaging and assembly lines, lighting, and medical manufacturing.

When choosing a cable jacket material, it is also important to consider the concentration of chemicals, temperature of the process, and the duration and frequency of exposure since these factors can impact the suitability of PVC for these applications. For example, though PVC has some resistance to oils, other materials such as PUR offer improved oil resistance, making PVC less suited for automotive and machine tool industries.

In addition to cleaning chemical resistance, PVC cables are typically more rigid than other types of cables. This makes them suitable for use in applications where they will be exposed to high temperature, high pressure washdown. The rigidity of the PVC sheathing protects the cable from damage and extends the life of the cable. However, the rigidity of PVC cables can be a disadvantage in freezer applications, where low temperatures can cause the material to crack if the cables are being flexed. 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of PVC wire?

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Any PVC power cable or wire is versatile, has high tensile strength, has good conducting power and can be joined effortlessly. That being said, it is best to tackle the issue of the advantages and disadvantages of PVC wire or cable individually. What do I mean? There several types of PVC insulated cables that perform certain specific functions. To get a clear perspective of a particular PVC cable's advantages and disadvantages, you have to look at it individually. For instance, the most commonly recognized advantage of PVC single core cable is its high current rating. This cannot be said about other types of PVC calbe. Which type of PVC wire do you intend to buy?

Assuming that you intend to buy a PVC control cable, you wouldn't have to worry about electrolytic or chemical corrosion. PVC cables are generally advantageous in the sense that they are chemical-resistant, heat-resistant and water-resistant. Thus, if you intend to perform electrical installations close to chemicals, water or any heat-emitting appliances, a PVC insulated power cable will come in handy.

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