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Thermoplastic elastomer TPE jacketing

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Isaiah

Senior Member
Location
Baton Rouge
Occupation
Electrical Inspector
Does anyone out there have knowledge of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) cable jacketing in terms of durability?
The AWM cable we have on site has a TPE jacket. Even though AWM is not a NEC recognized wiring method the TPE jacket provides good protection for insulation.


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Todd0x1

Senior Member
Location
CA
TPE is just a type of plastic. It comes in many variants all with different hardness and abrasion resistance. I have TPE jacketed cable that is rather hard and is pretty tough, and i have TPE jacketed cable with the properties of a wet noodle. Note that is thermoplastic not thermoset so its properties will change with temperature.
 
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