Thermoplastic elastomer TPE jacketing

[Isaiah]

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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[Julius Right]

See-for information also:

https://omnexus.specialchem.com/selection-guide/thermoplastic-elastomer

 

[Todd0x1]

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.