Wire & Cable for Industrial Applications

Why use high performance materials for wire & cable in industrial applications?

Kynar Flex^® PVDF resins retain excellent physical properties in adverse chemical and thermal environments, allowing them to be used when more flexibility and toughness are required. Kynar^® PVDF resin can be used as a support layer or protective exterior jacketing. The chemical resistance of Kynar^® and Kynar Flex^® PVDF resins make them well-suited for use in corrosive chemical, acid, and extreme temperature environments. Kynar Flex^® PVDF resin also provides exceptional abrasion resistance, excellent UV resistance, inherent flame resistance, and low smoke generation.

Rilsan^® PA11 and Rilsamid^® PA12 provide tough, lightweight, and chemically resistant jacketing options, offering flexibility and low moisture absorption that make them well‑suited for durable, high‑performance wire and cable constructions.

Orgalloy^® polyamide alloys deliver a balanced combination of lightweight performance, durability, and low moisture absorption, making them an effective solution for cables requiring improved mechanical strength and long‑term stability

Kynar® PVDF sets the gold standard for cathodic protection cable performance

It delivers the extraordinary chemical resistance, thermal stability, and long‑term durability required for the most aggressive CP environments.

Benefits:

• Superior resistance to acids, salts, oxidizers & hydrocarbons
• Long‑term protection in deep‑well groundbeds and seawater
• Exceptional performance at extreme temperatures
• UV, radiation, and abrasion resistance
• Extended service life with minimal maintenance
• Safer operation due to inherent flame resistance and low smoke

Kynar^® PVDF is the preferred barrier material for harsh‑environment cathodic protection cables—delivering reliable performance where other polymers fail. 

ARTICLE: KYNAR® PVDF: CATHODIC PROTECTION CABLES WITH PVDF BARRIER LAYER FOR USE IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

Kynar® PVDF delivers the high‑performance characteristics required for cable jackets in both the automotive and defense/military markets

Kynar^® PVDF delivers the high‑performance characteristics required for cable jackets in both the automotive and defense/military markets.

Its combination of chemical inertness, thermal stability, flame resistance, mechanical durability, and long-term weathering resistance makes it ideal for environments where system failure is not an option.

Benefits

• Extreme chemical resistance
• High temperature capability (−40°C to 150°C), with crosslinking up to 200°C service
• Superior abrasion & cut‑through strength
• Inherent flame and low‑smoke performance
• UV & radiation resistance
• Lightweight, flexible, and mechanically tough
• Proven use in automotive & military cable systems

Kynar^® PVDF is the preferred fluoropolymer for mission‑critical cable applications—helping vehicles, aircraft, ships, and defense systems operate dependably in the world’s most demanding conditions.

Kynar® PVDF and Rilsan® PA 11 deliver a uniquely powerful combination of chemical, thermal, mechanical, and safety performance required for oil & gas cable jackets

Benefits

• Exceptional resistance to acids, hydrocarbons & corrosive chemicals
• Wide operating temperature range (–40°C to 150°C)
• Superior abrasion & cut‑through resistance for mechanically harsh installations
• Inherent flame resistance & low smoke generation
• UV, seawater, and weather‑resistant for offshore & outdoor deployment

From subsea drilling to refinery infrastructure, Kynar^® PVDF ensures long-term cable reliability in mission-critical oil & gas environments where failure is not an option.

Arkema’s high‑performance polymers deliver the protection and durability needed for anti‑termite cable jacketing, ensuring reliable performance in environments susceptible to termite attack 

Benefits

• Built‑in Anti‑Termite & Anti‑Rodent Protection: Arkema’s wire & cable material portfolio offers grades specifically noted for their inherent resistance to termites and rodents, reducing the likelihood of biological attack without relying on additional additives.

• High Mechanical Strength: Excellent cut‑through and abrasion resistance help maintain the protective sheath when cables are buried or exposed to soil movement.

• Outstanding Durability: Arkema materials withstand harsh environmental conditions, ensuring long‑term reliability even in aggressive climates.

• Versatile Processing & Application Range: Multiple grades available of Rilsan^® PA11 and Rilsamid^® PA12, allowing cable designers to tailor performance to specific installation environments.