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Cable Jacket Materials PVC Pellets
Jacket Compounds Matched to Environment and Fire Rules
Product Overview
What This Product Is
The jacket is the layer that decides where a cable is allowed to be installed. We supply compound for coaxial and LAN cable jacketing across the full range — PVC for general indoor work, PE and HDPE for outdoor and buried runs, LSZH where smoke and halogen matter, TPE and PU for flexible or harsh duty, and FEP for high-temperature coaxial. Compounds can be formulated for flexibility, flame retardancy, temperature resistance, weather resistance and colour.
Material and Mould
Key Benefits
What It Gives Your Production Line
Compound Chosen by Installation
Indoor, outdoor, buried, fire-rated and high-flex each have a matching compound rather than one all-purpose grade.
Flame Retardant Grades Available
Formulations can meet UL 94 V-0, IEC 60332 and other fire safety standards.
Processes on Standard Equipment
Well suited to extrusion and injection moulding, so the compound fits existing jacketing lines.
Colour and Formulation to Order
Flexibility, flame retardancy, temperature and weather resistance and colour are all formulated to the order.
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Used
- Indoor coaxial and LAN cable jacketing in homes and offices
- Outdoor cable exposed to sunlight and rain
- Direct burial cable with water-blocking elements
- Industrial and harsh environments with oil and abrasion
- High-frequency and high-temperature coaxial cable
Who It Is For
Who Buys It
- Cable plants buying jacket compound by the tonne
- Manufacturers switching a product line to LSZH
- Producers who need a specific colour or flame rating
Problems It Solves
The Reasons Buyers Move To This Product
The Wrong Jacket Fails the Building Code
Enclosed public areas call for low smoke and zero halogen. Choosing LSZH at the compound stage avoids a rejected installation.
Outdoor Cable Cracks in Sunlight
PE and HDPE give the moisture and UV resistance that indoor PVC does not.
Harsh Duty Abrades the Jacket
PU and TPU resist oil and abrasion in industrial environments where standard compound wears through.
Technical Features
Construction And Materials
- PVC — most common, low cost, flexible, flame retardant, ideal for indoor coaxial and LAN cable
- PE — excellent insulation with moisture and UV resistance, for outdoor or direct burial
- HDPE — tougher than standard PE with better mechanical strength
- LSZH — low smoke and no toxic halogen gas during fire, for enclosed or public areas
- TPE — soft, flexible and eco-friendly, for high-flex or handheld devices
- PU / TPU — excellent flexibility with oil and abrasion resistance, mainly coaxial
- FEP — high temperature, chemical and UV resistance for high-end coaxial cable
Certifications And Compliance
No product certification is claimed for this item beyond the standards named in the specification table. Where a specific certificate is required for your market, ask before ordering and we will confirm what can be provided.
Specifications
Published Figures
| Indoor use (home, office) | PVC is most common for both coaxial and LAN cables; LSZH where fire safety is important |
|---|---|
| Outdoor use (sunlight, rain) | PE or HDPE preferred for both LAN and coaxial cables |
| Direct burial | PE with water-blocking elements such as flooding gel or tape |
| Industrial or harsh environments | PU/TPU or TPE for oil, abrasion and mechanical resistance |
| High-frequency or high-temperature coaxial | FEP or other fluoropolymers |
| Flame Retardant Options | Can meet UL 94 V-0, IEC 60332 and other fire safety standards |
| Electrical Insulation | Suitable for low and medium voltage cable insulation |
| Processing | Well suited to extrusion and injection moulding |
Figures are the published specification for this product. Values outside this table are confirmed in writing before order rather than estimated.
Manufacturing And Quality Control
How It Is Produced And Checked
Materials are produced to the stated thickness, width and formulation, then slit, wound and packed to the reel or core size ordered. Dimensional checks are made against the specification before dispatch.
Incoming Material
Foil, film, compound or wire checked for thickness and surface condition before processing.
Processing
Coating, lamination, slitting or drawing to the ordered dimension.
Dimensional Check
Width, thickness and roll or reel diameter verified against the specification.
Performance Reference
Shielding attenuation and conductivity referenced to the published figures for the grade.
Packing
Shaft or reel packing in cartons for safe handling and transport.
Customisation Options
What Can Be Changed
- Flexibility level
- Flame retardancy grade
- Temperature and weather resistance
- Colour
- Formulation for extrusion or injection moulding
Use Guide
Working With It On Your Line
- Confirm the installation environment before choosing the compound; the jacket, not the core, decides where the cable may be used.
- Dry the compound according to its data sheet before extrusion to avoid surface voids.
- Run a burn or smoke test on finished samples when you claim a fire rating.
- Keep colour batches consistent across a project — re-ordered cable that does not match is a site complaint.
Comparison
How It Compares Within The Range
Cable Jacket Materials PVC Pellets sits inside the Material and Mould range. The products below are the closest alternatives or the parts most often ordered alongside it — compare the published specification tables rather than the descriptions when the choice is close.
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FAQ
Cable Jacket Materials PVC Pellets FAQ
Which jacket should I use indoors?
PVC is the most common choice for both coaxial and LAN cable indoors, and LSZH is used where fire safety is important.
What about outdoor or buried cable?
PE or HDPE for outdoor exposure, and PE with water-blocking elements such as flooding gel or tape for direct burial.
Can the compound meet fire standards?
Flame retardant options can be formulated to meet UL 94 V-0, IEC 60332 and other fire safety standards.
Which compound suits oily industrial areas?
PU or TPU, and TPE, because of their oil, abrasion and mechanical resistance.
Is colour customisable?
Yes. Compounds are formulated for different levels of flexibility, flame retardancy, temperature resistance, weather resistance and colour.
Request A Quotation For Cable Jacket Materials PVC Pellets
Send the construction, grade and quantity you need. We confirm the specification in writing before quoting.