PVC DC Power Cables

PVC DC power cable usually means a special kind of power cable that transmits electricity with direct current and uses polyvinyl chloride as the insulating material. PVC is a tough, flexible, and simultaneously cheap plastic material with good insulation properties. These cables are used in a wide range of applications: from powering up simple electronic devices to connecting solar panels with batteries and supplying power in automotive systems.

PVC DC Power Cord Technical Description

Color

Black, White, Red

Wire core material

Tinned Copper, Copper

American Wire Gauge

16AWG - 30AWG

Insulation Material

PVC

Ways

2 - 8 ways

Pins

2 - 10 pins

Maximum Temperature

-40 - 80℃

Voltage

3 - 24V

Length

30 -300CM

Certification

RoHS, CE

WaterProof

IP67

Inner diameter

2.1mm, 2.5mm

Outer diameter

5.5mm, 5.1mm

For what will a PVC DC power cable be used?

The applications of such cables are found in situations that require reliable transmission of DC power, and they include telecommunications, robotics, and renewable energy systems, among others. The PVC insulation also provides a protective sheath to the conductive core against environmental factors such as moisture, chemicals, and physical damagers, thus enabling safe and efficient delivery of power.

What are the extreme environmental conditions that a PVC DC power cable is durable at?

PVC DC power cables are robust in regular conditions. In harsh conditions, they become the troublemaker. Very low or very high temperatures influence the PVC insulation, becoming brittle in an extremely cold climate or softening and becoming deformed at very high temperatures, which might affect the structural integrities and electrical performances of the cable. The insulator properties of the PVC material may be chemically damaged by solvent intrusion or oils, which could lead to potential failures and safety issues. On the other hand, continuous vibration, abrasing, and strong over-tensions that may cause flexels are mechanical stresses that accelerate mechanical degradation in the cable-reducing its expected life. Long-term exposure to UV radiation also tends to degrade PVC with increased brittleness, cracking, and less flexibility. With so many uses for PVC DC power cables, this cable type will not be as durable in extreme environmental conditions, and hence it may be advisable to look into enhanced features in protection or alternative materials that can sustain more demanding conditions.