Lightweight electric power cable
Abstract
A TPE (Elexar 8614Z) material was selected from several candidates for evaluation in completed cable form. A second cable with higher heat resistance capability, using silicone insulation, was also evaluated. The objective was to produce a finished cable with a weight savings of 15% or better, with no loss of significant properties from the standard cable specified by Drawing 13222E8995. A weight savings of 21% was achieved conforming to the required specification. The jacket material utilized was polyurethane, producing a thinner layered construction over the standard cable. The performance of this, as a sheath material, was excellent when tested to the requirements of MIL-C-13777G.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- September 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982STIN...8321243D
- Keywords:
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- Electric Wire;
- Electrical Insulation;
- Power Lines;
- Weight Reduction;
- Abrasion Resistance;
- Acrylic Resins;
- Copolymers;
- Elastomers;
- Flammability;
- Jackets;
- Polyurethane Resins;
- Silicones;
- Thermal Stability;
- Toxicity;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering