Oil resistant cables: the benefits of using H05VV5-F cables

Oil resistant cables can make a difference to the performance of the installation in industrial environments. Oils often serve a dual-purpose role in industrial applications, both as a coolant and lubricant. In harsh environments factories such as chemical processing plants, oil and gas industries, etc., cables used in the interconnections of parts of their machinery are often exposed to oil and chemicals due to leakage from their manufacturing process.  If the cables installed are not oil (and chemical) resistant, they may crack, swell and melt, causing failure in the power electrical transmission, with the consequent productivity losses. H07VV5-F oil resistant cables are the best choice in these demanding environments.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN NON OIL RESISTANT CABLES ARE EXPOSED TO OIL AND CHEMICALS?

When exposed to oil and chemical environments, a non oil resistant cable will begin to deteriorate; the overall outer sheath will swell, crack and/or melt, creating a potentially hazardous condition, causing failures in the electrical power transmission and increasing the possibilitity of a short-circuit or fire in the production plant. 

For these reasons, oil resistance of cables has become a critical performance parameter when electrical contractors, engineers, and installers specify cables for production plant application designs. H05VV5-F oil resistant and chemical-resistant cables ensure the best electrical performance and safety in these harsh industrial production environments, reducing costly machine and production downtime.

FLEXTEL® 140 H05VV5-F, AN OIL RESISTANT CABLE FOR CONNECTING INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

FLEXTEL® 140 H05VV5-F, manufactured and supplied by Top Cable, is a flexible cable for signalling and control systems. Its fine stranding and specially formulate compounds optimize flexing life, and its special vinilic outer sheath compounds provide excellent resistance to mineral oils, synthetic oils, water-based coolants and other chemical agents. 

H05VV5-F cables are designed for use in all electrical equipment under dry, damp, and wet conditions, and are mandated by certain industries: Renewable Energy, Automotive Assembly Plants, and other production facilities.

FLEXTEL® 140 H055VV5-F CABLE CONSTRUCTION

• Conductor: copper conductor, class 5 (flexible).
• Insulation: Flexible PVC type TI2 insulation. The standard identification of insulated conductors is the following:
  • 2 x  Black numbered.
  • 3 or more conductors  Black numbered + Green/yellow.
• Outer sheath: flexible PVC oil resistant outer sheath, grey color.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FLEXTEL® 140 H055VV5-F

• Flexible oil resistant control cable.
• Industrial use / Mobile use / Robotics.
• Low voltage 300/500 V.
• Chemical & Oil resistance: Excellent.
• Grease & mineral oils resistance: Excellent.
• According to EN 50363-4-1 standard / IEC 60227 standard.
• Maximum service temperature: 60ºC.
• Minimum service temperature: 5ºC.
• Maximum short-circuit temperature: 150ºC (max. 5 s).
• Reaction to fire CPR: Eca, according to EN 50575.

TOP CABLE, A MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF OIL RESISTANT CABLES

Top Cable is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electric cables. With over three decades of experience in the industry, their cables have been used in various applications, including oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation. Top Cable is dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable cables that can withstand the harsh conditions of oil and chemical environments.

Ask our technical support team for advise on the most appropriate cable to suit your intended application. Contact us today!