Philaflex 2000 -- Type SEO. When compared
to Neoprene and rubber, Philaflex 2000™
insulation provides better: |
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| · Oil Resistance |
| · Low Temperature Resistance |
| · Heat Aging |
| · Ozone Resistance |
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| · Chemical Resistance |
| · Abrasion Resistance |
| · Mechanical Strength |
| · Lighter Weight |
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LOWER TEMPERATURE FLEXIBILITY
Philaflex 2000™ rubber flexible cord jackets resist cracking to
lower temperature than either Neoprene or rubber. The following are results of bend tests: |
GREATER OZONE RESISTANCE
Ozone as generated around most electrical equipment can cause cracking
in most conventional ruibbers. Philaflex 2000™ rubber has excellent resistance to cracking caused by ozone. Below are results of
bent loop ozone aging tests of flexible cord jackets. |
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Philaflex
Type SEO |
Neoprene
Type SO |
Rubber
Type S |
Cold Bend @ -35°C |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
Cold Bend @ -50°C |
Pass |
Cracked |
Cracked |
Cold Bend @ -70°C |
Pass |
Cracked |
Cracked |
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Bronco
Type SEO |
Neoprene
Type SO |
Rubber
Type S |
Hours to Cracking |
1,000 |
3000 |
24 |
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| Philaflex 2000™ cables and cords are
rated at 65°C to 105°C. |
NOTE: OZONE EXPOSURE - 100pphm/100°F |
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SUPERIOR HEAT AGING
Philaflex 2000™ rubber
resists cracking and brittleness caused by heat far better than neoprene or rubber.
Comparative heat aging at 250°F is shown. |
TOUGHER ABRASION RESISTANCE
Shown below are comparative grinding wheel type abrasion test resutls on flexible cord
jackets. Again, Philaflex 2000™ rubber outperforms neoprene and
rubber flexible cord jackets. |
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SUPERIOR MECHANICAL STRENGTH
One measure of the mechanical strength of a flexible cord is
resistance to failure under a crushing load. Below are results of crushing strength tests
for flexible cords. |
LIGHTER WEIGHT
Another important consideration in "portable" power
supply cordage is weight. Philaflex 2000™ can
offer a lighter, more portable cable than either rubber or Neoprene. Typical weight
savings on 12/3 cords are shown as follow: |
| CRUSHING STRENGTH |
12/3 CORDAGE WEIGHT |
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Philaflex
Type SEO |
NEOPRENE
Type SO |
RUBBER
Type S |
Pounds Force @ Failure |
3,400 |
2,000 |
3,000 |
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Philaflex
Type SEO |
NEOPRENE
Type SO |
RUBBER
Type S |
| Pounds Per 1000 ft. |
164 |
199 |
235 |
| Weight Reduction |
- |
18% |
33% |
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| COMPARISON OF FLEXIBLE CORD JACKET MATERIALS |
UNAGED PHYSICALS
Tensil Strength (PSI)
100% Modulus (PSI)
Elongation (%) |
Bronco
2,000
340
550 |
Neoprene
1,420
690
300 |
Rubber
1,630
770
300 |
LOW TEMPERATURE PROPERTIES
Brittle Point (°F)
Cold Blend @ -35°C
-50°C
-65°C |
-100°C
Pass
Pass
Pass
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-52°C
Pass
Pass
Pass
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-38°C
Pass
Fail
Fail
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AGING PROPERTIES
Air Oven 7 Days @ 121°C
% Retention of Tensile
% Retention of Elongation
Air Oven 7 Days @ 127°C
% Retention of Tensile
% Retention of Elongation
Air Bomb 43 Hrs. @ 127°C
% Retention of Tensile
% Retention of Elongation
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123
89
150
116
117
116
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104
17
0
0
56
18
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188
17
0
0
93
43
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OZONE RESISTANCE
Hours To Cracking (100pphm/100°F) |
1000 |
24 |
300 |
HEAT DEFORMATION (T2/T1)
2000 gms 121°C |
.76 |
.93 |
.95 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
(Crushing Strength) Lbs. Force To Failure
Abrasion Resistance Cycles To Wear Through Jacket |
3,400
36
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2,000
18
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3000
14
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
% Diameter Change - 30 Day Immersion at Room Temperature
Alcohol - Ethyl
Ammonia
Gasoline - Unleaded
Kerosene
Oil-Motor 10/40
Oil-Vegetable
Skydol 500
Toldene
Water |
0
1
61
34
9
-2
0
26
-1
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-1
2
58
25
6
6
-3
60
-2
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0
1
63
17
0
0
222
56
-1
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