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PlastiCable Thermoplastic Coated Cable
Cable life and/or the appearance of any assembly can be enhanced by specifying CMA PlastiCable. The pressure extruded thermoplastic coatings become an integral part of the cable and are highly recommended for use with lubricated cable in pulley applications. The coating seals out contaminants, retains cable lubrication, cushions the strands, resists abrasion and increases the life cycle capability of cable used in flexing applications. CMA’s extensive background in cable coating technology and extrusion capability produces smooth, uniform and concentric coatings of high quality. Our standard “PC” resins, listed below, offer a selection of choices and colors suitable for pressure extrusion on cable. For specific recommendations based on your requirements or information on special and custom coatings, please contact CMA Sales and Engineering departments.
Standard PlastiCable Coatings:
| Material | Part Number | Description | Typical Uses / Advantages |
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| Nylon (Polyamide) |
PC 100 | A very flexible and abrasion-resistant resin for use in high life cycle applications. Color- Slightly gray/translucent tint |
Thin wall & pulley applications- standard coating for Cycle-Flex miniature drive cables. Heat stabilized. |
| PC 110 | General purpose resin with adequate flexibility and abrasion resistance. Color-Milky white/green tint |
Most applications for cable 1/16" & larger. Lanyards, restraint cables. | |
| PC 113 | General purpose weather-resistant resin similar to PC 110. Color- Black |
Most outdoor cable uses for larger dia. Cables. Heat & light stabilized. | |
| PC 114 | Very flexible and abrasion-resistant for larger diameter cables in pulley applications. Color-Black |
High life cycle pulley applications, physical fitness equipment. Heat & light stabilized. |
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| PC 115 | Relatively stiff, higher heat, chemical and abrasion-resistant resin. Color-Clear |
Cable controls, lanyards, etc. | |
| Vinyl (Polyvinylchloride) | PC 300 | General purpose PVC resistant to fatigue, high flexibility. Color-Clear |
High flexibility, appearance applications. Readily color matched security cables, lanyards. |
| PC 301 | Color- White/Opaque | Same as PC 300. | |
| PC 302 | Color- Black/Opaque | Good mechanical properties with excellent flame resistance. | |
| PC 303 | Color- Yellow/Opaque | Same as PC 300. | |
| PC 304 | Color- Green/Opaque | Same as PC 300. | |
| PC 305 | Color- Blue/Opaque | Same as PC 300. | |
| PC 307 | Color- Red/Opaque | Same as PC 300. | |
| Teflon (Fluorocarbon) | PC 801 | Melt processable extrusion grade fluorocarbon, high lubricity, low abrasion resistance, difficult to process. Color- Translucent gray |
For use with smaller cable applications needing high lubricity and higher temperature resistance. |
| TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) |
PC 904 | Extrusion grade resin with rubber-like properties. Highly resistant to moisture and chemicals, good flexibility. Color- Black |
Good for outdoor applications, tailgate cables, parts requiring flexibility and weather resistance. |
1. Other coatings are available such as polyethylene, polypropylene, urethane, et. Custom resins and colors are available to suit your application. Contact CMA Sales and Engineering departments for additional information.
2. PC801 Teflon is available only on cables up to 3/64" diameter.
