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    Mineral insulated cables have several key advantages over other cable types: They provide excellent insulation at high temperatures as the mineral powder insulation allows the cable to be used at temperatures up to 1000°C. They have a long lifespan as the mineral powder and metal sheath protect the conductors from environmental damage like corrosion. They can be easily installed due to their flexibility and ability to be used in tight spaces or hard to reach areas without additional insulation.

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    Mineral insulated cables have several key advantages over other cable types: They provide excellent insulation at high temperatures as the mineral powder insulation allows the cable to be used at temperatures up to 1000°C. They have a long lifespan as the mineral powder and metal sheath protect the conductors from environmental damage like corrosion. They can be easily installed due to their flexibility and ability to be used in tight spaces or hard to reach areas without additional insulation.

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    Mineral insulated cables have several key advantages over other cable types: They provide excellent insulation at high temperatures as the mineral powder insulation allows the cable to be used at temperatures up to 1000°C. They have a long lifespan as the mineral powder and metal sheath protect the conductors from environmental damage like corrosion. They can be easily installed due to their flexibility and ability to be used in tight spaces or hard to reach areas without additional insulation.

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    Mineral insulated cables have several key advantages over other cable types: They provide excellent insulation at high temperatures as the mineral powder insulation allows the cable to be used at temperatures up to 1000°C. They have a long lifespan as the mineral powder and metal sheath protect the conductors from environmental damage like corrosion. They can be easily installed due to their flexibility and ability to be used in tight spaces or hard to reach areas without additional insulation.

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    Properties and Advantages of Mineral Insulated Cables - Isomil Page 1 of 2

    ISOMIL - Mineral Insulated Cables

    Properties and Advantages of Mineral Insulated Cables

    At room temperature and up to the more common application temperatures mineral


    powder insulates so well that the sheath can be considered to be entirely separated
    from the inner conductor. Consequently, there are no adverse effects if the
    conductor touches other metal parts of the equipment or is connected to them.

    Long Life
    The construction of the cable guarantees a long conductor life and thus the function
    of the conductor because the sheath and the insulating powder protect the
    conductors (cores) against environmental conditions such as corrosion or scaling.

    Easy Installation
    The cables are pliable, easy to handle and can be installed easily in a limited space
    or in locations where access is difficult. No additional insulation is required.

    Mechanical Strength
    The compact construction with densely packed mineral powder and the robust
    metal sheath ensure the position of the conductors in the compound and thus the
    function of the cable even when exposed to mechanical stresses such as bending,
    twisting or flattening. The cable can also be used in pressure or vacuum equipment.

    Safety
    Since the insulation is attained exclusively from powders on a mineral base the
    cables are fire-proof and can thus be exposed to considerably higher temperatures
    than cables with synthetic sheaths (e.g. PVC, teflon or textile fibres etc.).

    Rapid Response
    The high density of the mineral powder effects rapid transmission of heat between
    conductor and sheath: This factor makes the cable highly suitable for temperature
    measurement and control techniques.

    Dielectric Strength
    Despite its small size the compact construction allows an amazingly high dielectric
    strength conductor/conductor or conductor/sheath, respectively, which means the
    cables can be used in power supply systems at 220 V and above.

    Radiation Resistance
    The correct choice of component ensures radiation resistance making possible the
    use of these cables in primary circuits as well as in the incore area, i.e. inside the
    actual reactor core.

    Corrosion and Scaling Resistance


    The vast array of materials included in our standard programme and the possibility
    to make materials to specification has put us in a position to supply suitable sheath
    materials even for unfavourable environmental conditions in a corrosive
    atmosphere and at high temperatures. Depending on the choice of component the
    maximum application temperatures are between 500ºC and 1000ºC.

    Long Lengths
    Long lengths of cable can be obtained due to the initial measurements before
    drawing and the production method.

    Small Cable Diameter

    http://www.isomil.de/en/mineral-insulated-thermocouple-properties.htm 10/11/2011
    Properties and Advantages of Mineral Insulated Cables - Isomil Page 2 of 2

    The relatively small diameter (compared with conventional cables) which is a result
    of the construction has many advantages for both customer and construction
    engineer.

    Mil GmbH
    Industriepark Hanau - Hall 4 • Ehrichstraße 10 • D-63450 Hanau
    phone: +49 (0) 6181 931550 • [email protected] • www.isomil.de

    http://www.isomil.de/en/mineral-insulated-thermocouple-properties.htm 10/11/2011

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