Thermal Properties of Cable

Polymers
Often times in the application of electrical cables, we neglect the thermal
characteristics of the polymers used in the cable insulation. Here is a list of the
temperature range each of the common electrical cable polymers can withstand while
in service or operation:

Cable Insulation/Polymer Designed Temperature Range (°C)

PVC (Standard) -20 - 80
PVC (Premium) -55 - 105
Polyethylene -60 - 80
Polypropylene -40 - 105
Cross-Linked Polyethylene -40 -130
Ethylene Propylene Rubber -60 - 150
CSPE -40-105
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) -40 - 105
CPE -40- 105
Silicone Braidless -65 - 150
Silicone with Braid -65 – 200
Teflon -70 - 260