Characteristics | Cobra Wire & Cable, Inc.

Basic Characteristics of Insulation

Thermocouple and Extension Wire

Material	Temperature Range		Flexibility	Flame Retardance	Resistance to:
Material	Continuous	Single	Flexibility	Flame Retardance	Abrasion	Acid	Solvent	Base	Moisture
Silicone Rubber	392°F	500°F	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Fair	Good	Good
TFE Tape	500°F	600°F	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Synthetic Fiber	550°F	650°F	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Kapton	600°F	800°F	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Fiber Glass	900°F	1000°F	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good
High Temp Fiber Glass	1300°F	1600°F	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Refrasil	1600°F	2000°F	Good	Excellent	Fair	Good	Excellent	Good	Fair
Ceramic Fiber	2200°F	2600°F	Good	Excellent	Fair	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Fair
Polyvinyl Chloride	221°F	221°F	Excellent	Good	Good	Good	Fair	Good	Good
Nylon	257°F	257°F	Good	Poor	Excellent	Poor	Good	Good	Good
Fep-Teflon	392°F	500°F	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent