Both YZW and YCW cables are rubber-sheathed flexible cables, used in various mobile devices. However, the letter designations for these two standards are often unfamiliar. So, what's the difference between YZW and YCW cables?
YZW cables are medium-duty rubber cables with a certain degree of oil and weather resistance, making them suitable for use outdoors or in oily environments like the petrochemical industry. The letter "Y" designates rubber insulation, "Z" designates medium-duty cable, and "W" designates certain oil and weather resistance.
YCW cables are rubber-sheathed flexible cables, a type of heavy-duty cable. YCW cables are weather-resistant and have a certain degree of oil resistance, making them suitable for outdoor use or exposure to oil. The letter "Y" designates cables used in mobile electrical equipment, the letter "C" designates heavy-duty, and the letter "W" designates weather-resistant and certain oil resistance, making them suitable for outdoor use or exposure to oil.
What are the differences between YZW and YZ cables?
1. YZW is a medium-duty rubber-sheathed cable, while YCW is a heavy-duty rubber-sheathed cable.
2. The rated voltage Uo/U for YZW is 300/500V, while that for YCW is 450/750V.
3. The long-term operating temperature for YZW must not exceed 60°C, while that for YCW must not exceed 65°C.
4. YZW cables have a smaller cross-sectional area and outer diameter than YCW cables, and their insulation and sheath are thinner than those of YCW cables.
Both YZW and YCW cables use a copper core and a flexible construction. The conductor is made of multiple strands twisted together. The insulation material is generally natural styrene-butadiene rubber, polyvinyl chloride, or soft polyethylene plastic.
