Data Sheet: GORE® Abrasion Resistant Cable Jacket for Aircraft
Data Sheets, English
For all-around, lifetime mechanical protection in aircraft electrical systems, W. L. Gore & Associates offers the GORE® Abrasion Resistant Cable Jacket for Aircraft, a true one-of-a-kind in its class. Featuring state-of-the-art cable technology, Gore’s pioneering cable jacket is lighter, thinner and more flexible, and with tighter bendability, it provides straightforward routing and expedited installation. It also ensures that copper wires transmit data reliably in the intended application without becoming damaged.
Cable Performance and Specifications
The GORE Abrasion Resistant Cable Jacket for Aircraft is engineered with Gore’s revolutionary fluoropolymers, which provide extremely rugged construction and tolerance against abrasion and other extreme aircraft conditions. In fact, testing proved that it can handle the demands of aircraft electronic systems without cracking or splitting, resulting in copper wires performing successfully throughout the life of the system.
The GORE Abrasion Resistant Cable Jacket for Aircraft eliminates the need for additional protective sleeving for copper cables installed in cabin and cockpit seats. With SAE AS4373™ method 703, Gore compared 100-ohm quadrax cables packaged with four different jacket types. According to the results, Gore’s cable jacket drastically outperformed PFA and FEB materials for superior cut-through resistance at high temperatures. Without additional sleeving needed, weight savings and simpler installation are achievable.
Meeting Rigorous Standards across Several Applications
Gore’s cable jacket meets stringent industry standards – both new and existing – for durability, yet it does not jeopardize size, weight or electrical performance. In addition to meeting EN3475-803 requirements, the GORE Abrasion Resistant Cable Jacket for Aircraft adheres to the following:
- ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005); BSS7230; FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I: Flammability
- ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B); BSS7238; FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V: Smoke Density
- ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005); BSS7239: Toxicity
- EN3475-503: Test Methods for Scrape Abrasion
- SAE AS4373™: Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire
Its compliance and dependability make the GORE Abrasion Resistant Cable Jacket for Aircraft ideal for narrow seat configurations, as well as packaging copper cables that support the latest standardized high data rate protocols, such as HDMI and more.
How to Order GORE Abrasion Resistant Cable Jacket for Aircraft
The GORE Abrasion Resistant Cable Jacket for Aircraft is available in a standard size, as well as an HDMI 2.0 version (RCN9195). To learn more or to discuss specific characteristic limits and application needs, contact a Gore civil aircraft or defense aircraft representative today and discover Gore’s full portfolio of high-speed data cables packaged with the GORE Abrasion Resistant Cable Jacket for Aircraft, as well as our other solutions for aerospace and defense. We also offer prequalified, tested complimentary samples of our high-speed data cables within 48 hours of your request. If you’re ready to order, please reach out to a distributor.