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Genesis Cable Products most popular constructions have the added feature of semi-extruded
rather than tubed jackets. Semi-extruded jackets "mold"
the conductors in place. This prevents the movement of
the conductors under the jacket. When conductors move under their jacket,
they can "cross-over" themselves. This creates a convolution
or "high-spot" on the outer jacket. If compressed with a staple
at this point a conductor fracture or "short" may occur.
Extruded
jackets fit tightly over the conductors to prevent movement. This can
create slightly more resistance when removing the jacket. To assure
that the jacket never bonds to the conductor, Genesis
uses polypropylene insulation. Polypropylene will not bond to PVC (the
jacketing material). Furthermore, polypropylene is electrically
superior to PVC.
Although
extruded jacket cable constructions are more expensive to produce, they
pay for themselves many times over in avoiding costly labor charges
due to tracing "shorts" and replacing damaged cables.
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