Armors are designed to withstand harsh environments and rough handling, significantly extending the life of cable assembly. RF ONE offers a number of Ruggedization options to suit different applications and budgets.
Please refer to the Analysis Report for Flexible Cable Flexing Life
| Armor Code | Armor or Ruggedization Image |
Armor Construction | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |  |
1. Crush Resistance Layer: Stainless steel spiral 2. Strengthening Layer: Silver plated copper braid 3. Waterproof Layer: PTFE Binder 4. Armor Jacket: Braiding PTFE |
● Operating temperature to +125℃ ● Designed for high precision test cable ● Ultimate crush and abrasion resistance ● Long-term reliability with pull relief design ● Excellent flexibility ● Flex life min 20000 cycles |
| AU |  |
1. Crush Resistance Layer: Stainless steel spiral 2. Strengthening Layer: Silver plated copper braid 3. Armor Jacket: PUR |
● Operating temperature limited to +85℃ ● High mechanical strength and crush resistance ● Highest flexibility ● Highly durable and cost-effective ● Suitable for outdoor use |
| PA |  |
1. Armor: Stainless steel interlock 2. Jacket: PVC or PUR |
● Operating temperature limited to 75-85℃ ● High crush resistance and maintains good flexibility ● Waterproof, resistant to most chemicals ● Lower cost armor solution |
| RA |  |
1. Ruggedized aramid yarn jacket | ● Increased abrasion resistance and tensile strength with minimal weight ● High temperature operation +125℃ ● Enhanced flex life and overall durability ● Not crush resistant |
| SA* |  |
1. Armor Jacket: Stainless steel interlock | ● Good flexibility but heavy weight ● Extreme crush and impact resistance ● Ideal for long runs and fixed installation ● Lower cost armor option |
*For waterproofing, extra layer of PVC is available over the SA armor, change the armor code as SSA. Optional HST layer is available upon request.
Part of available Armor and Ruggedization List
| Part Number | Armor Outer Jacket | Crush Resistance Layer I.D. | Jacket | Applicable Cables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL380 | PTFE braiding | 2.3mm | 3.8mm | PL180P, PL140 |
| AL500 | PTFE braiding | 3.0mm | 4.7mm | PL230P, PL140 |
| AL640 | PTFE braiding | 4.0mm | 6.4mm | PL230P, PL360, PL360P, UF370P |
| AL700 | PTFE braiding | 4.5mm | 6.9mm | PL380P, PL400 |
| AL780 | PTFE braiding | 5.5mm | 7.8mm | PL520P, FL460, FL520, UF550 |
| AL1050 | PTFE braiding | 8.5mm | 10.9mm | PL800 |
| AU660 | PUR | 4.0mm | 6.6mm | PL360, PL360P, UF370P |
| AU880 | PUR | 5.5mm | 8.8mm | PL400, PL520P, FL460, FL520, UF450, UF520, UF550 |
| RA | Aramid yarn braiding | / | Approx 6.2mm | UF370P, UF550, PL360, PL400, PL520P, PL520 |
Note
1. RA ruggedization is currently available in yellow background color with red pattern, or black background color with yellow pattern options.
2. AL armor is by default in black background color with red pattern,except that the newly released AL700 is supplied in blue background color with yellow pattern.
