Heatsense Radiation Tolerant Cables Range
Heatsense manufactures a range of radiation tolerant cables which can withstand radiation levels of up to 1000 Megarads.
What are Radiation Tolerant Cables?
Radiation tolerant cables are cables that are designed to withstand exposure to radiation without suffering significant damage or degradation of their electrical properties. These types of cables are commonly used in applications where radiation is present, such as in nuclear power plants, space exploration, medical equipment and military electronics.
Radiation causes degradation of cables through various mechanisms, including ionization, displacement and degradation of molecular structures.
To make cables radiation tolerant, manufacturers use materials that are resistant to radiation effects, such as specialized insulation and shielding materials.
Due to its excellent radiation resistance, Polyimide is frequently used in high radiation environments where a thin, flexible insulating material is required. In outer space, Polyimide is used both alone and in combination with other materials where radiation resistance and minimum weight is necessary. Polyimide is also used in nuclear reactors and linear accelerators.
Radiation-tolerant cables are an essential component of many critical systems that require reliable operation in high-radiation environments.
Other insulations include ETFE and PEEK.
Single wires can be used to create multi-conductor constructions and thermocouple types.
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Heatsense Cables, established in 1984, is regarded as the UK’s leading specialist high-performance thermocouple and signal cable manufacturer. Its manufacturing capabilities cover a broad range of specialist cables that operate in extreme environments. The company is a technology leader in fluoropolymer extrusion, high-performance taping and cable wrapping. Related processes include cover sintering, colouring, etching and the application of various specialist coatings. The range covers cables that are resistant to flame, oils and chemicals and which operate in ultra-high vacuum, cryogenic and high radiation environments. Markets include aerospace, nuclear, automotive, medical, R&D, Oil & Gas and general industry.
Heatsense is EN9100:2018, ISO14001:2015 Accredited, F4N (Fit for Nuclear) Approved and Cyber Essentials Certified Plus, JOSCAR Certified and ADS Member.
