High Flex & Automation Cables
ePTFE Insulation That Outlasts the Harshest Automation Environments.
Gore's ePTFE-insulated wires deliver superior chemical resistance, a broad operating temperature range, and outstanding abrasion tolerance in a lightweight, flexible package. Whether inside a chemical plant robot or an aerospace test harness, they maintain reliable performance where standard PVC or PUR insulations fail.
Gore ePTFE-insulated wires offering outstanding resistance to harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, and abrasion for demanding automation environments.
Why Choose Gore Insulated Wires?
Broad Chemical Resistance
ePTFE is inherently inert to nearly all industrial solvents, acids, bases, and hydraulic fluids. Wires insulated with Gore ePTFE resist degradation in chemical processing, food & beverage, and semiconductor wet-bench environments where other insulation materials swell, crack, or lose dielectric strength.
Extreme Temperature Range
Operating from −65°C to +200°C (continuous), Gore insulated wires handle cryogenic cooling lines, high-temperature oven environments, and rapid thermal cycling without any loss of flexibility or insulation integrity.
Abrasion and Cut-Through Resistance
ePTFE's unique microstructure provides outstanding resistance to abrasion from metal edges, cable ties, and dynamic rubbing, significantly extending wire service life and reducing in-field maintenance events.
Technical Specifications
- Insulation material
- ePTFE (expanded PTFE)
- Operating temperature
- −65°C to +200°C
- Chemical resistance
- Resistant to most acids, solvents, hydraulic fluids
- Dielectric constant
- ~1.3–1.5 (low, stable)
- Conductor options
- Silver-plated or nickel-plated copper
- Available gauges
- AWG 36 to AWG 16 (application-specific)
Applications
- Industrial robot wiring in chemical processing facilities
- Semiconductor fab equipment and wet-bench wiring
- Aerospace and defense harness wiring
- High-temperature oven and furnace sensor leads
- Medical device internal wiring requiring biocompatible materials
- Electronics test fixture wire-routing in thermal chambers
Industries Served
Frequently Asked Questions
How does ePTFE insulation differ from standard PTFE?
Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) has a microporous structure that makes it lighter and more flexible than solid PTFE while retaining all the chemical inertness, temperature resistance, and dielectric properties of PTFE. This makes it ideal for fine-gauge, high-flex applications.
Are these wires suitable for use in vacuum environments?
Yes. ePTFE has very low outgassing, making Gore insulated wires appropriate for use in vacuum chambers, space simulation equipment, and semiconductor process tools where contamination control is critical.
Can these wires be used in UL/ATEX-certified systems?
Gore insulated wires are available in configurations that meet various industry standards. Contact RSTECH Electronics to discuss certification requirements for your specific application.
What conductor finishes are available?
Silver-plated and nickel-plated copper conductors are typical offerings, providing corrosion resistance and compatibility with high-temperature soldering processes.
Ready to source Insulated Wires in Israel?
Contact RSTECH Electronics — your authorized Gore representative in Israel.