According to customer sources, at least one major
manufacturer of PTFE-jacketed flat cable has announced their plans to
discontinue that product. As an aid to users affected by the disruption, and
who may be sourcing alternatives, Cicoil has prepared a useful comparison of
the performance, price, and features of their high-flex silicone-jacketed flat
cable versus PTFE-jacketed flat cable.
The comparison includes a review of the method of
manufacturing for each type of cable, and its impact on the cable’s durability,
flexibility, environmental capabilities, strength and performance, versatility,
and cost.
Cicoil has been a leader in designing and manufacturing high
performance cable assemblies for over fifty years. The company's unique silicon
coated flat cables provide high flexibility and extremely long life, and they
can withstand temperature extremes from -65 to 260°C.