What Uses TPE Cables?
TPE cable types are particularly popular in the automotive and household appliance industries, offering just the right amount of flexibility and insulation.Thermoplastics can be molded into virtually any size or shape of cable, making them perfect for the manufacturers of tiny, fiddly cables as well as larger, sturdier cables for bigger equipment. A TPE cable can be made softer and more pliable depending on how it will be used.
The rubber-like nature of this type of cable means that it can be stretched and bent without causing damage. TPE headphone cables are becoming increasingly popular for this reason alone. Virtually no other cable types undergo the stress of headphone cables simply because they are “manhandled” so much by users. Manufacturers may wish to consider thermoplastics as a way forward in terms of creating headphone cables that will not strip, tear or crack with long term use.
Similarly, cables used in computers and household appliances need to be flexible and soft enough to be pushed, pulled, and rearranged. However, they need to withstand constant pressure as well. Thermoplastics assist in the manufacturing of cables that are soft to the touch and yet highly durable.
