Economic
Wide range of colours for identification
Ease of installation
Vast mechanical properties depending on thermoplastics
Good chemical resistance
Good dielectric insulation
Special polymer coverings
Excellent weather resistance
Very good chemical resistance
Characteristics similar to many vulcanised rubbers
Silicone elastomer coverings
Flexible and elastic
Resistant to high temperatures
Good thermal insulation
Very good dielectric insulation
Excellent weather resistance
Food grade
Can be sterilised in autoclave
Good chemical resistance
Water-repellent and anti-adhesive
Chemically inert and biologically neutral
Good resistance to dynamic fatigue