INTRODUCTION

Cable insulation is a non-conductive material, or a material resistant to electric current, used to cover the conductive core of a cable or a wire.

It protects the cable from physical damage, prevents the conductors from coming in contact with one another, and prevents the cable from the impact of the environment

Insulating materials are also used for the cable jacket, which serves as a protective layer of mechanical protection against physical and environmental hazards like impact, abrasion, moisture, chemicals, and temperature extremes

This book presents a guide to the types of insulations used for electrical cables.

CHAPTER I