5 Benefits of Using a Shielded Cable

Fangyu(shanghai) Cable offers bulk manufacturing of shielded cable.

As the technology progresses further and further, the use and composition of electrical cables more and more complicated. Since multiple factors are involved in electricity transmission, one can never be too careful with proper cable insulation and shielding to prevent any unfortunate incident, or loss of transmission or power. The use of shielded cable becomes even more critical as the power transmission goes up; that’s why we see shielded cable being used on a large scale in industrial plants and commercial buildings.
For better understanding, let’s take a look at what exactly is a shielded cable and what are its different uses.

What is a Shielded Cable?

A shielded cable is a transmission wire that uses a metal mesh braid to wrap the signal wire. Shielding is to ensure the transmission performance of the system in an environment with electromagnetic interference. The anti-interference here should include two aspects, namely the ability to resist external electromagnetic interference and the ability of the system itself to radiate electromagnetic interference.
Shielded cables not only allow the safe handling of electrical cables but also prevent power losses and external interference. Let’s have a detailed look at the uses of shielded cables.
Benefits of Shielded Cable
Shielded cables offer various benefits and advantages over non-shielded variants. These benefits include:

1. The biggest advantage of using a shielded cable is that it offers protection against electromagnetic interference. Since electricity or data flows through a cable in form of electrons, electromagnetic waves from the outside can interfere with their smooth flow. In extreme cases, this may result in total power loss or loss of data. That’s why shielded cables are commonly used for power transmissions prone to electromagnetic interference or sensitive data.

2. Shielded cables prevent exposed cables from touching one another, which may result in a short circuit. This helps safely pack multiple strands or cable cores safely in one place without any safety risk or power loss.

3. In humid and tropical environments including wetlands and ports, wires carry a greater risk of electrical shock due to exposure to water. Shielded cables prevent that by adding an insulation layer and preventing direct exposure to water.

4. Exposed cables also carry the risk of rusting and corrosion due to certain environmental factors. This not also hinders smooth electricity flow, but also leads to power transmission losses which in turn may end up damaging electrical equipment. Moreover, corrosion and deterioration also lead to a significantly shorter life of a cable. A shielded cable not only prevents power losses but also lasts much longer making it a better and preferable investment.

5. Pest/ rodent proofing is another advantage of shielded cables. Unprotected wires carry a greater risk of being damaged by rodents, whereas a wire with good shielding offers enhanced protection thus preventing any unexpected power loss or cable damage.
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