Wire Insulation (Mod. 2 pt2)

_____ is a protetive coating or sheath applied to a conductor.

Inulation's most important function is to prevent electrical _____.

__________(__) insulation is a type of plastic used to make plastic pipes, children's toys, and lawn furniture.

The abbreviation PVC stands for _______.

____ insulation can withstand higher temperatures than rubber insulation.

The standard PVC jacket can be improved by adding an outer coating of ____. This coating improves the wire's resistance to abrasion and increases the temp. the wire can withstand.

A special type of high-temp. PVC jacket is made of _____ PVC.

_____ is the deliberate exposure to radiation during manufacturing.

________ (___) can withstand even higher temperatures than PVC insulation.

The abbreviation FEP stands for _______.

If an outer coating of _______ is used over an FEP insulator, the maximum operating temperature increases.

____ insulation is often used for data transmission cables where protection from heat is very neccessary.

_____ is used as an outer jacket on many types of wire and cables.

_____ is a high-temperature insulator and has a good chemical resistance.

_______ can be used on single wires.

_______ is a linen or cotton fabric that's been infused with varnish (or insulating oil) and baked. It's used for electrical insulating purposes.

The voltage rating of a conductor depends on the ____ of insulator used and the _____ of it.

Special test devices are used to check the quality of wire insultaion. These devices are called _______ and _______.