Sheath
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005208
An outer protective covering for electrical cables or wires, providing mechanical protection against abrasion, moisture, chemicals, and other environmental factors. It encases the insulated conductors and any shielding or filler materials. Common sheath materials include PVC, polyethylene, and rubber, selected based on the application's demands.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005208 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Energy and utilities |
| Translations | German: Mantel; Spanish: cubierta; French: gaine |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005208",
"term": "Sheath",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "An outer protective covering for electrical cables or wires, providing mechanical protection against abrasion, moisture, chemicals, and other environmental factors. It encases the insulated conductors and any shielding or filler materials. Common sheath materials include PVC, polyethylene, and rubber, selected based on the application's demands.",
"subject": "Energy and utilities",
"translations": {
"de": "Mantel",
"es": "cubierta",
"fr": "gaine"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/sheath/"
}
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