Abrasion resistance of GPU Cables

Quality assurance and product reliability of our GPU cables

As part of our continuous quality assurance and commitment to product safety, our 400Hz / 28V DC GPU cables with PUR (Polyurethane) and special polymer outer sheath materials were tested for abrasion resistance in accordance with UL 2556:2021 and JIS C3005. Testing was carried out independently by TÜV and UL, and the test results below were provided on the basis of UL standards.


Test Standards
UL 2556:2021 – Standard for wire and cable test methods

Defines methods for evaluating the abrasion resistance of insulation and sheathing materials under controlled mechanical wear.

  • UL 2556:2021, clause 7.10 (abrasion resistance)

JIS C3005Japanese industrial standard for electrical cables

Japanese test standard for electrical cables, specifying mechanical wear resistance under industrial and electrical conditions. 

  • JIS C3005:2014 – clause 4.29 (abrasion)

Test results
(cycles to failure)

All our GPU cables with PUR and special polymer outer sheath materials passed the tests.

This demonstrate the difference between materials, the UL test was continued until the cable failed, even after the standard requirement was met. 

The results are:

cable type                               test result
H07RN-F (rubber)5.108 cycles
SAB PUR GPU cable63.200 cycles

Result: Our PUR cables achieved more than 12 x higher abrasion resistance compared to widely used rubber cables. This clearly demonstrates the robustness of our PUR GPU cables.

Conclusion

Thanks to their outstanding abrasion resistance, our GPU cables can withstand repeated bending, pulling and ground contact, ensuring reliable operation in airport ground power units, industrial environments, military systems and mobile power supply units.

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