Cable LSZH Sheath Material
- GB/T18380: Class A, B, and C sheath materials
- GB31247: Class B1 and B2 sheath materials
- Flame-retardant polyethylene sheath material, meeting medium and high voltage requirements (compliant with ST8/ST12 standards)
Product Detailed Specifications
Appearance
Cable sheathing LSZH materials are supplied as uniform cylindrical or lenticular pellets, typically 2-4 mm in diameter, with a smooth surface and consistent color. The material is available in black, gray, or natural (creamy white) colors upon request. The black compound is UV-stabilized for outdoor use, while the natural and gray versions are typically used indoors or for low-voltage cable sheathing.
Technical Parameters
| Property | Typical Value | Test Standard |
| Density | 1.45 ± 0.03g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Shore Hardness (D) | 48–55 | ISO 868 |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 12.0MPa | ISO 527 |
| Elongation at Break | ≥ 150% | ISO 527 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) | ≥ 30% | ISO 4589 |
| Thermal Aging (136°C, 168h) | ≥ 80% Retention | IEC 60811 |
| Volume Resistivity | ≥ 1×10¹³Ω·cm | IEC 60093 |
| Smoke Density (Transmittance) | ≥ 60% | IEC 61034 |
| Acid Gas Emission | < 0.5% | IEC 60754-2 |
Product Feature
- Low Smoke and Halogen-Free: Does not emit toxic halogen gases during combustion, complying with IEC 60754-1/2 and EN 50267 standards.
- Excellent Flame Retardancy: Achieves IEC 60332-3 Class C or higher, ensuring flame spread control for power and communication cables.
- Strong Mechanical Properties: Excellent tensile strength and elongation at break provide durable protection for cable cores when used as sheathing.
- Weatherproof and UV-resistant: Ideal for outdoor and solar cable sheathing, offering long-term resistance to heat, sunlight, and humidity.
- Processability: This material is compatible with many standard extrusion equipment, ensuring a smooth extrusion process, stable performance, high production efficiency, and minimal waste.
- Environmentally Friendly and Safe: Contains no heavy metals such as lead and cadmium; compliant with RoHS and REACH regulations.
Application
ZMS cable jacketing LSZH materials are widely used in the manufacture of various low-voltage, medium-voltage, communications, and control cables requiring enhanced safety and environmental performance, including:
- Power Cables: 0.6/1kV and medium-voltage cables requiring a flame-retardant outer jacket.
- Communication Cables: Sun-resistant and waterproof jacketing for data, signal, and fiber optic cables for indoor and outdoor installations.
- Railway & Subway Cables: Suitable for tunnels, stations, and rolling stock, meeting stringent smoke and toxicity standards.
- Solar & Renewable Energy Cables: UV-resistant and weather-resistant LSZH jacketing for photovoltaic systems.
- Building Wiring & Control Systems: Environmentally friendly and highly secure for use in densely populated areas such as hospitals, airports, and commercial buildings.
Manufacturing Process of Cable LSZH Sheath Material
At ZMS, every batch of LSZH low-smoke, zero-halogen cable sheathing compound utilizes a precisely controlled, environmentally friendly production process, ensuring consistent quality, exceptional safety features, and excellent extruded cable processing performance.
1. Raw Material Selection
We use high-purity polyolefin-based resins, inorganic flame retardants (primarily magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide), and special additives to enhance flexibility, weather resistance, and processing stability.
All materials are RoHS and REACH compliant, ensuring the production process is non-toxic, halogen-free, and free of heavy metals.
2. Efficient Compounding
Using twin-screw extrusion compounding technology, the base resin and additives are melted, mixed, and uniformly dispersed.
The resulting compound exhibits excellent flame retardancy, a smooth surface, and uniform particle size, making it ideal for extrusion of cable sheathing materials across various voltage levels.
3. Cooling and Pelleting
The molten material is extruded, water-cooled, and then cut into uniform pellets, typically 2-4 mm in diameter. This process ensures consistent density, easy feeding, and consistent extrusion performance during customer cable production.
4. Quality Inspection
Each production batch undergoes rigorous testing, including:
Mechanical strength and elongation testing (IEC 60811)
Flammability testing (IEC 60332-1/3)
Smoke density and halogen acid gas emission testing (IEC 61034, IEC 60754)
Aging and weathering testing to ensure long-term stability
Only qualified products are packaged and shipped.
5. Custom Formulations
ZMS Material offers customized LSZH jacketing compound solutions tailored to customer applications—for example:
UV-resistant black grades for outdoor photovoltaic cables
Highly flexible grades for rail vehicles and control cables
Highly thermally stable grades for industrial environments
6. Packaging and Delivery
Each batch of LSZH material is packaged in 25 kg moisture-proof PE liner bags and shipped on pallets for safe transportation. We also offer customized packaging options, such as jumbo bags or vacuum-sealed packaging, to meet various export requirements. All materials are accompanied by technical data sheets and MSDS for customers’ reference.
ZMS Material Services & Logistics
Professional Technical Support
ZMS’s experienced materials engineers provide guidance on compound selection, cable insulation design, and custom formulations for various grades. We ensure that every batch meets your electrical, mechanical, and fire safety requirements.
Quality Assurance & After-Sales Service
Each batch of material pellets undergoes rigorous quality control, including density, dielectric strength, and flame retardancy testing. Our after-sales team is available to provide consultation, troubleshooting, and replacement services if necessary.
Customized Packaging Solutions
ZMS Material compounds are supplied in pellet or granular form and are typically packaged in moisture-proof polyethylene bags, kraft paper drums, or plastic drums. We can also provide custom packaging with custom graphics to protect the integrity of the material during transportation and storage.
Flexible Shipping & Delivery
We work with reliable logistics partners to offer global shipping services, including container, pallet, or bulk shipping. Dedicated personnel and meticulously planned shipping procedures prevent moisture, heat, or mechanical damage, ensuring the compound arrives in optimal condition.