Comparison
PVC Flexible Cable vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride for Cable Jacketing and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.20-1.35 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.1-0.5 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
0.5-1.5 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.1-0.5 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
10-20 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
100-400 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
Good
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-50 to -20 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
N/A (degrades)
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
60-80 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
30-50 °C
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
4.0-5.0
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹⁰-10¹² Ω⋅cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
10-20 kV/mm
—
Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance
Poor
Bases
Good resistance
Good
Solvents
Attacked by ketones, esters, chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons
—
UV Resistance
Poor (requires stabilization)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable
Recyclable
Recycling Code
3 (PVC)
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate to High
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 – 100 % (bio grades)