External influences
In addition to mechanical loads and chemical influences, products often have to withstand other external influences. These include climatic influencing factors such as extreme heat and cold or weather conditions such as UV radiation, moisture and fine dust.
UVC resistant
UV-C radiation also proves to be advantageous in combating the pandemic, as light disinfection is quick and efficient. Completely dispensing with chemical cleaning agents is also an environmentally friendly and effective decontamination solution for many applications. Yet, at the same time it is also hazardous for people and material. But what exactly is UVC radiation, what makes it so hazardous and what does this all have to do with LAPP?
Waterproof
Water and electricity are not a good combination, as every one knows. Waterproof and water-resistant connection systems should therefore be used in wet environments. But when is a connection considered waterproof and when is it considered water-resistant? Is water-resistant the same as waterproof? How can you tell whether a product is waterproof and how much it can be exposed to water without causing any damage? We clarify what you need to know when selecting such a product.
UV-resistant
What is a UV-resistant cable?
Light helps us to see the world with our eyes - in colours, from red to blue. Beyond the visible blue light, ultraviolet light radiates. It’s invisible to our eyes, but it can be quite painful if we lie on the beach for a day without protection. This is because it destroys the upper layer of our skin and can cause skin cancer in the long term. Other diseases such as cataracts or macular degeneration in the eye can also be caused by too much UV light. Hence the recommendation: Anyone who spends time in the sun should apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
Heat-resistant
What is a heat-resistant cable?
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes, as we say when someone complains about the rain and the cold. If it is pouring with rain, then we put on a cape or raincoat with a waterproof plastic membrane, and in cold weather we wear a jacket with a warm fleece lining. There are also different “clothes” for cables: the sheath – the outer protective cover of a cable – has different material compositions depending on the intended use. The secret is finding the right mix and this requires a lot of expertise.