Material Options
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Self-extinguishing, lightweight, resistant to chemicals, and ideal for standard indoor applications.
- Galvanized Steel: High mechanical strength, crash-resistant, heavy-duty, and designed for industrial environments.
- Liquid-Tight PVC-Coated Steel: Waterproof, UV-resistant, rust-proof, and suitable for outdoor or wet conditions.
Dimensions and Tolerances
- Nominal Diameter: 32 mm
- Outside Diameter (OD): 32.0 mm (+0.0 mm / -0.4 mm tolerance)
- Inside Diameter (ID): 25.0 mm to 26.2 mm (depending on wall thickness and core material)
- Wall Thickness: 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm
Mechanical and Physical Properties
- Compression Resistance: Class 3 (Medium duty, minimum 750 N) or Class 4 (Heavy duty, minimum 1250 N)
- Impact Resistance: Class 3 (Medium duty, 2.0 kg mass dropped from 100 mm)
- Bending Radius: Minimum 4 x Outside Diameter (approximately 128 mm for dynamic bending)
- Flexibility: High elasticity with zero structural deformation after repetitive bending cycles.
Electrical and Thermal Ratings
- Dielectric Strength: Over 2000 V at 50 Hz for 15 minutes without breakdown.
- Insulation Resistance: Greater than 100 MΩ.
- Operating Temperature Range: -5°C to +60°C (Standard PVC) or -25°C to +105°C (High-temperature industrial variants).
- Flame Retardancy: Self-extinguishing within 30 seconds after removal of a glow-wire test flame.
Standard Compliance
- IEC 61386-1 / IEC 61386-23: International standard for conduit systems for cable management (flexible systems).
- BS EN 61386: British and European standard for conduit performance requirements.
- Ingress Protection (IP) Rating: IP40 for standard corrugated PVC; up to IP65/IP67 when combined with sealed liquid-tight connectors.