PVC Caps
PVC caps are push-on cable end caps made from Polyvinyl Chloride, an economical, tool-free alternative to heat shrink end caps for weathering and moisture protection.
- ASTM D149
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D792
Choose a size
Selection Chart
- D
- Internal diameter of the cap
- L
- Length of the cap
| D | L | D | L | D | L | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 62 | 50 | 140 | 63 |
| 6 | 25 | 31 | 40 | 64 | 50 | 152 | 63 |
| 7 | 35 | 32 | 40 | 65 | 50 | 168 | 63 |
| 8 | 35 | 34 | 40 | 68 | 50 | 191 | 63 |
| 9 | 40 | 37 | 40 | 70 | 50 | 203 | 63 |
| 10 | 40 | 38 | 40 | 73 | 50 | 254 | 63 |
| 12 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 75 | 50 | 305 | 63 |
| 13 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 77 | 50 | 356 | 63 |
| 15 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 80 | 60 | 406 | 63 |
| 16 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 83 | 60 | 457 | 63 |
| 17 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 85 | 60 | 508 | 63 |
| 18 | 40 | 47 | 40 | 88 | 60 | 610 | 63 |
| 19 | 40 | 48 | 40 | 90 | 60 | 660 | 63 |
| 20 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 95 | 60 | 711 | 63 |
| 22 | 40 | 51 | 50 | 100 | 60 | 762 | 63 |
| 24 | 40 | 52 | 50 | 105 | 60 | 813 | 63 |
| 25 | 40 | 53 | 50 | 110 | 60 | 914 | 63 |
| 26 | 40 | 55 | 50 | 115 | 60 | ||
| 27 | 40 | 57 | 50 | 118 | 60 | ||
| 28 | 40 | 60 | 50 | 127 | 63 |
Customised size, length & colours available. Source: GALA VINCAP catalogue sheet, Issue 2, January 2024.
Material properties
Technical Specification
| Test Description | Recorded Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength | 12 KV/mm. (min.) | ASTM D149 |
| Tensile Strength | 12 N/mm² (min.) | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation | 350 % (min.) | ASTM D638 |
| Density | 1.23 gm/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Hardness | 65 ± 5 shore A | ASTM D2240 |
| Continuous Operating Temp. | -20 °C to 115 °C | IEC 216 |
Source: GALA VINCAP catalogue sheet, Issue 2, January 2024.
Dimensions & Drawings
Push-on application, no tools or skill required for installation.
Features & Benefits
- Push-on fit, no tools or skill required for installation
- Protects against weathering, moisture and contamination
- More economical than heat shrink end caps
- Custom lengths and thicknesses, no tooling charge
- Does not crack or split like low density polyethylene
- Polyvinyl Chloride material
- Dielectric strength 12 kV/mm min. (ASTM D149)
- Continuous operating temperature -20°C to 115°C (IEC 216)
- Flammability: Pass (UL 94-V0)
Applications
- Low-cost weathering, moisture and contamination protection for cable ends
Standards & Compliance
- ASTM D149
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D792
- ASTM D2240
- IEC 216
- UL 94-V0
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PVC Caps used for?
It is used for:
- Low-cost weathering, moisture and contamination protection for cable ends
How do I choose the right size?
Use the selection chart on this page: it lists every code with its dimensions, and the key above it says what each column means. If you are not sure which fits, send the dimensions you are working to with the form below.
Which standards and test methods are quoted for it?
These, with the values in the Technical Specification on this page:
- ASTM D149
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D792
- ASTM D2240
- IEC 216
Can I get a quote, a sample or a size that is not listed?
Send your cable details, quantity and application with the "Request a Quote or Sample" form at the foot of this page. For a size or variant that is not in the chart, describe what you need there, or use Technical support at the top of the page, and the technical team will confirm what can be supplied.
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