PTFE Dielectric Coaxial Core

PTFE Dielectric Coaxial Core can be ordered at extraordinary lengths thanks to our newest ultra-long extruders. The tubing stands out for its excellent dielectric performance and dimensional control.

Quality inspection is done at every stage of the extrusion process. Optinova tubing receives frequent testing for consistent tensile strength, elongation and bending ratio.

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Quality inspection is done at every stage of the extrusion process. Optinova tubing receives frequent testing for consistent tensile strength, elongation and bending ratio.

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PTFE Dielectric Coaxial Core

Optinova’s PTFE Dielectric Coax Core is a key component of flexible and semi-rigid coaxial cables. The product has an 83% minimum dielectric concentricity and is available with a variety of conductors.

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AWG Sizes

Optinova’s tubing is available in all standard sizes and can also be customized to meet specific customer needs and product requirements with superior precision.

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Size, AWG: 32-28
Conductor Diameter (in/mm): 0.0080/0.203 - 0.0126/0.0320
Dielectric Diameter Tolerance (in/mm): 0.001/0.025
Dielectric Concentricity: 83% min

Size, AWG: 28-24
Conductor Diameter (in/mm): 0.0126/0.320-0.0201/0.511
Dielectric Diameter Tolerance (in/mm): 0.002/0.051
Dielectric Concentricity: 83% min

Size, AWG: 24-18
Conductor Diameter (in/mm): 0.0201/0.511-0.0403/1.024
Dielectric Diameter Tolerance (in/mm): 0.002/0.051
Dielectric Concentricity: 90% min

Size, AWG: 18-12
Conductor Diameter (in/mm): 0.0403/1.024-0.0808/2.052
Dielectric Diameter Tolerance (in/mm): 0.003/0.076
Dielectric Concentricity: 90% min

Size, AWG: 12-9
Conductor Diameter (in/mm): 0.0808/2.052-0.1144/2.906
Dielectric Diameter Tolerance (in/mm): 0.005/.0127
Dielectric Concentricity: 90% min

Size, AWG: 117/0.0314"
Conductor Diameter (in/mm): 0.096/2.438
Dielectric Diameter Tolerance (in/mm): 0.005/0.127
Dielectric Concentricity: 90% min

Size, AWG	Conductor Diameter (in/mm)	Dielectric Diameter Tolerance (in/mm)	Dielectric Concentricity
32-28	0.0080/0.203 - 0.0126/0.0320	0.001/0.025	83% min
28-24	0.0126/0.320-0.0201/0.511	0.002/0.051	83% min
24-18	0.0201/0.511-0.0403/1.024	0.002/0.051	90% min
18-12	0.0403/1.024-0.0808/2.052	0.003/0.076	90% min
12-9	0.0808/2.052-0.1144/2.906	0.005/.0127	90% min
117/0.0314"	0.096/2.438	0.005/0.127	90% min

Property: Color
Unit: N/A
Test method: N/A
OPTI750: N/A
OPTI650: Yellow
OPTI500: Brown

Property: Base material
Unit: N/A
Test method: N/A
OPTI750: PTFE
OPTI650: PTFE
OPTI500: PTFE

Property: Filler
Unit: N/A
Test method: N/A
OPTI750: Proprietary Organic
OPTI650: High Temperature Polymer
OPTI500: PPS

Property: Cont. use temp.
Unit: ºC
Test method: N/A
OPTI750: 200
OPTI650: 200
OPTI500: 200

Property: Melting point
Unit: ºC
Test method: DSC 20ºC/min
OPTI750: 327
OPTI650: N/A
OPTI500: N/A

Property: Tensile strength
Unit: MPa (psi)
Test method: ASTM D 638
OPTI750: 31-44 (4500-6500)
OPTI650: 38.8 (5623)
OPTI500: 38.3 (5547)

Property: Elongation
Unit: %
Test method: ASTM D 638
OPTI750: 200-400
OPTI650: 313
OPTI500: 293

Property: Specific gravity
Unit: N/A
Test method: N/A
OPTI750: 2.1
OPTI650: 2.11
OPTI500: 2.06

Property: Durometer "D"
Unit: N/A
Test method: N/A
OPTI750: N/A
OPTI650: 55
OPTI500: 55

Property: Chemical resistance
Unit: N/A
Test method: Immersion, week 1 at 25ºC
OPTI750: Excellent
OPTI650: Very good
OPTI500: Very good

Property	Unit	Test method	OPTI750	OPTI650	OPTI500
Color	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yellow	Brown
Base material	N/A	N/A	PTFE	PTFE	PTFE
Filler	N/A	N/A	Proprietary Organic	High Temperature Polymer	PPS
Cont. use temp.	ºC	N/A	200	200	200
Melting point	ºC	DSC 20ºC/min	327	N/A	N/A
Tensile strength	MPa (psi)	ASTM D 638	31-44 (4500-6500)	38.8 (5623)	38.3 (5547)
Elongation	%	ASTM D 638	200-400	313	293
Specific gravity	N/A	N/A	2.1	2.11	2.06
Durometer "D"	N/A	N/A	N/A	55	55
Chemical resistance	N/A	Immersion, week 1 at 25ºC	Excellent	Very good	Very good

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