ASTM D4313
Standard Specification for General-Purpose, Heavy-Duty, and Extra-Heavy-Duty Crosslinked Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jackets For Wire and Cable
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ASTM D4313 is the ASTM standard for general-purpose, heavy-duty, and extra-heavy-duty crosslinked chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) jackets used on wire and cable. It provides a focused technical basis for describing jacket materials intended to protect cable constructions in demanding service conditions. As a product specification, it helps purchasers, manufacturers, and engineers align on expected material categories, performance intent, and compliance expectations when selecting CPE jacketed wire and cable products.
Purpose of ASTM D4313
The purpose of ASTM D4313 is to define requirements for crosslinked chlorinated polyethylene jackets across different duty levels, from general-purpose to extra-heavy-duty. This makes it easier to specify a jacket material that matches the intended application and service environment. By establishing a common ASTM standard reference, the document supports consistent product description, material selection, and quality control for wire and cable jacket systems that rely on CPE for protection and durability.
Common use cases of ASTM D4313
This standard is commonly used when specifying or evaluating cable jackets made from crosslinked chlorinated polyethylene, especially where added mechanical protection is needed. It is relevant in procurement, material qualification, and product development workflows for wire and cable products that use CPE outer jackets. ASTM D4313 may also be used during supplier review or technical comparison when buyers need a clear specification for general-duty through extra-heavy-duty jacket performance categories.
Why ASTM D4313 matters
ASTM D4313 matters because it helps reduce ambiguity in cable jacket specifications and supports more consistent purchasing and manufacturing decisions. For wire and cable products, clear jacket requirements are important for compliance, product evaluation, and risk reduction. Using a recognized ASTM standard can also improve communication between customers and suppliers by giving both sides a shared technical reference for CPE jacket expectations, helping avoid misunderstandings during specification review and acceptance.
- CPE jacket specification reference
- General-, heavy-, and extra-heavy-duty categories
- Wire and cable outer jacket requirements
- Material selection and procurement support
- Quality control and compliance review
- Publication Date: 2022-06-17
- Publisher: ASTM
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