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Parts of Instrumentation Cables:

1. Inner Sheath : Typically a thermoplastic (eg. PVC) or thermosetting


(eg. CSP) compound.
2. Armour : For mechanical protection of the conductor bundle. Steel
wire armour or braid is typically used. Tinning or galvanising is used
for rust prevention.
3. Outer Sheath : Applied over the armour for overall mechanical,
weather, chemical and electrical protection. Typically a thermoplastic
(eg. PVC) or thermosetting(eg. CSP) compound,

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