The cables for these applications must be designed to operate in the harshest conditions. Their main attributes are considered flexibility and abrasion resistance as there are trepidations, movement and continuous contact with surroundings. The operation site provides for the cables constant challenges through oil, grease, water and sometimes even submersion. Rubber in simple or complex form is the most used compound due to its flexibility and resistance to mechanical stress.
This industry is in need of medium voltage, low voltage, signal and instrumentation cables.