Chroma Color Here to Help Meet the Growing Demands of Cables for Data Centers
As global data consumption continues to surge, the demand for high-performance data cables has grown exponentially. From hyperscale data centers to industrial automation systems, reliable connectivity is critical—and cables play a vital role in overall performance of the facility.
Chroma Color Capabilities: Tailored for Every Application
Chroma Color’s advanced color technology supports a wide spectrum of material options across multiple insulation and jacketing materials, ensuring that every cable type meets the needs of the variety of cable used for the data center. This flexibility empowers wire and cable manufacturers to meet stringent requirements without compromising durability or performance.
- FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene): Known for its exceptional chemical resistance, high-temperature stability and excellent dielectrics, Chroma Color delivers vibrant, consistent colors on FEP for demanding environments.
- ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene): Ideal for aerospace and harsh industrial settings, Chroma Color ensures, excellent dielectrics, sharp fade-resistant colors that maintain clarity under extreme conditions.
- ChromaXLPEUltra (Cross-Linked Polyethylene): For high-voltage and data applications, Chroma Color provides robust color solutions that withstand thermal and mechanical stress.
- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride): A versatile and cost-effective option, Chroma Color offers a full palette of standard colors in addition to custom color matching expertise for PVC jackets, supporting easy identification in commercial and residential installations.
- EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate): With its flexibility and resilience, EVA benefits from Chroma Color’s precision coloring for specialty cable designs.
Important Considerations to Keep in Mind for Colorants & Additives
- Pigments must tolerate:
- High extrusion temperatures
- Long heat aging cycles
- Poor pigment selection and dispersion can lead to:
- Discoloration
- Reduced UV or heat resistance
- Spark failures
- Some colorants can negatively affect flame or thermal performance if not formulated correctly.
You can rely on Chroma Color to Help you meet these material challenge: We will help you maintaining color consistency without compromising heat or fire ratings.
Material Heat-Related Challenges (Critical)
- Insulation & Jacket Thermal Resistance
- Heat during extrusion can degrade polymers (PVC, PE, XLPE, LSZH).
- Overheating causes:
- Brittleness or cracking
- Poor dielectric performance
- Reduced flame resistance
- Tight process windows are required to avoid polymer scorching or inconsistent wall thickness.
- Compliance & Safety Standards
- Heat performance must meet:
- UL, IEC, ISO standards
- Flame retardancy (CMP, CMR, CMX ratings)
- Fire testing (plenum, riser) exposes weaknesses in thermal stability.
- Failures often stem from improper heat aging resistance.
Key Material Takeaway
In data cable manufacturing, materials define thermal limits. The right combination of conductor quality, insulation polymer, jacket compound, color / additive package determines whether a cable can handle modern demands like high-speed data, PoE (Power over the Ethernet) power loads, CAT5/6/6e, Robotics and strict fire codes without overheating or failing prematurely.
Chroma Color is committed to material compatibility and color to ensure that every of your data cables meets both functional and aesthetic requirements. To learn more contact us