In oil factories and mining areas, the selection of wires and cables is driven by the need to withstand harsh environmental conditions, mechanical stresses, and potential chemical exposures. Proper selection and installation are crucial for ensuring operational reliability, safety, and efficiency in these demanding industries.

Oil factories and mining areas have demanding requirements for wires and cables due to harsh environmental conditions and the need for high reliability and safety. Here are the commonly used types of wires and cables in these industries:

1. Power Cables
High Voltage (HV) Cables: Used for transmitting power from substations to different parts of the oil and mining facilities. These cables are designed to handle high voltages, typically from 69 kV to 230 kV.
Medium Voltage (MV) Cables: Used for distributing power within the facility, typically handling voltages from 1 kV to 35 kV.
Low Voltage (LV) Cables: Used for powering machinery, lighting, and other equipment within the facility, typically below 1 kV.
2. Control Cables
Instrumentation and Control Cables: Used for process control and automation systems. These cables are often shielded to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Thermocouple Extension Cables: Used to extend the signals from thermocouples to temperature monitoring systems.
3. Communication Cables
Fiber Optic Cables: Used for high-speed data communication, control, and monitoring systems, providing robust communication links in harsh environments.
Twisted Pair Cables: Used for lower-speed data communication and control applications.
4. Mining Cables
Type G and G-GC Cables: Heavy-duty cables designed for use in mining operations, offering robustness and flexibility. They are used for power distribution and as trailing cables for mining equipment.
Type W Cables: Extra-hard usage portable power cables suitable for use in industrial and mining applications, offering excellent flexibility and durability.
5. Specialty Cables
Fire-Resistant Cables: Designed to maintain circuit integrity during a fire, crucial for safety systems.
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Cables: Used where smoke emission and toxic gases need to be minimized in case of a fire.
Armored Cables: Used for added protection against mechanical damage, often with a layer of steel tape or wire.
6. Grounding and Bonding Wires
Bare Copper Wires: Used for grounding systems to ensure safety and protect equipment.
Galvanized Steel Wires: Used in grounding where corrosion resistance is important.
7. Flexible Cables
Heavy Duty Flexible Cables: Used in applications requiring frequent movement or vibration, such as mobile mining equipment and drilling rigs.
Welding Cables: Used for welding equipment, offering flexibility and durability in rugged environments.
8. Instrumentation Cables
Shielded Multi-Conductor Cables: Used to connect various instrumentation and control devices, shielding protects against EMI.
Thermocouple Cables: Used for temperature measurement and control.
9. Explosion-Proof Cables
Armored and Sheathed Cables: Designed to prevent ignition of flammable gases or dust, critical in hazardous areas within oil and mining facilities.
Insulation Materials
XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene): Commonly used for high and medium voltage cables due to its excellent electrical properties and heat resistance.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride): Widely used for low voltage and control cables due to its flexibility and flame retardant properties.
EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber): Used where higher temperature resistance is needed.
Neoprene and CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene): Used for cables that require oil, chemical, and weather resistance.