Rodent Attack on Rubber- and Plastic-Insulated Wires and Cables

摘要

Rodent attack on different rubber and plastic materials has been investigated. The tests were made partly on cylindrical samples, partly on insulated cables with and without various additives tried as rat repellents. White rats were used in the tests, and the animals had normal supply of fresh water and feed. All rubber and plastic materials under test were attacked, the degree of attack increasing with the softness of the materials. A thick aluminium or steel tape gave the only complete protection. Z. A. C. had some rat-repelling effect. (Author)