EXRAD®

EXRAD®

Advanced irradiation cross-linked wire and cable solutions engineered for electric vehicles, hybrid platforms, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment where thermal performance, flexibility, and long-term reliability are critical.

Overview

Engineered for the Future of Vehicle Electrification

EXRAD® represents Champlain Cable’s flagship family of irradiation cross-linked wire and able solutions developed specifically for demanding automotive and commercial vehicle applications.

Designed to support the evolution of electrified transportation, EXRAD® products combine lightweight thin-wall constructions, superior flexibility, high-temperature performance, and outstanding chemical resistance to help OEMs improve vehicle efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability.

Whether powering high-voltage battery systems, supporting engine compartments, or enabling high-speed vehicle communications, EXRAD® provides engineered cable solutions trusted by leading automotive manufacturers worldwide.

Key Features

High Performance through material science

  • Flexible

  • High-Temperature

  • Lightweight Designs

  • Long Life

  • Oil & Chemical Resistance

Applications

Supporting Today's Automotive Technologies

Designed to deliver reliable power and electrical performance across demanding applications where heat, abrasion, chemicals, vibration, and mechanical stress require the long-term durability of EXRAD® irradiation cross-linked technology.

Ideal For:

  • ADAS
  • Automotive Ethernet
  • Battery Disconnect Units
  • Battery Management Systems
  • Battery Packs
  • Body Electronics
  • Camera Systems
  • CAN Bus
  • CAN FD
  • CAN XL
  • Chassis Wiring
  • DC/DC Converters
  • Door Harnesses
  • Energy Storage Systems
  • Engine Compartments
  • HVAC
  • Industrial Power Equipment
  • Inverters
  • LiDAR
  • Lighting Systems
  • Onboard Chargers
  • Power Distribution Units
  • Power Windows
  • Radar
  • Seat Controls
  • Telematics

Knowledge Center

Automotive Resources & Technical Guidance

  • Cable Brief: Vehicle XLPO References

    Unpack the often-confused world of cross-linked polyolefin materials — from PE and PP to EPDM and EXRAD ERGO-FLEX — and learn how automotive standards define and distinguish them for cable insulation.

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  • EXRAD® High Voltage FX vs Welding Cable Comparison

    Find out why welding cable — a popular shortcut for EV prototype wiring — falls dangerously short on shielding, fluid resistance, temperature range, and longevity compared to purpose-built high-voltage cables.

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  • Ruggedized Ethernet Cables for Automobiles

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Case Study

Flexible ISO-19642 Battery Cable Development

Discover how a next-generation 150°C XLPO high-voltage battery cable solved manufacturing fatigue and connector pull-out issues by delivering ultimate flexibility and consistent stripping without a paper separator.

  • 150°CHigh-temperature EXRAD® ERGOFLEX insulation engineered for demanding EV/HEV battery systems
  • ISO 19642Developed to meet ISO 19642 requirements for high-voltage automotive battery cable
  • NO PAPEREngineered for clean, consistent stripping and termination without the paper separator used in many EPDM constructions
  • HIGH FLEXEXRAD® ERGOFLEX demonstrated greater flexibility than the prior EPDM construction while also being smaller and lighter

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Our automotive product portfolio can meet the evolving demands of passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and next-generation transportation platforms.

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