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Sprick says that future developments at AGC will include the introduction of Afl as fl uoroelastomers as a lighter weight material with better performance over FKM, EPDM, XL-PE, particularly for EV/HEV automotive applications. In addition, AGC is looking at blending elastomers with ETFE to provide more fl exibility for intricate constructions while maintaining high mechani- cal strength and performance. Recent developments at Borealis and Borouge – its
Above: This oil and gas recovery cable construction shows where AGC’s fl uoro- polymers can be used in down-hole applications
accumulate within the cable construction during operation, reducing spark outs and heat build-up and keeping the cable operable. The use of reinforced Fluon ETFE compounds for the inner and outer layers of the cable jacket also protects against stress cracking and breakage from spooling and other motions of the cable. In addition, the compounds are claimed to improve cable manufacturing because they exhibit good adhesion and fl ow behaviour. Fluon melt processable compounds can be applied effi ciently in intricate cable constructions, especially when it is critical to minimise gas migration.
joint venture with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company – have included new cable compounds to support sustainable grid development. These include Visico fl ame retardant (FR) systems for building and photovol- taic cables. Based on the Visico scorch retardant technology, the new low fi re hazard (LFH) compounds Visico FR4450 and Visico FR4451 are halogen-free, silane cross-linkable insulation and jacketing systems for building wires and photovoltaic cables, respectively. Used together with the specially designed catalysts LE4439 (natural) and LE4433 (black), Borealis says that these compounds exhibit excellent processability and scorch resistance, combined with good mechanical properties and fl exibility.
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