WIRE & CABLE | MATERIALS
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Left: Cycle-Tek has launched new PVC grades made with up to 50% recycled content which minimise environmental impact and offer added flexibility, durability, and electrical properties
that can withstand temperatures of up to 225° C meeting special requirements in the aerospace, defence, and automotive industries. The company says halogen-free compounds are gaining popular- ity due to properties such as low flue gas density, and low toxicity and corrosiveness of the flue gases, while current market trends show an increas- ing prevalence of compounds with improved flame retardancy. This is something radiation-crosslinka- ble insulation and sheathing compounds offer. “We are able to provide the cable market with suitable solutions even for difficult applications,” said Marcus Hohlweck, Head of the Industrial Compounding business segment at Melos. “We work closely with customers to find tailor-made solutions. This close cooperation enables us to develop innovative products that meet the de- mands of the market.”
Recycled content Cycle-Tek, a Teknor Apex company, recently launched two new PVC grades specifically formu- lated for flexible cord and IMSA applications: Cycle-Tek 20401-82A BLK 1 and Cycle-Tek 20401- 82A FR BLK 1. Made with up to 50% recycled content, these compounds add new options for W&C manufacturers looking to incorporate more sustainable materials. The company says not only do the new compounds minimise environmental
impact, but they also offer other benefits such as added flexibility, durability, and electrical proper- ties, as well as presenting a competitive solution for applications where formal UL recognition is not a requirement. “By incorporating recycled materials into our formulations, we’re helping to reduce waste to landfills and conserve resources without compromising performance,” said Sunny Mahajan, Cycle-Tek Business Manager. In a wide-ranging presentation at AMI’s Wire and
Cable conference this March in Düsseldorf, Germany, Eric Grange, Benvic Marketing Director, and Vincenc Mercade, Sales Director, Benvic Iberia & Cable Segment leader, shared some key per- spectives on future cable technologies. Since the introduction of its halogen-free Linkflex HF polyole- fin range, Benvic has further widened its com- pounding portfolio, which now consists of four main platforms; ProVinyl compounds for electro- mobility and recycling options, Dotflex (TPE, TPU & TPS) compounds for cable and gasket applications, Linkflex HFFR compounds (including cross linked and recycled options) and Dotech engineered compounds for customised uses. The future of energy consumption represents a primary market for Benvic as renewable energy requires new cabling grid systems for solar and wind energy and their distribution networks. Benvic has developed Linkflex HF grades HFS109 and
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