WIRE AND CABLE | COMPOUNDS
not only more efficient connections in high-density applications, but we can also significantly reduce deployment costs for our customers and make the roll-out of this essential digital infrastructure much faster. We have done this by reducing the use of materials.” Prysmian has also signed a strategic partnership
with Versalis, Eni’s chemical company, to collect scrap from its own production as well as from decommissioned cables from customers, while Versalis will use its Hoop technology at its Mantua plant in Italy to transform the scrap first into a pyrolysis oil, and then into new polymers. The first pilot project is due to start in the second half of 2026. Ampacet’s ELTech PE and ethylene-vinyl acetate
(EVA) masterbatch range has been developed for colouring low- and medium-voltage power cable insulation, jackets, and data cable sheaths. The portfolio also includes PBT-based colour master- batches specifically engineered for optical fibre tubing applications. ELTech Colour Solutions deliver ‘vibrant and durable’ colouration aligned with the RAL colour chart, meeting the demanding performance requirements of cable manufacturing, while the PBT-based masterbatches provide excellent opacity while maintaining signal transmis- sion performance, even at low wall thicknesses, making them ideal for high-performance optical fibre cables. Formulated with high-quality pigments free from heavy metals and diarylides, the solutions offer exceptional heat resistance and outstanding light fastness ensuring long-term colour stability and reliable performance throughout the product lifecycle. “The significant increase in demand for high-
speed internet has resulted in dramatic growth in the fibre optic cable market,” said François Thibeau, Ampacet Strategic Business Manager E&E. “We have responded to customer needs by expand- ing our ELTech range to include colour masterbatches for optical fibre cable.” Beyond colour solutions, Ampacet
provides Halolite (low-halogen) and Halofree (zero-halogen) flame-retardant masterbatches which comply with stringent international stand- ards, including EN 50642 and IEC 61249-2-21. The formulations enhance fire safety while minimising toxic emissions, achieving UL94 V-2 classification and delivering a high Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI), key attributes for building and construction applications.
Flame retardant Today’s flame retardant compounds are engi- neered to meet a wide range of international standards while maintaining the electrical, mechan- ical, and processing characteristics demanded by modern cable constructions. This is particularly critical as cable designs evolve toward thinner walls, higher fibre counts, and more compact geometries. “Material innovation now focuses on optimising
fire performance at the compound level without negatively impacting extrusion stability, line speed, or surface quality,” said César Ramírez Barajas, Commer- cial Director at Orbia’s Polymer Solutions business Alphagary. “Advances in formulation chemistry and
Above: Ampacet’s ELTech portfolio includes PBT-based colour master- batches engineered for optical fibre tubing applications
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