EoW July 2007

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Traversing system in perpetual ice A reliable traversing system copes with its task under any condition, even in places where you would not expect it. Traversing systems from Uhing, Germany, are designed to operate smoothly, even under the most adverse climatic conditions of the Antarctic. At a permanent operating temperature of -25°C, the RG4-50 rolling ring drive pictured is laying the carrying cable of a soil probe in a gallery driven into the ice. The walls seen in the picture are pure ice. This traversing system is an item from the manufacturer’s standard series, and was not modified in any way. Joachim Uhing KG GmbH & Co – Germany Fax : +49 4347 906 40 Email : sales@uhing.com Website : www.uhing.com

RG4-50 rolling ring drive from Uhing

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Silane-crosslinkable compounds Solvay Padanaplast SpA, Italy, specialises in the development and production of silane-crosslinkable (XL), halogen- free, flame-retardant (LS0H-FR) and XL-elastomer compounds for wire and cable. The company’s product range includes HFFR thermoplastic low-smoke, halogen- free, flame-retardant compounds for special, power, data and communication cables. Different grades are available and range from standard application to special performance requirements such as flexibility, high electrical properties, high fire behaviour, and easy processability. (Sioplas® system) low-smoke, halogen-free, flame- retardant compounds are available for special, power and signal cables, ready to use on PVC or thermoplastic HFFR lines. Silane-crosslinkable PE for power and signal cable insulation is available in special grades for flexible cables and aerial cables, features high processability and crosslinking performances, and is ready to use on standard PVC lines. The company’s silane-crosslinkable elastomer-based compounds for power and signal cable insulation offer flexibility and high thermal resistance, and are also ready to use on standard PVC lines. The company also produces HFFR bedding compounds for power and signal cables and special grades for armoured cables, and masterbatches based on a polyolefin system containing active catalyst and anti-ageing agents. Special application grades are available to meet specific requirements. Padanaplast SpA – Italy Fax : +39 0521 870427 Email : info.padanaplast@solvay.com Website : www.padanaplast.com HFFR silane-crosslinkable

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EuroWire – July 2007