EoW September 2007

sheathing, insulating, covering, marking & printing B & B’s new range of compounds B & B Compounds has developed a new range of high-flame retardant eco-compounds (FREC) to pass (IEC 332.3 cat a,b,c) using the most compatible polymers and additives listed in the REACH (Registration Evaluation and authorisation of Chemicals). These PVC compounds are not only lead and heavy metal free but also Antimonium free to meet the stringent smoke density ASTM E622 requirements with very low halogen content (< 12%). The wide range of these compounds, completely interchangeable in terms of processability with traditional lead compounds, includes UL/CSA-VDE and CEI grades (TM3-YM4 – TI3-YI7-YI8) even with thicknesses below 0.2. Today’s demanding market is using these compounds for low voltage cables, data transmission and bus cables, robotics, patch chords and welding cables, especially when they also include oil and gasoline resistance, together with flame retardancy. This result is achieved thanks to the efficiency of the new research and development resources coming from ICTP (Istituto Chimica e Tecnologia dei Polimeri of Naples).

“ ACID-FREE PROCESS FOR STEEL ROD CLEANING & SURFACE PREPARATION” “New Way to Draw Steel Wire in the 21 st Century”

DCCD process features: • Eliminates acid, borax and precoatings • Zero energy consumption • Direct drawing from bare rod with no speed limitation, for H/C and L/C • New Lubricant Viscosity Control provides exceptionally adherent coating • Adjustable lubricant residual • Zero lubricant waste • Recommended for severe drawing applications (spring, rope, bead, CO 2 welding, PC strand, plating quality) • H/C wire drawn at 18 m/s (3600 ft/min) • Up to 8 times longer die life • Exiting wire temp. 45°C (113°F) • Greatly improved wire ductility

Examples of B & B’s range of compounds

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The latest developments are a wide range of Thermoplastic elastomers PVC + Tpu; (VIPUR) and PVC + Nbr (VIGUM); and 100% Polyurethane Polyether compounds (AITANE) together with co polyester elastomers BILL TREL). Some of the results will be announced at the international wire and cable conference in Bologna, Italy, between 5 th -7 th November. B & B Compounds has recently confirmed the agreement with Alphagary for the exclusive distribution in Italy of Megolon Halogen free and flame retardant compounds, and with Esseti Plast for tailor-made Masterbatches for the wire and cable industry. B & B Compounds Srl – Italy Fax : +39 0823 584971 Email : info@bebcompounds.com Website : www.bebcompounds.com

DECALUB 31, avenue de Condé 77500 CHELLES, FRANCE Fax: +33 1 60 20 20 21 E-mail: info@decalub.com Website: www.decalub.com

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