EuroWire May 2016

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Distinctive and new for high quality As a result of the time and effort dedicated by its scientists and researchers at Repsol Technology Centre to develop the production of silane crosslinkable polyethylene grades, the company now has a new facility at its Puertollano petrochemical complex for this technique. The compounds are produced by grafting silane into the molecular structure of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) manufactured by Repsol. Subsequently, this compound can be extruded and crosslinked during the wire coating process, creating creating multiple net-like intermolecular bonds, that are claimed to offer extraordinary electrical insulation performance and great resistance to high temperature and abrasion. These new Repsol GridEffect grades are distinctive for their high quality and consistency, making them a suitable basis raw material in the development of special formulations for flame retardant or oil resistant cables, among others. In addition, the new Repsol GridEffect PSIL210 grade, the first of this range to be marketed, stands out because its molecular structure has been specially designed to enable cross-linking at room temperature. This ability offers the cable manufacturer the possibility to obtain energy savings in addition to considerably simplifying the process. The resulting knowledge gained during the years researching this technology has provided Repsol with the capacity to develop a whole new range of grades for different cable applications, some of which are already included in the company portfolio and will be launched soon. Repsol – Spain Website : www.chemicals.repsol.com New global sales manager Steven Bates has been appointed new global sales manager at Electron Beam Technologies.

Utilising extensive background and expertise in wire and cable markets, Mr Bates will expand and strengthen Electron Beam’s global presence through new and existing business relationships, markets, and other opportunities. by Electrical Components Int, Draka and International Wire Group, Mr Bates brings his Previously employed

▲ ▲ Steven Bates

a variety of electrical and electronics sales experience to Electron Beam. He has a BA degree from Michigan State University and is fluent in English, German and Spanish. Electron Beam Technologies manufactures a wide variety of welding products and OEM speciality electron beam cross-linked cables for industry. Electron BeamTechnologies Inc – USA Website : www.electronbeam.com

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