EuroWire July 2023

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Expanded energy, wire and cable materials portfolio

including multimedia, electricity infrastructure, special cables and renewable energy. Accessories such as connectors, terminators and cable management components are also covered. To support customers in their sus- tainability goals, Hexpol has developed a methodology for calculating the product carbon footprints (PCF) of their materials. A study shows that a recently developed grade from the Dryflex Cable series offers a 24 per cent reduction in kg CO 2 e per kg of material compared with standard Dryflex Cable grades. This low-smoke, halogen-free (LSHF) TPO material can be used for cable insulation and sheathing. automotive,

Typical properties include halogen-free flame retardancy with low smoke and toxicity. Electrical properties such as conductivity, field grading or insulation are possible, as well as materials offering harsh environment resistance. Hexpol compounding Europe/Asia, commented, “We offer a unique position, taking a polymer-neutral approach to supply customers the optimal solution for their requirements. We have a long history of developing solutions for the energy, wire and cable sector. With the acquisition of VICOM in 2021, we added another well-known specialist for thermoplastic HFFR cables to our group.” Bedding, sheathing and insulation materials are available for applications Ralph Wolkener, president

With electrification trends and an increasingly connected global popu- lation, the demand for energy and cable products is expanding, along with stricter regulations and industry standards to protect people and the environment. compounding group Hexpol has developed a materials portfolio covering thermosets, HFFR, TPE and additives to meet these demands. Using experience from across the Hexpol compounding group, the portfolio includes VMQ, CPE, EPDM, NBR+PVC, CR rubber, HFFR compounds and colour and additive masterbatches, as well as EVA, TPE and TPV technologies. Materials are RoHS and REACH com- pliant, with grades designed to meet international cable standards such as EN50363, IEC 60811 and CRP regulations. International polymer

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