EuroWire March 2021

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Application-driven solutions for the cables industry

The and manufactures cable compounds for the energy and telecommunication sectors. The application-driven business offers solutions for manufacturers, operators and installers of cables through a network of international manufacturing facilities, supported by regional sales offices. To meet the changing needs of the global cables industry, the group has developed an extensive portfolio of cable fluids and compounds for the energy and telecommunication sectors. Products and technologies include Strandblok conductor sealing compound for medium and high voltage AC XLPE cables, with resistance to water and water vapour. The FR range of flame-retardant cable compounds for energy and telecommunication cables includes Insojell FR and Optifill FR. H&R Group develops

Insojell FR is a low-smoke, zero-halogen synthetic polymer with self-extinguishing and flame-retardant properties, suitable for use in a wide variety of energy cable applications. Optifill FR is a soft hydrophobic gel formu- lated for use as a moisture blocking com- pound in optical fibre cable applications. Designed to maintain cables’ integrity, these products meet international

▲ ▲ The FR range of compounds offers flame-retardant and low-smoke properties to improve survival in a fire situation

specifications for high- and low- temperature cable performance and are compatible with most commonly used cable polymers and coatings. The company also produces Aquaswell, a water-swellable coating developed for the manufacture of water-swelling tapes and yarns for use in the cable manufacturing industry. H&R ChemPharm (UK) Ltd www.hur.com

▼ ▼ The H&R Group develops cable compounds for the energy sector

Jiangsu Qunye Electrical Co., Ltd. is a specialized spools manufacturer. We have highlevel workshops and offices, first class equipment lines and complete inspection facilities, advanced management and quality control systems to fulfill all customers’

requirements. We manufacture all kinds of metal and plastic spools and gain a good market share both at home and abroad.

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