WCA July 2013

Matt TPU for wire and cable Huntsman Polyurethanes has developed a non-blooming, matt, polyester-based solution for the wire and cable market. Irogran ® A 85 C 5024 DP is a new material to eliminate the risk of blooming (when additives migrate to the surface of a material and become visible). Blooming has no effect on the mechanical performance of cable, but it is unsightly and is an issue that cable manufacturers have looked to resolve. Irogran A 85 C 5024 DP is a halogen-free TPU that offers a consistent matt finish and stable extrusion qualities. Easy to process, the product is thought well suited to wire and cable applications such as jacketing, spiral and data cables. A number of customers have already trialled the product, which has passed third party RoHS and halogen-free tests. The compound is targeted for use in China, but the company anticipates interest from elsewhere. Henry Yao, market development manager for greater China at Huntsman Polyurethanes, said: “Irogran A 85 C 5024 DP is an important addition to our wire and cable portfolio. There are other matt technologies available on the market, but this is unique in terms of the formulation

and its non-blooming properties.” Huntsman Polyurethanes – USA Website : www.huntsman.com New single fusion splicer Fujikura Europe has launched the 70S fusion splicer, replacing its

FSM-60S core alignment fusion splicer. The latest addition to Fujikura’s fusion splicer range, the 70S has been designed to be more ergonomic, faster and more durable than the FSM-60S, reducing spli- cing time to just seven seconds. A rugged construction design resists rain and

❍ ❍ New 70S splicer. Photograph courtesy Fujikura website

dust, and will withstand a 30" drop test on six sides. Two of the newest features include an automated wind protector and a tube heater, developed for quicker splicing cycles and to reduce the number of operational steps. The unit also includes a high-resolution LCD monitor, powerful Li-ion battery and built-in training videos. The 70S’s redesigned carry case can be used as a table for faster preparation for mobile splicing, and a separate working table is included in the standard package. This is the second fusion splicer launched this year by Fujikura, following the release in February of the 12S, a small, single fibre fusion splicer specifically designed for installation in narrow spaces. Fujikura Europe – UK Website : www.fujikura.co.uk

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