WCN Autumn 2010

Cable filling compounds and dielectric fluids Where there is a need for water blocking or insulation inside a cable, H&R ChemPharm has a solution. The cable compound business is based in the UK, with additional production capability in Australia, South Africa, Thailand and Turkey. Worldwide, customers are supported by a team of experienced sales personnel and an extensive network of agents and distributors. H&R is believed to be the only manufacturer in the industry to offer solutions for telecommunication, fibre-optic, medium and high voltage power cables, joints and accessories.

The IWMA provides Oasis for Tekno/Tube Arabia 2011

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Machinery and International Tube Association are respectively sponsors of the 10 th Tekno/Tube Arabia 2011, taking place in Dubai from 8 th to 11 th January 2011. These concurrent events are well established as key trade fairs for the very important Arab and Gulf States markets. Visitors from Africa and India are Association

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also attracted to the exhibition. The IWMA and ITA share a joint stand at Tekno/Tube Arabia and are offering at-cost Oasis exhibitor packages (see below). An application form for Tekno/Tube Arabia 2011 can be downloaded from the IWMA website, via the link in the Oasis details page. Tekno, International Trade Fair for Industrial Machinery, Metalworking and Machine Tools takes place in halls 1 and 2 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in the UAE. It incorporates Tube Arabia for exhibitors of tube and pipe manufacturing machines, accessories and allied processes whilst Tekno includes wire manufacturing and finishing machinery, cable stranding machines and fastener and spring making technology. ITA/IWMA 12m 2 Oasis Package for €4,500 at Tekno/Tube Arabia 2011 Deluxe Octanorm shell scheme stand, fully carpeted • Fascia board with name • Storage room with folding door • Information counter • Table with two chairs • Power socket (13 Amp/220V) plus 4 spot lights • Potted plant • Interpreter Arabic/English • Pre-show and daily stand cleaning • Overnight security for items left on ITA/IWMA booth • Free hospitality and beverages on ITA/IWMA booth • Internet services on ITA/IWMA booth • ITA/IWMA information booth with additional interpreter • service Consultancy service during build-up period and hotel • advice via ITA/IWMA office Other stands: €6,375 for 18m 2 , €8,250 for 24m 2 . These prices are for row positions. The local organisers impose a small surcharge for 2-sides open and 3-sides open booths of €150 and €200 respectively (limited availability). There is no management charge for ITA/IWMA members. Non-members charge is £175 plus VAT (includes one year’s free membership of ITA for two persons or one year’s free corporate membership of the IWMA). A budget booth is available on request (ask for details), but the deluxe version is recommended as excellent value for presenting a better image. Potential UK exhibitors should note that a UKTI Government support grant is available subject to qualifying criteria and availability.

Cable filling compounds for all applications from H&R ChemPharm ▲ ▲

The product range originates from the globally recognised Dussek Campbell and BP cable compound brands. These include Insojell, Dijell and Naptel petroleum jellies, Optifill and Rheogel thixotropic gels for filling and flooding, the T series of dielectric fluids for high voltage AC paper insu- lated cables, Napelec and ND impregnating compounds for MV DC cables, and T2015 for EHV DC paper insulated cables. Innovative product development has yielded many new products in both the telecommunication and energy cable sectors, including the H2000 range of hydrogen-absorbing gels for OPGW, OPPC and submarine fibre optic cables, and Sahara, particulate-free water swelling coating technology offering exciting new opportunities for cable design in the future. In addition, tracer technology solutions offer rapid leak location in low-pressure oil-filled HV cable networks. As a wholly owned subsidiary of H&R Wasag, H&R ChemPharm materials knowledge base derives from access to the parent company’s extensive range of products, as well as close cooperation with other chemical manufacturers across the world. H&R ChemPharm is well known for the quality of its products, extensively tested in its own state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

H&R ChemPharm (UK) Ltd – UK Fax : +44 121 522 0115 Email : info@hur.com Website : www.hansen-rosenthal.com

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