WiredInUSA September 2019

New silicone cables

Research into weight loss

Elcab Cable (Elcab Kablo) has released new halogen-free silicone cables, with low smoke density and high temperature resistance. The cables are fiberglass, steel or copper braided, or double-insulated, and will fit various conductor structures such as mono or specially stranded conductors. Elcab’s cables are used in the white goods sector, and for machinery, medical, lighting, construction, electrical, electronic, automotive and textile applications where cable harnesses are necessary. The company has expanded its product range to include power cords for double- grounded 16A, single 16A, 2.5A and for custom designs. Cable properties can include environmental resistance, ozone resistance, or high temperature resistance up to 300°C. Elcab Cable’s certification range includes ISO9001:2008, VDE, RoHS and EAC. New halogen-free silicone cables from Elcab Cable

Reducing vehicle weight improves acceleration and handling, as well as fuel economy, but average vehicle weight has increased with the demand for more safety and convenience features. Now, Japan’s Yazaki Corporation’s research and development subsidiary, YTC America, is investigating the use of aluminum-carbon nanotubes to replace copper wiring in vehicles and, reduce weight. The average vehicle contains up to 60lb of copper. Yazaki is experimenting with combining lighter aluminum with carbon nanotubes. The nanotubes are cylindrical molecules of carbon atoms in microscopically fine strands, and can be added to aluminum to give greater strength and conductivity. The carbon nanotube material also raises the heat resistance of aluminum, possibly making it suitable for high-voltage battery cables in electric cars.

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