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The first-ever “Borcycle” M jacketing compound “Borcycle M ME7153SY”, used in medium voltage cables similar to the one shown in the photo, contains 50% post-consumer recyclate. © Borealis

21.07.22 – Borealis and Borouge showcased at “wire” 2022

Borealis and Borouge showcased at “wire” 2022

Sustainable wire and cable innovations

A wide range of innovative technologies and material solutions for wire and cable were highlighted at the booth of Borealis and Borouge at “wire” 2022. ... Von Jörg Dambock

Repsol will use a first-of-its-kind energy-efficient process to produce high-purity XLPE cable compounds, based on Buss’ “LSHC” process (Linear Short Hyper Clean). © Buss/Shutterstock

20.07.22 – Repsol chooses Buss “LSHC” technology

Repsol chooses Buss “LSHC” technology

High-purity XLPE cable compounds

Buss AG has been awarded a contract for the realisation of a 27kta production plant for crosslinkable polyethylene XLPE cable compounds by Repsol. The ... Von Jörg Dambock

Planar sample of a graphene-based PVC being measured according to ASTM D4935-18. © Delta Tecnic

19.07.22 – EMI shielding effectiveness on a wide range of frequencies

EMI shielding effectiveness on a wide range of frequencies

Graphene-based PVC

The compounding industry plays a key role in tomorrow's world, as its raw materials are supplied to strategic sectors such as cable, automotive and construction. ... Von Jörg Dambock

The “ZSK 70 Mc18” twin screw extruder that Coperion is presenting at “K 2022” has a 70mm screw diameter and is equipped with numerous features that improve handling and enable increased efficiency in compounding and recycling. © Coperion

15.07.22 – Coperion and Coperion K-Tron at “K 2022”

Coperion and Coperion K-Tron at “K 2022”

Processing and recycling of plastics

At “K 2022” (19-26 October 2022, Dusseldorf), Coperion and Coperion K-Tron will be presenting a variety of new and ongoing developments at their booth ... Von Jörg Dambock

At “wire” Teknor Apex Company will feature a full range of “Flexalloy” compounds. © Teknor Apex

18.06.22 – Insulation and jackets in emerging wire and cable applications

Insulation and jackets in emerging wire and cable applications

“Flexalloy” elastomers meet complex compound requirements

“Flexalloy” PVC elastomers from Teknor Apex are abrasion-, chemical- and oil resistance thermoplastic compounds with excellent low temperature flexibility ... Von Jörg Dambock

High-speed vertical braiding machines (16 and 24 bobbins). © Gurfil

13.06.22 – From Turkey

From Turkey

Braiding and taping machines and cable raw materials

Operating on the cable market since 1981, Gurfil (Istanbul Turkey) has established itself as a reliable supplier of Braiding and Taping machines, as well ... Von Jörg Dambock

Pilot scale Continuous Kneader “CK 100”. © X-Compound

12.05.22 – Continuous kneaders

Continuous kneaders

X-Compound upgraded its Customer and Application Centre

X-Compound, one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of Continuous Kneaders, upgraded its Customer and Application Centre in Kaisten, Switzerland. Von Jörg Dambock

Cable materials