Cable materials

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HVDC cable compounds based on Borealis “Borlink” to be used in XLPE power cables at 525 kV level for majority of the German corridor projects. © Borealis

 
10.12.20 – Cable materials

Cable materials

HVDC cable compounds in XLPE power cables at 525kV

This marks the first use of the “Borlink XLPE HVDC” technology at extra-high levels of 525 kilovolt (kV). Comprising three separate corridors, this huge ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Cables are currently classified under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) in respect to reaction to fire properties, the UKCA scheme will be a mirror of the current CPR testing and auditing AVCP system. © Basec

 
Following an announcement made on 1st September by the UK Government, in respect to “UKCA” marking, there will now be additional considerations for all ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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The move includes the slitting and related assets for the production of coated and uncoated copper and aluminum cable wraps and armor tapes. © LLFlex

 
25.09.20 – Cable wraps and armor tapes

Cable wraps and armor tapes

LLFlex acquires “Wire+Cable Armoring Tapes Segment” from Web Industries

The assets of the Web Industries’ Bare Metal Armoring Tapes Slitting Division will be integrated into the state-of-the-art production infrastructure at ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Borealis polyolefin innovations enable the transition to a lower carbon energy future: XLPE extruded technology allows a more efficient transmission of renewable energy from remote sources to the grid. © Borealis

 
10.09.20 – Cable materials

Cable materials

Crucial component in the energy transition

Borealis announces an important milestone in its efforts to facilitate a more sustainable energy future. The high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable compound ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Borealis and Borouge are expanding their existing portfolio of flame-retardant (FR) jacketing grades with the launch of “FR8101”. © Borealis

 
02.07.20 – Halogen-free grade FR8101 enhances safety of low voltage cables

Halogen-free grade FR8101 enhances safety of low voltage cables

Lighter cables for easier installation

Borealis and Borouge are expanding their existing portfolio of flame-retardant (FR) jacketing grades with the launch of “FR8101”. Von  Jörg Dambock