Reports

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Weber pipe extrusion line equipped with Promix physical foaming system (left). © Promix

 
22/08/2022 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

Environmentally friendly cable protection

CO2 reduction and cost savings through physically foamed cable protection tubes. By  Jörg Dambock
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The “X-Ray 8700 NXT“ installed at the end of a CCV line for final quality control. © Sikora

 
19/08/2022 – Ningbo Orient uses Sikora’s “X-Ray 8700 NXT”

Ningbo Orient uses Sikora’s “X-Ray 8700 NXT”

Quality control at the end of the CV line

Many submarine cable manufacturers, such as the Chinese company Ningbo Orient, rely on X-ray devices from Sikora for quality control in CV lines. In addition, ... By  Jörg Dambock
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Setic, Pourtier, C2S and Bow Technology always showed strong commitment to support the wire and able industry. © Setic/Pourtier

 
27/07/2022 – Higher interest and numerous large projects to discuss

Higher interest and numerous large projects to discuss

Order for a group twinner line

After a 4 years hiatus, Setic, Pourtier, C2S and Bow Technology participated to the wire and cable world’s leading trade fair “wire” in Düsseldorf. By  Jörg Dambock
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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

 
21/07/2022 – 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. ... By  Jörg Dambock
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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

 
20/07/2022 – 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 ... By  Jörg Dambock
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Planar sample of a graphene-based PVC being measured according to ASTM D4935-18. © Delta Tecnic

 
19/07/2022 – 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. ... By  Jörg Dambock
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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

 
15/07/2022 – 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 ... By  Jörg Dambock