EoW September 2010

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New compounds suit the harshest conditions

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The vinyl division of Teknor Apex Company has announced two new Apex® PVC compounds to withstand the harsh conditions suffered by wind turbine and other outdoor control and power cable applications. Apex 70001 and 70002 jacketing compounds are said to exhibit low brittle points of –46ºC and –56ºC, respectively, pass stringent tests for oil resistance, and meet appropriate UL and CSA standards for flame performance. “The low-temperature flexibility of Apex 70001 and 70002 compounds provide the cold-bend and low temperature impact performance required in wind turbine nacelle applications in extremely cold environments,” said Mike Patel, wire and cable industry manager. “Their durability under extremely harsh conditions enables cable manufacturers to supply the growing market for alternate energy sources such as wind power.” Teknor Apex Company – USA Fax : +1 401 729 0166

Email : vinyl@teknorapex.com Website : www.teknorapex.com

Drums for ropes and cables

Drums of all sizes are available from GMP Slovakia ▲ ▲

GMP Slovakia products include standard large drums for ropes and cables (a reinforced version is available for process and a lightweight version for transportation) and special large drums for individual applications. GMP Slovakia had recently supplied disassembled drums with a flange diameter of 8,600mm, for easy reassembling at the customer’s plant with GMP Slovakia technical assistance. A wide range of large drums is available, to suit any application. Drums for offshore and submarine cables are in especially high demand. Larger drums can be supplied in knock-down condition to save transport costs. Depending on the application and diameter, drums can be supplied balanced, with hardened changeable bushings, reinforced barrel and flanges for heavy duty processes (such as for a drum twister), lifting hooks, slots for fixing the cable and much more. GMP Slovakia is also specialised in the production of lifting, tilting and rolling equipment for these drums. The GMP Slovakia range of products includes every kind of metal reel, for process or one-way, take-apart reels and handling equipment, baskets, pallets and stands. GMP Slovakia – Italy Fax : +39 030 957 96 89 Email : sales@gmp-slovakia.com Website : www.gmp-slovakia.com

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