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Safer compounds at wire 2010
AlphaGary will be present at wire 2010, and will feature the Megolon® range of halogen free low smoke fire retardant
compounds, alongside the Smokeguard® range of LSFR PVC and fluoropolymer compounds, for high performance cables.
In the Megolon range, Megolon HF 8037 DD and Megolon
HF 8053 DD will be featured. These highly flexible
thermoplastic compounds have very low flexural modulus
combined with excellent oil resistance and temperature
performance characteristics, making them suitable for
a number of applications where they can replace more
traditional rubber compounds.
AlphaGary will also present silane cross-linkable products
along with thermoplastic cable sheathing materials
designed for harsh environments.
Of particular interest in the Smokeguard™ range are
the new Smokeguard HP fluoropolymer compounds for
very demanding cable applications in which low smoke,
low corrosivity, low flame propagation, –40˚C to +150˚C
temperature range and excellent chemical resistances are
required. Unlike conventional fluoropolymer resins, the
low corrosivity of these materials does not require special
alloys for process tooling and extrusion equipment. They
also exhibit relatively low dripping characteristics when
exposed to flame. The Smokeguard range may also be of
interest to cable engineers looking to meet the high-end fire
performance requirements of the European Construction
Products Directive (CPD).
The AlphaGary commercial and technical teams will be on
hand to discuss other wire and cable compounds including
TPE, TPU and PVC compounds.
wire Düsseldorf stand: 11G22
AlphaGary Ltd – USA
Fax: +1 978 537 8385
Email:
Website:
Nexus-Europe GmbH is now representing the International Wire & Machinery Association in Russia through its Moscow
branch, OOO Nexus. The company has for years been offering a full range of services created to open the doors of
Russia to foreign business.
In addition, Nexus recently launched its Nexus International Association (NIA), a very exclusive membership of significant
companies from many fields. NIA members benefit from Nexus expertise as well as Nexus private government and business
contacts. “The people that make the impossible become possible,” says Dr Mamkina, founder and CEO of Nexus.
To mark the IWMA’s 40th anniversary and the formation of the Nexus International Association, a special opportunity
exists for wire and cable companies wishing to expand into the fast growing Russian market. Companies meeting
NIA membership standards will receive a two-year NIA membership and, as a bonus, will receive two years’ IWMA
membership at no additional charge (both memberships for only the €395).
For details about special joint membership please contact the Nexus office in Germany. Companies in Russia interested
in joining the IWMA are invited to contact the OOO Nexus office in Moscow.
Nexus-Europe GmbH – Germany OOO Nexus – Moscow, Russia
Phone: +49 30 343 30 519 (English, German, Russian) (Open Monday to Thursday 11:00-15:00 hours)
Email: Phone: +7 495 727 74 03
Website: Fax: +7 812 601 3315
Representative office established in Moscow