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wiredInUSA - October 2013
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PRODUCTS - MACHINES
& TECHNOLOGY
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the use of inductive coils, ultrasonic waves,
magnetic resonance, charging pads or
mats.
Halogen-free alternative for flexible and
appliance wire
A new low-smoke, flame-retardant
thermoplastic
elastomer
compound,
announced by Teknor Apex Co, could
enable manufacturers of power cords for
appliances and consumer electronics to
produce non-PVC insulation and jacketing
that does not contain phthalate plasticizers
or halogen additives.
Halguard
®
E 59001 HFFR compound is
designed for flexible cords, meeting UL
62 requirements, and for appliance wire
that complies with UL 758. In addition to
appliance wire, potential uses include
power cords for computers, HDMI cables
for televisions, wiring for device chargers
and USB connectors.
The new compound enables cables to
meet the requirements of UL VW-1 and
cable flame tests, as well as the IEC 61034
smoke test. When tested in accordance
with UL 1581, Halguard E 59001 meets
deformation and heat shock requirements
at 150ºC, compared to 121ºC for PVC. As a
TPE-based formulation, Halguard E 59001 is
inherently elastic, eliminating the need for
plasticizer.
“Halguard E 59001 is based on proprietary
polymer chemistry that yields a better
balance of properties than standard HFFR
cable compounds based on polyolefins,”
said Mike Patel, industry manager for Teknor
Apex. “At the same time, our newcompound
exhibits mechanical and electrical
performance comparable to that of PVC
while meeting the needs of wire and cable
manufacturers who require an alternative to
halogenated, plasticized materials.”
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