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EuroWire – July 2007 54
english technology news
Traversing system in perpetual ice
A reliable traversing system copes with its task under any condition, even in places
where you would not expect it. Traversing systems from Uhing, Germany, are designed
to operate smoothly, even under the most adverse climatic conditions of the Antarctic.
At a permanent operating temperature of -25°C, the RG4-50 rolling ring drive pictured
is laying the carrying cable of a soil probe in a gallery driven into the ice. The walls seen
in the picture are pure ice. This traversing system is an item from the manufacturer’s
standard series, and was not modified in any way.
Joachim Uhing KG GmbH & Co – Germany Fax: +49 4347 906 40
Email: Website:
RG4-50 rolling ring drive from Uhing
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Silane-crosslinkable
compounds
Solvay Padanaplast SpA, Italy, specialises
in the development and production
of silane-crosslinkable (XL), halogen-
free, flame-retardant (LS0H-FR) and
XL-elastomer compounds for wire and
cable.
The company’s product range includes
HFFR thermoplastic low-smoke, halogen-
free, flame-retardant compounds for
special, power, data and communication
cables. Different grades are available
and range from standard application
to special performance requirements
such as flexibility, high electrical
properties, high fire behaviour, and easy
processability.
HFFR silane-crosslinkable (Sioplas®
system) low-smoke, halogen-free, flame-
retardant compounds are available for
special, power and signal cables, ready to
use on PVC or thermoplastic HFFR lines.
Silane-crosslinkable PE for power and
signal cable insulation is available in
special grades for flexible cables and
aerial cables, features high processability
and crosslinking performances, and
is ready to use on standard PVC lines.
The company’s silane-crosslinkable
elastomer-based compounds for
power and signal cable insulation offer
flexibility and high thermal resistance,
and are also ready to use on standard
PVC lines.
The company also produces HFFR
bedding compounds for power and
signal cables and special grades for
armoured cables, and masterbatches
based on a polyolefin system containing
active catalyst and anti-ageing agents.
Special application grades are available
to meet specific requirements.
Padanaplast SpA – Italy
Fax: +39 0521 870427
Email:
Website: