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22 May 2016
Distinctive and new
for high quality
As a result of the time and effort dedicated by its scientists
and researchers at Repsol Technology Centre to develop
the production of silane crosslinkable polyethylene grades,
the company now has a new facility at its Puertollano
petrochemical complex for this technique.
The compounds are produced by grafting silane into the
molecular structure of low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
manufactured by Repsol. Subsequently, this compound can
be extruded and crosslinked during the wire coating process,
creating creating multiple net-like intermolecular bonds,
that are claimed to offer extraordinary electrical insulation
performance and great resistance to high temperature and
abrasion.
These new Repsol GridEffect grades are distinctive for their
high quality and consistency, making them a suitable basis
raw material in the development of special formulations for
flame retardant or oil resistant cables, among others.
In addition, the new Repsol GridEffect PSIL210 grade, the
first of this range to be marketed, stands out because its
molecular structure has been specially designed to enable
cross-linking at room temperature. This ability offers the
cable manufacturer the possibility to obtain energy savings
in addition to considerably simplifying the process.
The resulting knowledge gained during the years researching
this technology has provided Repsol with the capacity to
develop a whole new range of grades for different cable
applications, some of which are already included in the
company portfolio and will be launched soon.
Repsol – Spain
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New global sales manager
Steven Bates has been appointed new global sales manager
at Electron Beam Technologies.
Utilising his extensive
background and expertise
in wire and cable markets,
Mr Bates will expand and
strengthen Electron Beam’s
global presence through
new and existing business
relationships, markets, and
other opportunities.
Previously employed by
Electrical Components Int,
Draka and International
Wire Group, Mr Bates brings
a variety of electrical and electronics sales experience to
Electron Beam. He has a BA degree from Michigan State
University and is fluent in English, German and Spanish.
Electron Beam Technologies manufactures a wide variety
of welding products and OEM speciality electron beam
cross-linked cables for industry.
Electron BeamTechnologies Inc – USA
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▲ ▲ Steven Bates