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March 2016 67
For the cable industry, fire protection
from the inside is already an important
topic and its importance is increasing
steadily.
That is why Melos has developed a new
bedding compound with improved fire
behaviour properties, the FM 0474/5.
Compared to the long-term proven
bedding compounds FM 1248 and FM
1239, which are both equally suitable for
XLPE/HFFR cables, the new FM 0474/5
will convince cable manufacturers with
its burning properties. These comp-
ounds will be used by various cable
manufacturers worldwide.
From an overview of the test results of
FM 0474/5: cone calorimeter tests at 50
kW/mÇ showed a total heat release of
35.2 MJ/mÇ and a time to ignition of
378s. Further burning tests showed a
limiting oxygen index of 63 per cent and a
temperature Index of >330°C.
Because of the new Construction Products
Regulation the optimised bedding
compounds will have a significant impact
on improved fire behaviour properties.
Besides bedding compounds, Melos also
offers flame retardant insulation and
sheathing compounds.
The 80°C sheathing compound Mecoline
S TP 1021 F is already used throughout
Europe’s cable industry.
The price performance ratio is good
and the processability is recognised by
many cable manufacturers in the market.
Both of these high-performing products
achieved impressive results in several
burning tests.
The FM 0474/5 and the Mecoline S TP
1021 F are well-coordinated teamworkers.
Melos GmbH – Germany
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Fighting fire with improved properties
Exhibition line-up
Schleuniger Inc demonstrated a selection
of its established wire processing
products, and introduced some new
additions, at the 2016 IPC Apex Expo,
the conference and exhibition at the Las
Vegas Convention Center.
Schleuniger debuted its newest cut
and strip machine, the EcoStrip 9380.
This flexible machine is designed
for expanded capabilities due to its
quick-change transport unit for belts,
rollers and shortmode and is compatible
with a wide range of accessories,
including pre-feeding, marking, stacking
and coiling.
An intuitive colour touchscreen user
interface minimises training and set-up
times, and with optional Schleuniger
software the EcoStrip 9380 can easily be
integrated into various networks.
Also new, Schleuniger demonstrated its
UniCrimp 100 crimping press, a bench
top machine that delivers up to two tons
of force.
The safety guards can be completely
opened to allow easy access to the
working area along with simple, fast
changeover, adjustment and set-up times.
The UniCrimp 100 accepts most
applicators on the market and provides
quality crimping for wires up to 6mm2 (10
AWG).
Schleuniger – Switzerland
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