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B & B Compounds, which has been producing
wire and cable compounds since 1972,
recently developed a new range of high-flame
retardant, low smoke, eco-compounds (FREC)
to pass (IEC 332.3 cat a, b ,c) using the most
compatible polymers and additives listed
in the REACH (Registration Evaluation and
Authorisation of Chemicals).
These PVC compounds are not only lead and
heavy metal free but also Antimonium free to
meet the stringent smoke density ASTM E622
requirements with very low halogen content
(< 12%).
The wide range of these compounds,
completely interchangeable in terms of
processability with traditional lead compounds
includes UL/CSA - VDE and CEI grades (TM3
-YM4 – TI3- YI7- YI8), even with a thickness
below 0,2. Today’s demanding market is
using these compounds for low voltage
cables, data transmission and bus cables,
robotics, patch cords and welding cables
– especially when they also include oil
and gasoline resistance, together with
flame retardancy.
This result could be improved thanks to the
cooperation with research and development
resources of the Chemical department of
Salerno University. The latest developments
are a wide range of Thermoplastic elastomers
PVC + Tpu; (VIPUR) and PVC + Nbr (VIGUM);
and 100% Poliurethane Polyether compounds
(AITANE) together with co-polyester elas-
tomers, BILL TREL). Recent developments will
be described at the ‘John Hogg Travel Award
2008’, organised by the International Wire and
Machinery Association (IWMA) in Düsseldorf
on 1st April during the show.
B & B Compounds has recently confirmed the
agreement with Alphagary for the exclusive
distribution in Italy of Megolon Halogen-free
compounds, flame retardant compounds and
Esseti Plast for tailor-made Masterbatches for
the wire and cable industry.
B & B Compounds Srl – Italy
Fax: +39 0823 584971
Email:
Website:
Besel is based in Istanbul, Turkey, and has
manufactured and marketed laminated
insulating tapes for the cable industry for
more than 30 years. Since its foundation, the
company has undergone steady develop-
ment; increasing its production capacity
and broadening its product range by adding
coated insulating tapes, non-wovens, mica
tapes, glass woven tapes, pp foamed tapes,
plastic raw materials and plain aluminium
foils to its stock list.
Besel produces aluminium foil, aluminium
tapes, copper foils, polyester films and
laminations and coatings of all film and foil
materials for cable, HVAC and the packaging
industry.
Besel Basim San Tic Ltd Sti – Turkey
Fax: +90 212 683 2218
Email:
Website:
B & B Compounds Srl
9 F09-04
New range on show ▲
Besel Basim
San Tic Ltd Sti
12 E61