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30 Wire & Cable ASIA – July/August 2013
Matt TPU for wire and
cable
Huntsman Polyurethanes has developed a
non-blooming, matt, polyester-based solution for the wire
and cable market. Irogran® A 85 C 5024 DP is a new
material to eliminate the risk of blooming (when additives
migrate to the surface of a material and become visible).
Blooming has no effect on the mechanical performance of
cable, but it is unsightly and is an issue that cable
manufacturers have looked to resolve. Irogran A 85 C
5024 DP is a halogen-free TPU that offers a consistent
matt finish and stable extrusion qualities. Easy to
process, the product is thought well suited to wire and
cable applications such as jacketing, spiral and data
cables.
A number of customers have already trialled the product,
which has passed third party RoHS and halogen-free
tests. The compound is targeted for use in China, but the
company anticipates interest from elsewhere.
Henry Yao, market development manager for greater
China at Huntsman Polyurethanes, said: “Irogran A 85 C
5024 DP is an important addition to our wire and cable
portfolio. There are other matt technologies available on
the market, but this is unique in terms of the formulation
and its non-blooming properties.”
Huntsman Polyurethanes – USA
Website:
New single fusion splicer
Fujikura Europe has
launched the 70S fusion
splicer, replacing its
FSM-60S core alignment
fusion splicer. The latest
addition to Fujikura’s
fusion splicer range, the
70S has been designed to
be more ergonomic, faster
and more durable than the
FSM-60S, reducing spli-
cing time to just seven
seconds.
A rugged construction
design resists rain and
dust, and will withstand a 30" drop test on six sides. Two of
the newest features include an automated wind protector
and a tube heater, developed for quicker splicing cycles
and to reduce the number of operational steps. The unit
also includes a high-resolution LCD monitor, powerful
Li-ion battery and built-in training videos.
The 70S’s redesigned carry case can be used as a table
for faster preparation for mobile splicing, and a separate
working table is included in the standard package.
This is the second fusion splicer launched this year by
Fujikura, following the release in February of the 12S, a
small, single fibre fusion splicer specifically designed for
installation in narrow spaces.
Fujikura Europe – UK Website:
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❍ New 70S splicer. Photograph
courtesy Fujikura website