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36 Wire & Cable ASIA – July/August 2014
Technologynews
Polyethylene mould for
Ametek
AMETEK SCP, a manufacturer of underwater cable and
connector solutions for military and commercial applications,
has added polyethylene (PE) moulding capability to its factory
specialities.
Polyethylene has
long been
recognised as a
preferred material for
subsea cables and
terminators due to its
low-moisture abso-
rption properties,
long life and high
reliability.
The company now
has the capability to
custom mould
polyethylene subsea
cable splices, breakouts and connector terminations, both at
the factory and for in-the-field terminations. In addition to the
new mould equipment, Ametek has developed a
Navy-approved process that effectively moulds polyurethane to
a polyethylene jacketed cable.
The company produces custom electrical and optical
connectors, cable assemblies and hull penetrators that are
widely found on the US submarine fleet as well as many other
of the world’s navies. It also provides electrical interconnect
solutions for a wide range of extreme environments, including
undersea, oil field, nuclear and aerospace, that draw upon the
extensive knowledge of submarine systems and expertise in
electrical connector and data transmission technologies.
Ametek SCP – USA Website:
❍ Moulded polyethylene connector and
cables from Ametek SCP
Long-term UV test results
Not content with putting its labels through demanding product
testing, UK manufacturer of labelling solutions Silver Fox® is
now subjecting its labels to long-term accelerated ultra-violet
(UV) weathering.
The test, being conducted by the independent test laboratory
Materials Technology Ltd in accordance with ISO 4892-3
Method A cycle 1 (outdoor simulation), covers Silver Fox’s:
• Fox-Flo® zero-halogen tie-on cable labels
• Endurance® Pipeline ID tape ISO 14726, in various
background colours
• Endurance® Pipeline ID Tape BS 4800, in various
background colours
According to Materials Technology, accelerated UV weathering
can have a number of effects on exposed samples – for
example, changes in colour. Other effects, such as surface
chalking, can also result in apparent colour changes to the
samples and in some extreme cases even disintegration.
Silver Fox – UK Website: