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SACO AEI Compounds has launched SX-0606, a high performance moisture-cure, silane
crosslinkable sheathing compound to meet specification NEK606 cables for offshore
installations, halogen free and mud resistant. SX-0606 features easy processing with
high line speed and good cable surface finish.
SX-0606 is a highly flexible, low-smoke and fume-sheathing compound focused on
offshore oil and gas industry installations, marine and shipboard, and related industrial
cabling systems. SX-0606 was developed to answer customer needs for a moisture cure
solution to manufacture cables to meet the NEK606 standard.
In enclosed environments such as those in shipboard, offshore (OPG) marine
installations, SX-0606’s zero-halogen content, low-smoke, fume and fire retardant
properties contribute to crew and passenger safety. SX-0606 is also suitable for use in
heavy industrial applications and hostile environments where abrasion resistance is
required.
Paired with flexible SX-554 EPR insulation and high LOI bedding compound, SX-0606
sheathed cables meet the highest fire retardant and oil resistance performance
requirements while exhibiting rubber-like flexibility and excellent cable surface finish.
SX-0606 HFFR compound is currently available in pre-coloured black to meet UV
resistance requirements. It is also available in natural and pre-coloured format subject
to customer preference.
SACO AEI Compounds – UK Website:
Diverse line from
Sylvin
Sylvin Technologies offers a diverse line
of custom flexible vinyl compounds for
the wire and cable and electrical markets
that satisfy performance, sustainability
and regulatory goals.
Sylvin’s extensive product portfolio
includes RoHS, REACH and Prop 65
compliant offerings.
Several grades are UL and CSA
recognised and numerous speciality
grades have been developed for
enhanced conductive properties, flame
and oil resistance and improved low
temperature flexibility.
Sylvin’s on-site laboratory has developed
custom compounds for a variety of wire
and cable and electrical applications
including automotive wire, speaker
wire, battery terminal covers, blasting
wire, booster cables and moulded cable
assemblies.
New product features include 5409-92,
an automotive wire jacketing compound
with a 125°C temperature rating and
approved for SAE J1127 and 1128.
Advantages include oil and grease
resistance and increased low temperature
flexibility.
The 7844 compound series is a UL94-HB
listed compound for the electrical
industry that meets the requirements of
RoHs, REACH and Prop 65.
End-use applications include power
supply cord plugs, connectors and strain
reliefs.
A third product of note is 6240-80,
a bio-based, non-phthalate wire
jacketing compound for wire and cable
manufacturers seeking a product with a
lower carbon footprint.
This compound offers the same
performance advantages of general
purpose vinyl, but is formulated with a
renewable, plant-based plasticiser.
Sylvin Technologies – USA
Website:
▲ ▲ A range of flexible compounds from Sylvin
▲ ▲ New sheathing compound to meet stringent requirements
SX-0606 HFFR moisture
curable solution to meet
stringent requirements of
NEK606