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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.

B & B Compounds Srl 9 F09-04

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

New range on show

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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 : info@bebcompounds.com Website : www.bebcompounds.com

Besel Basim San Tic Ltd Sti 12 E61

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 : info@beselfoil.com Website : www.beselfoil.com

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