TECHNOLOGY NEWS:
Teknor Apex claims broadest range of NLS compounds for RoHS compliancy
Teknor Apex has 84 non-lead stabilised (NLS) vinyl compounds available to the wire and cable industry, enabling companies to manufacture products that comply with the European Union’s Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation, due to come into effect from 1st July 2006.
There are several new compounds including Apex flexible vinyl formulations and Flexalloy vinyl thermoplastic elastomers for electronic interconnect cable, data and voice cable, appliance wire, automotive wire, flexible cords, building wire, and fixture wire.
The products cover a wide spectrum of temperature ratings and hardnesses and include extrusion and moulding grades. There are formulations for clarity, sunlight-resistance, oil-resistance, and specific flammability requirements.
“These 84 NLS compounds closely duplicate their conventional lead-stabilised counterparts in processing
and physical properties, electrical performance, and price,” says Mike Patel, Industry Manager. “While the NLS compounds previously introduced by Teknor Apex included some that were for especially demanding applications like plenum cable and wet-location control wire, the broad range of these latest offerings amply demonstrates our capability to develop NLS versions of any compounds required by our customers.”
The RoHS regulations will restrict the
use of lead and five other substances deemed hazardous. “Besides benefitting wire and cable manufacturers in Europe, the availability of a broad range of NLS compounds from Teknor Apex provides
a distinct advantage to companies in the Americas and Asia that supply customers in Europe or need to provide products that are truly global in their applicability,” says Mr Patel. “We intend to supply
NLS compounds from Teknor Apex plants in the US, from our Singapore Polymer Corporation business in Asia, and from a manufacturing partner in Europe.”
The company has released property data
on the 84 NLS compounds. While UL recognition for a minority of the grades is still pending, Teknor Apex has formulated these products to meet UL requirements. The NLS compounds comprise the following series:
Insulation compounds – including general and UL component-recognised Apex and Flexalloy formulations for electronic interconnect cable, data and voice cable, appliance wire, automotive wire, flexible cords, building wire, and fixture wire.
Jacket compounds – including Apex and Flexalloy general and UL component-recognised formulations for a range of applications. A number of these are sunlight-resistant for outdoor applications.
Dual compounds – dual (both insulation and jacket) compounds in the Apex line, including clear general compounds and UL component-recognised compounds that are wet-rated for insulation and sunlight-resistant for jackets.
Moulding compounds – including Apex formulations for connectors, plugs, strain reliefs and grommets.
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