The compound exhibits a significantly lower post-extrusion shrinkage than similar compounds
January 5, 2016
At Wire Dusseldorf 2016 exhibition, Teknor Apex will introduce a new halogen free flame retardant (HFFR) compound for fiber optic cable that exhibits a significantly lower post-extrusion shrinkage than similar compounds.
Halguard 58625 compound has a UL-94 flammability rating of V-0 and an oxygen index of 50%, while exhibiting post-extrusion linear shrinkage of only 2%. As explained, low shrinkage is especially desirable in fiber optic applications because it reduces the degree of stress imposed on the sensitive optical fibers during post-extrusion temperature cycling and over time during end use.
Teknor Apex recommends Halguard 58625 compound for cable used in mass transit, data centers, cell towers, and other infrastructure applications. For outdoor uses, the new product exhibits good sunlight resistance when tested per UL-1581.
“Halguard 58625 compound costs less than comparable premium materials while exhibiting little compromise in performance properties,” said David Braun, Wire and Cable Industry Manager for the Vinyl Division. “It is the newest member of a series of HFFR compounds developed by Teknor Apex to meet a range of customer needs while providing lower cost alternatives to other Halguard and competing HFFR products in general purpose applications.”
Wire Dusseldorf 2016 will be held from April 4-8 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
