AquaGraft® 16-6008R

Aquagraft® 16-6008R is Polyethylene moisture curable system that allows customers to crosslink polymer systems without investing in expensive curing processes.The EPR based systems provide improved flexibility while maintaining high performance properties

Brand: AquaGraft (15 products)

Polymer Name: Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE / PEX)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Features: Cost Effective, Crosslinkable, Flame Retardant, Good Electrical Properties, High Performance

End Uses: Building Wire Insulation, Building Wire Jacketing, Cables, Communication Cable Jacketing, Industrial Cable Insulation, Industrial Cable Jacketing, Low Voltage Insulation, Power Cable Jacketing, Wires

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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Technologies
Product Families
Type

Low Voltage FR Polyolefin Insulation

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation400%-
Specific Gravity1.18--
Specific Gravity1.3--
Tensile Strength1973psi-
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Retained Elongation (7 days in 121°C air oven)90%-
Retained Elongation (7 days in 158°C air oven)91%-
Retained Elongation (902 Oil Immersion - 96 hours at 100°C)56%-
Retained Tensile (7 days in 121°C air oven)100%-
Retained Tensile (7 days in 158°C air oven)98%-
Retained Tensile (902 Oil Immersion 96 hours at 100°C)66%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories
Quality Standards
Certification
  • Certified Test Results including physical test data are included with each shipment.

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing

AquaGraft® 16-6008R engineered for processing on conventional extrusion equipment. It is recommended that these products be processed using a greater than 20:1 extruder with a screw with adequate mixing sections. The compound supplied is in the cleanest state and is of the highest quality; however, the use of a breaker plate with a screen pack of approximately 20/40 or 20/60 mesh is recommended for optimal rheological flow and steady back pressure.


Pre-heating of the conductor is recommended depending on cable construction and specific processing conditions.


Pre-drying of the FMB-6008R is generally recommended prior to use for 4 hrs. at 120F, or to a -40°C dew point.


When extruded in proper ratios, this system will cure with exposure to moisture at ambient temperatures, however, accelerated cure rates may be achieved with exposure of extruded cable to water bath or steam sauna. Cure rates are dependent on cable wall thickness and as such adequate cure times may differ based on cable constructions.
The following conditions are given as a guide for processing:

Temperature Profile

°F

ºC

Zone 1 (feed):

260-280

127-138

Zone 2:

260-280

127-138

Zone 3:

260-280

127-138

Zone 4:

280-300

138-149

Crosshead:

300-320

149-160

Die:

300-320

149-160

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging
  • 2000 pounds (907.2 Kg) per box
  • 250 pounds (113.4 Kg) per fiber drum
  • PE Liners
  • Use within 12 months of manufacturing date

Storage & Handling

Storage

A high level of care in storage to minimize exposure to moisture is recommended to ensure that there is no degradation of the PEMC-1. Once opened, PEMC-1 should be consumed immediately to avoid any premature gelling due to environmental moisture.

Handling
  • To ensure health and safety, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available and should be consulted prior to use.