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Low smoke, low toxicity, halogen free, flame retardant thermoplastic compound for use in all types of cables sheathing. This compound presents a high hot pressure performance, high stress crack resistance and a high tear strength, which allows it to be used as sheathing of any type of armored, large size cables.
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Properties
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Value Units Test Method / Conditions Elongation at Break 165 % IEC 60811-501 Elongation at Break (After Thermal Aging: 7 days at 100ºC) 15 % Variation IEC 60811-401 Elongation at Break: (at -30°C) 60 (Pass) % IEC 60811-505 Tensile Strength (After Thermal Aging: 7 days at 100ºC) -10 % Variation IEC 60811-401 Tensile Strength (at Break) 12.5 N/mm² IEC 60811-501 - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density 1.5 g/cm³ BS EN ISO 1183-3 Tear Strength 8 N/mm BS 6469-99.1 - Fire & Smoke Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Conductivity of Gases 2.1 μS/cm IEC 60754-2 Smoke Emission 3m³ 75 % BS EN 61034-2 Corrosivity of Gases 5.8 pH IEC 60754-2 Temperature Index 270 °C BS ISO 4589-3 Temperature Index 518 °F BS ISO 4589-3 Halogen Acid Gas Evaluation max. 0.5 % IEC 60754-1 Limiting Oxygen Index 35 % BS ISO 4589-2 - Thermo-Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Cold Bend (at -30°C) Pass No Cracks IEC 60811-504 Cold Impact (at -30°C) Pass - IEC 60811-506 Hot Pressure Deformation (at 100°C) 30 % IEC 60811-508 Hot Pressure Deformation (at 90°C) 25 % IEC 60811-508 Thermal Crack Resistance (at 80°C) Pass - Internal Test
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Technical Details & Test Data
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Extruder - An extruder with an L/D ratio (length/diameter) between 15 and 24 and a screw with a compression ratio 1.2:1 are recommended.
Extruder Temperature Conditions - It is important that the melt temperature is not allowed to increase above 160oC. As a guide the following temperature profile is recommended:Zone #1 Zone #2 Zone #3 Zone #4 Head Die Celsius 130°C 140°C 145°C 150°C 160°C 160°C Fahrenheit 266°F 284°F 293°F 302°F 320°F 320°F This profile will vary slightly depending on extruder type, head design and output.
Screw Water Temperature - Not mandatory, if present we recommend 40°-60°C Recommended Screen Pack - Spacer ring or breaker plate only
Head & Tool Design: The head and tools should be so designed as to allow streamlined flow of material. To obtain the optimum in physical properties in the case of tubing tools, a maximum draw down ratio of 1.5:1 is recommended to avoid internal stresses.Color Masterbatches: EVA, preferable, and PE based color masterbatches including black, up to a maximum of 1%, have no detrimental effect on the properties. It is recommended that all masterbatches should be thoroughly dried before use for 8 hours at 60°C or 4 hours at 80°C in a de-humidifying drier.
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Storage & Handling
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This material has unlimited shelf life. The following storage conditions are recommended:
- Packaging should remain sealed
- Avoid storage outside and in direct sunlight.