Heat-Resistant ETFE Grade insulates wire and cable.
Press Release Summary:
Designed to maintain performance characteristics at temperatures up to 200°C, Fluon® ETFE C88AXMP-HT is suited for industrial and automotive wire and cable insulation, as well as under-floor heating cables. One grade supports all wire size cross sections from 0.3–10 mm². Offering crack and abrasion resistance as well as optimized mechanical strength, product is tested to German automotive LV112 class F and meets automotive FLUR specifications.
Original Press Release:
New Ultra Heat-Resistant ETFE Grade for Wire and Cable Insulation Withstands Temperatures up to 200 °C
AGC to feature Fluon® ETFE C88AXMP-HT at 2015 IWCS Show Booth #313
EXTON, Pa., – AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. introduces Fluon® ETFE C88AXMP-HT, an ultra heat-resistant grade that maintains performance characteristics at temperatures up to 200 °C. C88AXMP-HT is an ideal material for industrial and automotive wire and cable insulation, as well as under-floor heating cables.
The C88AXMP-HT grade is 20% less dense than fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), which reduces the amount of product required for applications. In addition, the grade’s high melt flow rate provides fast, highly efficient processing line speeds. One product grade is suitable for all wire size cross sections (0.3 sq. mm – 10 sq. mm).
“This new material expands design possibilities because it is so light weight and remains stable at very high temperatures,” said Gary Eckrote, business director of AGC FluoroCompounds Group. “Manufacturers can now produce cables and wires with a much thinner insulation layer, which is important for vehicles and aircraft that require fuel efficiency and a low carbon footprint.”
Additional performance benefits of Fluon ETFE C88AXMP-HT include:
Improved crack and abrasion resistance;
Enhanced mechanical strength;
Full range of compatible color masterbatches;
Tested to German automotive LV112 class F; and
Meets automotive FLUR specifications.
For more information about AGC FluoroCompounds Group, visit www.fluorocompounds.com, which details Fluon products, compounding capabilities, testing and customer support services.
About IWCS 2015
The IWCS International Cable & Connectivity Symposium is the premier venue for new technologies in wire, cable and connectivity products, processes and applications. The 2015 show takes place October 5-8 in Atlanta. The program includes more than 130 papers and presentations in 18 sessions; professional development courses; executive track speakers; and networking opportunities. The Suppliers’ Exhibition™ October 6-7 will reveal the latest products and services from the important suppliers to the industry, including special sessions featuring the introduction of new products. www.iwcs.org
About AGC Chemicals Americas Inc.
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Glass Company Ltd., a $13 billion multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronic displays and chemical products. The company was formed in 2004 through the merging of sister companies Asahi Glass Fluoropolymers USA and AGA Chemicals. Headquartered in Exton, Pa., AGC Chemicals Americas maintains manufacturing operations in nearby Thorndale, Pa., and warehouses located throughout North America. www.agcchem.com.
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