PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., June 22, 2010: Two new Apex PVC compounds from Teknor Apex Company withstand harsh conditions in wind turbine and other outdoor control and power cable applications, the companys Vinyl Division announced today.
Apex 70001 and 70002 jacketing compounds exhibit low brittle points of -46 and -56 deg. C., respectively, pass stringent tests for oil resistance, and meet appropriate UL and CSA standards for flame performance. Property details appear in the accompanying table. The low-temperature flexibility of Apex 70001 and 70002 compounds provide the cold-bend and low temperature impact performance required in wind turbine nacelle applications in extremely cold environments, said Mike Patel, wire and cable industry manager. Their durability under extremely harsh conditions enables cable manufacturers to supply the growing market for alternate energy sources like wind pow.
