New PVC Compounds For Wind Turbine And Other Outdoor Uses Provide Low-Temperature Flexibility And Oil Resistance

Pawtucket, RI - Two new Apex PVC compounds from Teknor Apex Company withstand harsh conditions in wind turbine and other outdoor control and power cable applications, the company's Vinyl Division announced recently.

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 power."

The VINYL DIVISION of Teknor Apex Company is a leading manufacturer of compounds based on PVC, including Apex flexible vinyl, Flexalloy vinyl elastomers, and Fireguard low-flame, low-smoke compounds for wire and cable. Headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S.A., the Division is an international supplier to the appliance, automotive, construction, medical device, wire and cable, and other industries. Parent company Teknor Apex operates manufacturing facilities around the world and sells in 90 countries. Six of the eight Teknor Apex business units focus on plastics compounding, including bioplastics; color concentrates; nylon, PET, and other engineering thermoplastics; thermoplastic elastomers; toll and specialty compounds; and vinyl. Visit www.teknorapex.com.

SOURCE: Teknor Apex Company