PIN FR polyamide for 3D-printing

PIN FR polyamide for 3D-printing

CRP Technology, an Italy-based leader in SLS (selective laser sintering) 3D printing since 1996, has launched the world’s first UL94-V0 (2 and 3 mm), carbon fibre reinforced 3D printing material. Windform FR1, part of the company’s TOP-LINE composite family, has also...
First HDPE cable compound without ADCA

First HDPE cable compound without ADCA

Borealis has launched the world’s first chemically-foamed HDPE cable compound without use of ADCA (azodicarbonamide), a substance which is classified as SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) and has recently been recommended for inclusion in the REACH Annex XIV...
PIN FR cable for e-vehicle powertrains

PIN FR cable for e-vehicle powertrains

Padanaplast, a leader in cross-linked polyolefins (XLPO) since 1971, and part of the Finproject Group in Italy, has launched a new ultra-flexible halogen-free flame retardant T4 cable, specifically adapted for electric vehicle powertrains. The Cogegum® GFR 1709-27....
PIN FR for natural fibre reinforced plastics

PIN FR for natural fibre reinforced plastics

pinfa member, Budenheim, has launched a PIN flame retardant specifically developed for natural fibre reinforced plastics, such as WPC (wood plastic compounds). The ammonium polyphosphate based product is coated to improve polymer compatibility, processing and...
First 2-hour fire resistant phenolic cable conduit

First 2-hour fire resistant phenolic cable conduit

Radix, a leading producer of high-performance cables, has launched Champion Flame Shield XW, a phenolic fire alarm cable (FPLR Fire Power Limited Riser) conduit which offers 2-hour fire resistance, as required by UL2196, for its DuraLife circuit integrity cable...