Extrusion International USA 1-2020

21 Extrusion International 1/2020 At Wire 2020, Teknor Apex Company will feature a full range of compounds for the emerging 5G wireless infra- structure (Hall 9, Stand E-6-01). The company has developed Apex ® PVC, Flexalloy ® PVC elastomer, and Halguard ® halogen-free low-smoke compounds for every component in the complex antenna cables required for the new infrastructure. “With the advent of 5G, the wireless antenna market is evolving away from large coaxial cables and toward com- posite constructions incorporating con- trol and fiber optic cables,” said David Braun, wire and cable industry man- ager for the Vinyl Division. “These new constructions meet the needs of wire- less telecom carriers, who are seeking to add new spectrum bands while low- ering operating costs.” Compounds are available from Teknor Apex for these 5G antenna cable appli- cations: • Buffers for high-speed data fibers at the core of the cable; • Jackets for the multi-fiber core; • Jackets for the bundles of 600-volt control cable surrounding the core; and • Sheathing for the entire construction. David Braun noted that the suite of compounds offered by Teknor Apex for these applications include variations that meet different specifications from each wireless carrier: “We offer special- ty formulations for oil-resistance, UV- resistance, low- and high-temperature environments, and wet- and dry-rated insulations. Many Halguard non-ha- logenated low-smoke alternatives to PVC are available, including a stress crack-resistant compound for jacketing over corrugated metal armor.” Teknor Apex. www.teknorapex.com Quality in its perfect form. Since 45 years , we have been developing future-oriented measuring and control devices for quality assurance of hoses, tubes and pipes, such as the X-RAY 6000 PRO . An innovative solution with X-ray technology that precisely measures all product parameters, increases product quality and saves costs. Stay ahead with: – High quality products by continuous measurement of wall thickness, concentricity, inner and outer diameter and ovality of up to 3 different material layers – Automatic control under consideration of minimum values in combination with powerful processor systems – Repeatable processes your customers can rely on www.sikora.net/xray6000 Visit us at wire/Tube 2020 March 30 - April 3 Düsseldorf, Germany wire : 9A41 + Tube : 6G04 Halogen-Free Compounds Help Meet Carriers’ Demand for Control / Fiber Optic Cable Constructions Wire 2020: Hall 9, Stand E-6-01 5G Cell Tower