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PRODUCT NEWS
Teknor introduces four new PVC Coperion and Coperion K-Tron
jacket compounds present new feeding technology
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Power-Limited Circuit Cables and Power and Control Tray the material intake capacity in the processing of feed
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(electrical power and control tray cables with optional twin screw side feeder enables the reliable side feeding
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cables); meet the CSA FT-4 burn tests with appropriate glass fibers into the
cores; and have a maximum continuous operating process section of the
temperature of 105 °C. The compounds are with Shore A twin screw extruder.
durometers given as 15-second Hardness Stand readings. The ZS-B features a
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and, with a brittle point of -16 °C, is suited for indoor use. of the extruder
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rated jackets over crosslinked polyethylene. It is capable of zones. It requires very
Oil I and II ratings and is designed to pass -25 °C cold impact littlespace due to its
and -40 °C cold bend tests. compact design. The side feeder is equipped with the
:KLOH $SH[ 3 LV patented FET Feed Enhancement Technology developed
an 82 Shore A blend of by Coperion, which applies a vacuum to the feed
PVC and thermoplastic zone by means of a porous, gas-permeable wall. The
SRO\XUHWKDQH 738 resulting gas extraction increases the material intake
formulated for use in capacity in the processing of feed limited products by
appliance wiring and tray up to three times. Throughput rates will considerably
cables over polyethylene LQFUHDVH DQG WKH XVH RI ÀQHU QRQ FRPSDFWHG ÀOOHUV
cores. is possible.
7KH PRVW ÁDPH UHWDUGDQW Coperion K-Tron has also introduced the electronic
RI D VHULHV RI 39& 738 pressure compensation system (EPC) for their high-
blends, it has an oxygen accuracy loss-in-weight feeders. The main advantages
index of 35% and a brittle of the new system include improved accuracy and
point of -49 °C. The reliability as well as lower initial cost and easier
)OH[DOOR\ LV D installation compared to traditional mechanical
67 Shore A PVC elastomer pressure compensation systems. Coperion K-Tron
developed as a spatter-, presents a clever but simple electronic solution
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material for welding cable. feeder hoppers and outlets. The modular design
,W PHHWV WKH 8/ VWDQGDUG IRU ÁH[LEOH FDEOH DQG LV IRU XVH incorporates pressure sensors and electronics tailored
over PVC or crosslinked polyethylene cores. The low-gloss to interact smoothly with Coperion K-Tron’s KCM feeder
compound has a -38 °C brittle point and a 34% oxygen index. control system.
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