Trends in polyethylene materials for wire and cable

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This paper highlights recent significant developments in the evolution of polyethylene as a wire and cable insulation and jacketing material. Polyethylene product redesign has reached 100% every six years beginning in 1960. Electrical and physical properties for LLDPE, XLPE, Tree retardant thermoplastic polyethylene, Flame retardant material, and Free stripping insulation shielding are charted.

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This paper highlights recent significant developments in the evolution of polyethylene as a wire and cable insulation and jacketing material. Polyethylene product redesign has reached 100% every six years beginning in 1960. Electrical and physical properties for LLDPE, XLPE, Tree retardant thermoplastic polyethylene, Flame retardant material, and Free stripping insulation shielding are charted.

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Author(s)

Fisher, E.J.Union Carbide Polyolefins Div., Bell Telephone Labs Inc., Union Carbide Corp., Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal International16(8): 50-54, 57-59 1983, Paper presented at WAI 52nd Annual Convention, Pittsburgh, PA USA

Year

1983