ETFE Resin For Wire Cable

ETFE Granule

ETFE granule颗粒
ETFE granule颗粒

ETFE Resin For Wire Cable

ETFE resin possesses unique hardness and abrasion resistance over a fairly wide operating temperature range. It can be melt-processed, the products made from ETFE resin exhibit outstanding toughness and excellent chemical, thermal, and electrical properties. Wires and cables are one of the largest application markets for ETFE resin, primarily used as insulation for control, signal, and communication lines.

Characteristics about ETFE resin for wire cable

 

  • 01
    Temperature range -200 to +150°C
  • 02
    Extremely low coefficient of friction
  • 03
    Excellent wear resistance
  • 04
    High hardness, high tensile strength
  • 05
    Chemical stability
  • 06
    Weather resistance

 

When to specify ETFE resin for wire cable ?

 

ETFE resin is suitable for applications with high environmental requirements, such as the insulation of various cables and communication lines in transportation, aviation, chemical and nuclear plants, oil wells, and underground. ETFE's inherent lubricity helps cables navigate complex and winding paths, while its abrasion resistance ensures insulation integrity. Its resistance to burn-through under hot soldering iron and mechanical puncture are also the needed characteristics for cables.

ETFE UF-3 Technical index

ITEM UNIT VALUE TEST STANDARD
Physical
Properties
Appearance   Translucent particle  
Melting Index (MFR) g/10min 20-29 ASTM D1238
Specific gravity g/cm³ 1.72-1.76 ASTM D792
Melting Point 250-270  
Glass transition temperature 80  
Linear thermal expansion coefficient 10-5/K 11-14 ASTM D696
Heat distortion temperature (181N) 63 ASTM D7207
Thermal conductivity W/(m・K) 0.17 ASTM C177
Flammability   V-0 UL94V
Mechanical
Properties
Tensile strength Mpa 45 ASTM D638
Elongation % 380 ASTM D638
Flexural strength Mpa 23 ASTM D790
Flexural modulus Mpa 850 ASTM D790
Compression modulus Mpa 700 ASTM D695
Electrical
Properties
Dielectric constant   2.5 ASTM D150 103Hz
2.5 ASTM D150 106Hz
Dielectric loss tangent   0.0007 ASTM D150 103Hz
0.008 ASTM D150  106 Hz

Application

 

Good melting fluidity, used to produce wire and cables, membrane structures,as well as injection moulding parts with complex structure.

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