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(LyondellBasell) -- With
increasing demand for power cables that reduce voltage loss and communication
cables that improve data transfer, LyondellBasell is introducing several new low and high
density polyethylene grades that outperform industry standards
used in cable applications.
The new Petrothene KR52828E grade is a multimodal high density polyethylene
(HDPE) used in medium voltage jacketing for outdoor
power cables.
“Customer trials show that Petrothene KR52828E provides superior
processability versus standard HDPE materials, which is of key importance when
applying jacketing to cables. In addition, HDPE resins have demonstrated
improved physical properties in numerous long term outdoor applications,
including pressure pipe and Wire & Cable,” said Hans Videler, wire &
cable business manager for LyondellBasell.
LyondellBasell is also introducing new Lupolen GX 4087 - a low
density polyethylene (LDPE) resin for use in medium voltage cables that
distribute electrical power from generating plants and substations to
transformers. The grade GX 4087 provides excellent insulation performance when
compared with other competitive LDPE grades.
LyondellBasell’s wire and cable PE grades are produced in North America
and Europe, and are available globally through its sales network.
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