Radiation technology in the wire and cable industry

Up to 1980 the cable industry has used halogen-containing compounds on a large scale which have excellent properties, but are hazardous if fire breaks out. Hence halogen-free compounds have an increasing share in today's market. Halogen-free polymer developments have shown difficulties optimizing interdependent properties such as cross-linking, to meet the German standards and ease of extrusion. Cross-linking by radiation, e.g. electron beam, allows changing of specific properties to meet special requirements. 1 tab