Innovative Polymer Solutions for Wire & Cable

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1 Innovative Polymer Solutions for Wire & Cable A Bit More Amazing Engineered Polymers

2 Industrial Engineered Polymers is more than a leading engineered polymer solutions supplier and manufacturer; it s a proven and trusted partner to its customers. With 50+ years of experience and a worldwide network that includes formulation design, manufacturing, R&D, applications/ technical service labs, sales professionals and cutting-edge technologies, helps make its customers products a bit more amazing. Most of the wire & cable industry know us as a trusted supplier of engineered polymer solutions. However, others are quick to take advantage of s willingness to work closely with our customers, solve long-standing challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. Customers find value in our 80-year history of innovation, broad product line, chemical expertise and strong focus on R&D and cutting-edge technology. Our extensive polymer portfolio includes resins that can be bio-based*, recyclable**, light-stable, flame-retardant, chemically resistant, along with other features almost too numerous to mention. The scope of our influence crosses many industries, with applications in the industrial, automotive, electronics and sports and recreation industries. Manufacturers worldwide turn to as a single, convenient and reliable source for polymer solutions to the toughest application challenges. More Amazing What you do with wire & cable is quite impressive. And what we do at Engineered Polymers is help you differentiate your products, add value to them, even make them a bit more amazing. Engineered Polymers More Selection with Estane Engineered Polymers Estane Engineered Polymers are highly versatile thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) that have been expertly formulated to help your products push the boundaries. A bit tougher. A bit more flexible. A bit more resilient. No matter what the application, we have a solution to meet your needs.

3 ESTANE TPU Estane TPU helps bridge the gap between flexible rubber and rigid plastics. Because of their excellent mechanical and physical properties, Estane TPUs are widely used in wire & cable jacketing. And they offer a variety of benefits that extend the durability and service life of valuable cable systems. Choose from among various physical property combinations that ll help you satisfy numerous uses. Available in hardnesses from 60A to 85D, all Estane TPUs achieve UL-94 HB. ESTANE FLAME-RETARDANT TPUS This series consists of flame-retardant TPU compounds based on halogenated and non-halogenated technologies. Ideal for wire & cable jacketing. Designed for applications that demand lower flame spread, lower smoke generation and higher LOI yet still require the typical non-fr mechanical properties of toughness, abrasion resistance and weather resistance. Products range from UL-94 V-2 to V-0 flame ratings, with most achieving V-0. LOIs to 38. ESTALOC REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE (RETPU) This is a fiberglass RETPU based on high-performance Estane TPU technology. Ideal for the product designer who seeks a tough, abrasionresistant thermoplastic that withstands demanding environments for electrical connectors and enclosures. Provides durability, aesthetics, increased stiffness and dimensional stability over a broad temperature performance range in even the most abusive applications. Choose from among eight distinct products ranging in hardness from 58D to 64D. STAT-RITE POLYMER ALLOYS Ideal for test and design engineers requiring permanent static dissipation without compromising cleanliness. Stat-Rite Polymer Alloys blend a proprietary, inherently dissipative polymer with a variety of base polymers, effectively replacing older technologies such as conductive fillers and chemical anti-stats. Enjoy stability through an inherent static-dissipative network that remains intact through thermoforming, injection molding or extruding while maintaining the physical properties of the base polymer.

4 More Armour It s tough out there. A jacketing material must serve as armour to protect the cable system from various elements including environmental damage, physical abuse and chemical, biological and hydrolytic attacks. At, numerous physical property combinations are possible and we ll adapt our products to our customers specific uses so their wire & cable systems can be the best they can be. Estane Engineered Polymers help extend the lives of your products through: EXCELLENT ABRASION AND CUT-THROUGH RESISTANCE Always a problem in the mining and other aggressive industries. Estane Engineered Polymers help prolong product life and reduce maintenance needs. HIGH FLEX LIFE In robotics and almost anywhere there s repetitive motion, Estane Engineered Polymers make jacketing last longer, require less maintenance and ensure processing lines keep processing. Chemical Resistance LOW-TEMPERATURE FLEXIBILITY When the temperature drops, your productivity won t suffer because of cable jackets that crack, become brittle and lose their ability to flex. FLAME RETARDANCY Flame-retardant cables resist spreading a fire into new areas, adding a higher measure of safety. High LOI. UL-94 V-0. LOW SMOKE, LOW TOXICITY (LSLT) Should a fire erupt in a building, vehicle or other confined area, LSLT formulations will not produce high levels of smoke or toxic byproducts. EXCELLENT CHEMICAL RESISTANCE The tougher the jacket is, the longer the cable or wire will last. That leads to fewer replacements and lower costs. 120 Oil Aging of Estane Zero Halogen Flame-Retardant TPU 100% Oil Aging of Estane TPU % Retention Tensile Strength % 80% 80 70% 60 60% 50% 40 40% 30% 20 0 Original IRM C (7 days) IRM C (18 h) 20% 10% 0% Estane TPU SBC destroyed SBC TPV COPE COPA Tensile Retension Elongation Retention ASTM Oil #1 ASTM Oil #3 Engineered Polymers

5 Physical Attributes WEATHERING RESISTANCE TO UV AND HARSH ENVIRONMENTS Know that your wires & cables are always fighting the elements when the jacketing is fortified with Estane Engineered Polymers. Apparent Rigidity Modulus, MPa Excellent Low-Temperature Flexibility ASTM D1053 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property Stiffening at Low Temperatures: Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics Less Stiffening of Estane TPU ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROPERTIES A critical property when reliability, value and safety matter in dissipating electrostatic charge. Offering a surface resistance greater than 1 x 10 4 Ω and less than 1 x Ω (per ESD Association Advisory S11.1) MATTE TO GLOSS FINISH When appearance counts, know that you have choices with Estane Engineered Polymers. ANTIMICROBIAL* Store your wire/cable right in the field without worrying about fungal or microbial growth. Taber Abrasion (weight loss, mg) Estane TPU Nylon 11 HDPE Polytetrafluorethylene Superior Abrasion Resistance Nylon 6,6 lb./in. 0 LDPE Rigid PVC 23 C -20 C -40 C Estane TPU HFFR (avg) PVC (avg) Natural Rubber SBR Flexibe PVC Butyl Rubber Tear Strength ASTM D-624, Die C SEBS ABS TPV Neoprene Estane TPU COPA COPE Polystyrene A 80A 90A 50D 55D 70D Hardness *Via MIL-STD-810F method fungus

6 More Market Coverage What kinds of wire & cable do you work with? probably makes a polymer that can enhance their performance, increase their value and give you a definite edge. Let our experienced teams help you select, process and integrate the precise engineered polymer needed for your end-uses. Here are some of the markets and products that we impact: COMMUNICATION Estane Engineered Polymers insulate and protects all wires inside and out, above ground and below for all of your customers everyday and critical wiring needs in the areas of security, data, communications and signals. ENERGY Creating higher performance wires used for wind power, solar panels, hydroelectric installations, power plants, offshore, geophysical and other energy installations requiring resistance to harsh environments and flame retardancy. INDUSTRIAL Estane Engineered Polymers are specified around the world by companies that create wire & cable for equipment, machinery, process lines, robotics and almost anything used in the manufacture of products and components. MILITARY In most every phase of its operations, the military trusts wire & cable enhanced, in part, by Estane Engineered Polymers. That includes MIL-SPEC hookup wire, lead wire, multiconductor cables, cords, flat cable, molded cable, assemblies and more for vehicles, aircraft, boats and many types of equipment. Engineered Polymers OIL & GAS Estane Engineered Polymers impart a new level of toughness for wiring used onshore and offshore applications subject to extremely harsh conditions, extreme temperatures, considerable winding and handling and more. TRANSPORTATION Estane Engineered Polymers combine processing- and end-use versatility, making them ideal for use throughout in today s vast and demanding transportation market. Our polymer solutions are used in almost every kind of wire & cable in automotive, passenger cars, trucks, trains, subways, shipboard and planes. MINING Estane Engineered Polymers low-smoke, low-toxicity (LSLT) and chemical-resistant formulations provide added safety to those who work underground or surface mining.

7 A Bit More Amazing What our customers do every day is exciting. And what we do is help perfect whatever they do whether it s overcoming challenges, taking advantage of opportunities or bringing strong, often-amazing products and services to market. We work alongside companies, providing spirited teamwork, chemical expertise, unique resources, an efficient network and much more. is, in fact, built to be a catalyst to your success. Our engineered polymers and the people who develop them allow OEMs and processors to go beyond. To do more. To expect more. How far away is amazing? It s much closer when you have a partner such as.

8 Engineered Polymers Global Headquarters North America Headquarters Advanced Materials, Inc Brecksville Road Cleveland, Ohio USA Phone: ext Europe Advanced Materials, Inc. Europe B.V.B.A. Chaussée de Wavre Brussels, Belgium Phone: Asia Specialty Chemicals 10F Park Center International 1088 Fangdian Road Shanghai PRC Phone: For more information, visit us at The information contained herein is believed to be reliable, but no representations, guarantees or warranties of any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for particular applications or the results to be obtained. The information is based on laboratory work with small-scale equipment and does not necessarily indicate end product performance. Because of the variation and methods, conditions and equipment used commercially in processing these materials, no warranties or guarantees are made as to the suitability of the products for the applications disclosed. Full-scale testing and end product performance are the responsibility of the user. Advanced Materials, Inc., shall not be liable for and the customer assumes all risk and liability of any use or handling of the material beyond Advanced Materials, Inc. s direct control. The SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Nothing contained herein is to be considered as permission, recommendation, nor as an inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner The Corporation. All rights reserved. All marks are the property of The Corporation